The Community Cast

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Diane Lebson, CEO & Co-Founder of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions. Diane discusses the significance of relationship-building in fundraising, guiding clients in philanthropy, and engaging the next generation. She also offers valuable advice on finding the right board to join and ensuring you do so for the right reasons. Additionally, Diane shares insights from her book, "For a Good Cause," which is a practical guide to giving joyfully.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Sara Belletete, VP of Branch Development and 4th generation family member of Belletetes, Inc. She discusses the company's history, their community initiatives, and the importance of family values in their operations. Sara also talks about paving the way for women in a male-dominated industry, the unique challenges she has encountered, and the importance of succession planning. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and giving back to the community.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Julie Spugnardi, Co-Owner of Bootstrap Marketing. Julie shares her journey from growing up in Lewiston to launching a business during the pandemic. They talk about navigating work-life balance, building a resilient business, and the power of community. Julie also offers advice on staying curious, embracing change, and finding success by helping others.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Ben Davis, Co-Founder of OpBox. Ben shares his journey from sailor to entrepreneur, overcoming early production challenges, the development of the eco-friendly EDURA Building System and discusses OpBox's community impact through local partnerships and sustainable design solutions.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Matt McGrath, President and CEO of Systems Engineering. Matt shares his journey from teaching to tech leadership, what it means to prioritize client relationships and how Systems Engineering helps businesses create a culture of security to mitigate human errors and evolving threats.

In this episode Carissa Chipman interviews Dottie Reed of Camp Pemigewassett. They discuss the "Cans from Campers" initiative, a food drive designed to combat summertime food insecurity. Dottie shares the origins, impact, and national recognition of the program, encouraging other camps to participate. For more info, visit cansfromcampers.com.

In this episode, Carissa Chipman chats with Jamie Racine, founder and executive director of The Integrated Life. They discuss TIL's commitment to diverse mental health needs, including outreach services and a domestic violence workshop. Jamie highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for better client outcomes and shares her pride in her staff's professional growth, teamwork, and their creative ideas to improve the agency and client services.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Phil Coupe, co-founder of Revision Energy. Phil shares his journey from journalism to launching Revision Energy, emphasizing aligning career and values. He discusses the affordability and benefits of solar energy. Phil also talks about Revision Energy's community initiatives under their Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) program.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Linda Varrell, Founder and President of Broadreach Public Relations LLC. Discover Linda's journey from banking to PR and learn how Broadreach focuses on building, protecting, and preserving clients' reputational capital. They discuss effective crisis management strategies, their commitment to giving back and the benefits of implementing an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

In this episode, Carissa Chipman chats with Bruce King, Executive Director of Maine Boys to Men. Bruce shares his inspiring journey from incarceration to working in youth development and becoming Executive Director. He discusses the importance of developing empathetic boys and men and highlights how Maine Boys to Men collaborates with schools to foster supportive environments for youth.