STRIVECast

On a VERY exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Maine Mariners' goaltender, Tom McCollum! Tom tells the guys all about what life is like as an ECHL player, and about why he feels it's important to give back to the community. This year, Tom selected STRIVE to be the beneficiary of the "Goalie's Who Give" Program – and in doing so donated four season tickets to STRIVE, with the opportunity for STRIVE members and their families to meet Tom and the whole team at each home game! Thanks so much to Tom for joining us. Later in the episode, stick around for the funniest #SusiesQs yet, where she gives us some great Christmas-themed jokes! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Senior Program Manager at Maine Adaptive! Brandon talks all about the FREE and incredible, accessible recreational services the Maine Adaptive offers to Mainers all across the state. Thanks so much to Brandon for joining us! Stick around for another great #AskNoel question, this time with a holiday-themed question! Thanks so much for listening as always, and happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Cheryl Sessions, the brand new Executive Director of the Portland Housing Authority! Cheryl tells us all about her new role and the incredibly important role the PHA has in our community. Thank you for joining us, Cheryl! Later in the episode, stick around for a familiar voice calling into #AskNoel...and on #SusiesQs, the gang tries playing Family Feud! You won't want to miss this exciting episode. Happy #GivingTuesday AND #PodcastTuesday from us to you!

Today's episode of the #STRIVECast is our Thanksgiving Spectacular! Jeff, Noel, Pete and Olivia sit down as a podcast family and celebrate the season of gratitude together. They play some fun thanksgiving games, talk about what they're grateful for and more! From our podcast family to yours, we hope you have a great holiday! Thanks so much for listening to our show. We are thankful for YOU, our listeners!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Patsy Murphy! Patsy tell us all about live at the ARLGP, her vision for the organization's future, and how to get involved and adopt a pet for yourself! STRIVE and the ARLGP have had a close relationship over the years – many STRIVE clients have gone over to read to and socialize with the new cats at the shelter. Thank you so much to Patsy for joining us! Stick around for another awesome #AskNoel segment, as well as another round of #SusiesQs and #YackingWithYou! Thanks for tuning in and #HappyListening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Caleb, a STRIVE U alumni who now owns his own photography business called Good Eye Photography! Caleb talks all about what it's like to run his business and the places around Portland that inspire his photos. Thanks for joining us, Caleb! Later in the episode, we get another voicemail on the #AskNoel hotline asking for some relationship advice! Don't miss out on another exciting episode. Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel interview STRIVE's Home Support Program Coordinator, Kate McGovern! Kate explains all about what Home Supports can do for folks, as well as tells us some of her favorite parts of working here at PSL/STRIVE! Thanks so much to Kate for joining us. Later in the episode, Noel gets another voicemail on the Ask Noel hotline, and we play another round of Susie's Q's! Don't miss another great episode of our show! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Ralph Twombly, owner of Priority Learning! Priority Learning is an organizational development company right here in South Portland that helps develop leaders in organizations in Maine and beyond. Ralph and the Priority Learning team are a big part of the STRIVE family, and we had so much fun having him on the show. Thanks for joining us Ralph! Tune in to hear all about Ralph and his incredible organization, his upcoming book "The Leader Maker," as well as... a BRAND NEW SEGMENT! On today's episode, Susie gets her very first segment called "Susie's Q's!" We also get our very first voicemail on the ASK NOEL HOTLINE! This is not an episode to be missed! Have a guest idea, or want to ask Noel a question? Send us an email at [email protected], or call our hotline at 207-774-6278 ext 352. Happy Listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview the Secretary of the State of Maine, Matthew Dunlap! They chat all about life in public service and learn what it's like to be in the Secretary's shoes. Thank you so much to Secretary Dunlap for joining us. Later in the episode, we have some tough questions in the "Ask Noel" question, and Jeff teaches us more about Wildlife during "Jeff Time." Tune in! #PodcastTuesday #HappyListening

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Steve Greenlee, the managing editor of the Portland Press Herald! Steve and the guys chat all about life in the news, the future of the Press Herald and more. Thank you so much to Steve for taking time out of this busy news cycle to sit down and chat with us! Later in the episode we have our "Ask Noel" segment, and we debut a new segment for Jeff – "Jeff Time!" If you'd like to ask a question on our Ask Noel hotline, please call 207-774-6278 ext 352 and leave Noel a message! We might choose your question and play it on the air! Thanks for listening, and happy #PodcastTuesday!