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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we’re sitting down with Maya Centrella, Delaware realtor, content creator, and the woman behind the viral wrap videos that are now becoming a real restaurant.

Maya shares how social media became a major part of her life and business, from posting food and restaurant content on TikTok to accidentally going viral while cutting wraps a little too close to her fingers.

We get into how those videos turned into Wrapped, her upcoming wrap concept on Main Street in Newark, along with a frozen yogurt concept called Spooned. Maya talks about pitching the idea to an experienced local hospitality group, why she knew she didn’t want to build a restaurant alone, and what it’s like watching an idea from social media turn into an actual business.

We also dive into Maya’s first year in real estate, growing up with a realtor mom and a dad in the mortgage industry, building a business through social media, being a young agent, working with other Delaware realtors, and why relationships and reputation matter so much in this industry.

If you’re interested in Delaware real estate, social media, entrepreneurship, local restaurants, or what it actually looks like to turn an online audience into a real-world business, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• How Maya got started creating content on TikTok and Instagram.

• The wrap video that helped her content take off.

• Why her wrap videos became so popular.

• Turning viral food content into a real restaurant concept.

• The story behind Wrapped on Main Street in Newark.

• Partnering with an experienced hospitality group instead of opening a restaurant alone.

• The idea behind Spooned and bringing frozen yogurt back to Main Street.

• Growing up with real estate and mortgage professionals in the family.

• Maya’s first year working as a Delaware realtor.

• What surprised her most about the real estate industry.

• Building a real estate business through social media.

• Why social media helps attract clients who already connect with your personality.

• The importance of communication between real estate agents.

• Why new agents need strong mentors and resources.

• Community over competition in Delaware real estate.

• Balancing real estate, content creation, and a new restaurant business.

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we’re sitting down with Ali Winters, owner of Innovation Events & Rentals.

Ali is an event designer and planner who helps bring weddings, parties, corporate events, and celebrations to life without leaving her clients overwhelmed by every little decision. In this episode, we talk about how planning her own wedding sparked a completely new career after 20 years in the hair industry and why she fell in love with creating experiences for other people.

We also get into what really goes into planning an event behind the scenes, why hiring help can actually save you time, stress, and money, and the hundreds of small decisions most people don’t think about until they’re already deep into planning.

Ali also shares her approach to weddings, day-of coordination, rentals, balloons, vendor relationships, DIY projects, and why she believes the people hosting an event should actually get to enjoy it.

If you’re planning a wedding, birthday, graduation party, corporate event, or any celebration where you’d rather be present than spend the entire day managing details, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• How Ali went from doing hair for 20 years to event planning.

• How planning her own wedding inspired Innovation Events & Rentals.

• Why planning an event involves hundreds of decisions most people never think about.

• The difference between event design, planning, rentals, and day-of coordination.

• Why the host should actually be able to enjoy their own event.

• How a professional planner can help save time, stress, and unnecessary expenses.

• Why trusted vendor relationships matter when planning an event.

• What you should DIY and what may be better left to a professional.

• Creating weddings that actually reflect the couple instead of following outdated traditions.

• Planning intimate weddings, birthdays, corporate events, brand activations, and private parties.

• Ali’s goal of eventually opening her own event venue.

• Running a business while raising a family.

• Teaching your kids what it takes to build something of your own.

• Why work-life “balance” often looks more like deciding what matters most that day.

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we're keeping it casual and catching up as a team. Between summer soccer, back to school prep, big moves, and the everyday chaos of running businesses while raising kids, this episode is all about staying real and supporting each other through it.

We talk about how summer flew by, navigating shared custody and a cross-state move, and why community, especially the kind you build with people who get it, makes all the difference. Then we dive into some fan-favorite games, This or That and Would You Rather, covering everything from Old New Castle versus Delaware City, beach house versus farmhouse, and dream house versus dream neighborhood. We also get into the behind-the-scenes reality of real estate life, from showing fifteen houses in one day to the horror story of pulling the wrong set of keys out of your pocket.

We close things out with a round of Red Flag or Deal Breaker, breaking down what actually matters when you're house hunting, from cracks in a basement wall to knob and tube wiring to unpermitted additions.

If you love hearing the real, unfiltered side of running a business, raising a family, and buying or selling a home in Delaware, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• Catching up after a busy, chaotic summer
• Navigating shared custody, moves, and big life changes
• Why community and support systems matter
• Half-day kindergarten and juggling schedules as a business owner
• This or That: Old New Castle, beach towns, and dream homes
• Would You Rather: renovations vs. price cuts, showings vs. offers
• Behind-the-scenes real estate horror stories
• Showing 15 houses in one day
• Red Flag or Deal Breaker: cracks, knob and tube wiring, unpermitted additions
• Why working with good people matters more than price point
• Voice memos vs. texting clients

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we're joined by Kelsey Ward, founder of More Than Speech, a private speech-language pathology practice serving families across Delaware. In this episode, we talk about how Kelsey knew at just 11 years old that she wanted to work in communication and special needs support, why she left the school system to open her own bilingual practice, and what makes her family-centered approach to therapy so different.

We also get into how assistive technology has transformed the field, from bulky devices costing thousands of dollars to AAC apps now built into everyday iPads, and how that shift has opened up access for families in a way that wasn't possible even a decade ago. Kelsey shares some of the most meaningful moments from her career, why parents should always trust their gut and advocate for their kids, and how her partnership with Delaware Inclusive Fitness led to the creation of MOTIF, a nonprofit built to support the whole family, not just the child.

This is one of those episodes that goes beyond business and gets into something that truly matters for families across our state. If you're a parent, a caregiver, or someone who works with kids with developmental needs, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• How Kelsey knew at 11 she wanted to work in communication
• Why she left the school system to open her own practice
• What speech-language pathology actually covers, beyond articulation
• Building a bilingual practice for English and Spanish speaking families
• Why parents are welcomed into every therapy session
• Navigating insurance, referrals, and advocating for an evaluation
• How AAC and assistive technology have transformed the field
• Signs parents should watch for and when to trust their gut
• A powerful story about communication, connection, and love
• MOTIF, the nonprofit combining speech therapy and adaptive fitness
• Why community over competition drives Delaware's therapy providers
• Advice for parents considering an evaluation for their child

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we're still on location at The Sycamore Wine Bar in Old New Castle, sitting down with Amanda, editor of The Weekly newspaper, to talk local journalism, community, and the underground arts scene taking root in this historic town.

Amanda shares how The Weekly remains one of the few independently owned, print-first community newspapers left in the state after Delaware lost its last independent newspaper printer earlier this year. We get into why print still matters, from the permanence of local archives to keeping older generations and former residents connected to home, and how younger readers are gravitating back toward slower, more intentional media. Amanda also opens up about her winding path from photography school to marketing to landing at the paper, and how the New Castle community rallied around her family during a job loss and a home sale all at once.

We also dig into the Underground Arts Alliance, a new nonprofit Amanda co-founded to support local artists and musicians, and the Punk Rock Flea Market she helped bring to Old Town Hall, which drew nearly a thousand Instagram followers within 48 hours of launching. We talk about why Delaware's creative infrastructure, from DCAD to local music venues, has been disappearing, and why spaces like this matter more than ever for young artists.

If you love local journalism, supporting the arts, or hearing how a small town builds community from the ground up, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• Meet Amanda, editor of The Weekly newspaper
• Why print journalism still matters in a digital world
• Delaware losing its last independent newspaper printer
• The permanence and value of physical newspaper archives
• Amanda's path from photography to marketing to journalism
• How the New Castle community rallied around her family
• What it means to be a "villager" in a small town
• The Underground Arts Alliance and its mission
• The Punk Rock Flea Market at Old Town Hall
• The decline of Delaware's art schools and music venues
• Balancing social media with real, in-person community
• Carrying multitudes: being professional and being yourself

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we’re sitting down with Naomi Townsend, the creator behind Naomi Eats.

Naomi is a Delaware based food blogger who highlights restaurants, coffee shops, farms, bakeries, breweries, and hidden gems across Delaware and the surrounding areas. In this episode, we talk about how her love of food started, why she began sharing restaurant content online, and how food blogging has become more than just taking pictures of meals.

We also get into the importance of supporting small local businesses, why some of the best food spots are the places you might drive past without noticing, and how Delaware’s food scene is full of family owned restaurants, farmers markets, coffee shops, pizza spots, Puerto Rican food, barbecue, bagels, tapas, and so much more.

If you love finding new places to eat, supporting local businesses, or just talking about good food, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• How Naomi got started with food blogging.

• Growing up in a foodie family.

• Why food content helps people discover local restaurants.

• Hidden gems around Delaware.

• Supporting small businesses, farmers markets, and local farms.

• Ramsey’s Farm, local meats, fresh produce, and goat yoga.

• Rise and Grind in Elkton.

• Nick’s Pizza and the Delaware pizza scene.

• Dark Star Barbecue and Wilmington Brew Works.

• Ole Tapas and why small family owned restaurants matter.

• Puerto Rican food in Delaware.

• Carmen’s Kitchen, Merengue House, and My Sister’s Fault.

• Local bagels, breweries, coffee shops, and food bucket list ideas.

• Why Delaware’s food scene is really about community.

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Got it — here's the corrected version with "Old New Castle" throughout.

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Inside The Sycamore Wine Bar: Old New Castle's Hidden Speakeasy

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we're on location at The Sycamore Wine Bar in Old New Castle, sitting down with co-owner Tricia to talk wine, community, and what makes this hidden gem so special.

Tricia walks us through The Sycamore's unique speakeasy-style setup, tucked two flights down behind brick and stone in a building over 200 years old. We get into how their tap-card pour system works, why their wines are hand-selected from small, family-run vineyards across Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Israel, Greece, and Turkey, and what it's like meeting Gregory, the highest-level trained sommelier in the state of Delaware. We also talk about Wine Go, their monthly wine-themed bingo night, and why The Sycamore has become a go-to spot for date nights, proposals, and girls' nights out.

Beyond the wine, this episode is really about Old New Castle itself. Tricia shares her journey from running a preschool to becoming a serial entrepreneur, what it means to be part of such a tight-knit business community, and why fall is the best time to visit. We also get into local favorites like The Mercury, Jessup's, Azteca, and the Kalmar Nyckel, plus upcoming events at The Sycamore including live music, a touring improv show, and wine education nights.

If you love wine, hidden local gems, or hearing the story behind a small business built with heart, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• How The Sycamore Wine Bar got started
• The speakeasy-style setup and pour-card system
• Meeting Gregory, Delaware's top sommelier
• How wines are hand-selected from small family vineyards
• Wine Go, Old New Castle's monthly wine bingo night
• Why The Sycamore has no dress code and no pretension
• Proposals, engagements, and date nights at The Sycamore
• Tricia's background in early childhood education
• The tight-knit business community of Old New Castle
• Local favorites: The Mercury, Jessup's, Azteca, and more
• The Kalmar Nyckel and life on the Delaware River
• Upcoming events, live music, and wine tastings

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This week on That Delaware Podcast, we’re sitting down with the one and only Farmer Carl from Ramsey’s Farm.

Ramsey’s Farm has been part of Delaware since 1860, and Carl is the sixth generation to farm the same land. In this episode, he shares what it was like growing up on the farm, why he chose to come back, and how Ramsey’s has grown into one of the most loved local spots for families, events, berry picking, fall fun, goat yoga, farm to table dinners, and more.

We also talk about the reality of farming, the unpredictable weather, the work that goes into growing local produce, and why the experience of visiting the farm matters just as much as what you take home.

If you love Delaware, local farms, farmers markets, fresh strawberries, fall hayrides, or just hearing from people who genuinely love what they do, this is such a good episode.

In This Episode

• Farmer Carl’s connection to Ramsey’s Farm.

• What it means to be the sixth generation farming the same land.

• Why Carl chose farm life over a career off the farm.

• How Ramsey’s Farm became more than just a farm.

• Strawberry picking, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and future apple picking.

• Why local produce tastes so different from grocery store produce.

• The reality of farming through unpredictable Delaware weather.

• How the April freeze impacted local farms this year.

• Ramsey’s Farm events, including goat yoga, birthday parties, hayrides, bonfires, and fall activities.

• The return of Ramsey’s farm to table dinners.

• Why Ramsey’s Farm feels like a hidden slice of Delaware right off 202.

• The farm stand, local meat, jams, produce, and fresh farm products.

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The girls are back together for a catch-up episode, and there’s a lot to talk about.

From surviving “May-cember” and navigating kids’ sports schedules to juggling family life during the busiest time of year in real estate, this episode is an honest conversation about what life looks like behind the scenes.

They also dive into what they’re seeing in the Delaware real estate market right now, including multiple offers, inspections, seller concessions, buyer expectations, and why every house seems to have its own set of rules this spring.

If you’re a parent trying to do it all, a buyer or seller navigating today’s market, or just someone who enjoys real conversations about life in Delaware, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• What “May-cember” really feels like for busy parents

• The reality of balancing kids’ sports with work and family life

• Mom guilt, activities, and making the most of childhood

• Why some families are choosing sports while others are choosing different paths

• What the spring real estate market looks like right now

• Why today’s market feels more unpredictable than previous years

• Multiple offers, inspections, and seller concessions explained

• The importance of trusting your realtor’s advice

• Common mistakes buyers make when writing offers

• What agents are dealing with behind the scenes during transactions

• Why communication and professionalism matter in real estate

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In this episode of That Delaware Podcast, we sit down with the women behind Kimmel Carter’s popular She Squire social media pages to talk about personal injury law, motherhood, Delaware life, and what really happens behind the scenes after an accident.

Attorneys Emily Racis, Linda Malkin, Jen Donnelly, and Amanda Dobies share their journeys into law, how they found their home at Kimmel Carter, and why building a supportive workplace culture matters. We also dive into some of the biggest misconceptions people have about insurance, personal injury claims, lawsuits, and what attorneys actually do every day.

Along the way, we talk about social media, work-life balance, advocating for yourself, and why Delaware’s legal community is more connected than most people realize.

In this episode

• How the women of Kimmel Carter found their way into law
• What makes Kimmel Carter’s culture different from many law firms
• The story behind She Squire and their social media success
• Why personal injury law is about helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives
• Common misconceptions about lawsuits and personal injury claims
• What Delaware residents should know about their insurance coverage
• Why reading what you sign actually matters
• The similarities between law and real estate negotiations
• Balancing motherhood, careers, and professional growth
• The importance of advocating for yourself in life and business

If you’ve ever wondered how personal injury law really works, what attorneys wish more people knew, or how four Delaware attorneys built a supportive and successful legal team, this episode is for you.

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