The Founder Beat

The Founder Beat

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The Founder Beat episodes

  • Michael Muldrow, York City Police Commissioner

    We chatted with Michael Muldrow, Commissioner of the York City Police Department, in the latest episode of The Our York Media Podcast. We learned about his career before joining the department, some of the many initiatives has has (and hopes) to get started, and why he's so into emojis.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Rich Randall, Business Consultant

    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Rich Randall of New Level Advisors. They cover networking in the time of COVID, what it means to bring value to someone else, and why the businesses that make it through the pandemic will be those who dream big.

    38 min
  • Event queen JJ Sheffer

    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with JJ Sheffer. They talk about opportunities that open up with virtual events; shifting her energy to advocating for independent music venues; still figuring out how to work from home; what to expect of events scheduled for next year; and a lot more.

    Here are some of the things JJ's involved with in and around York:

    • Kable House Presents

    • York Story Slam
    • York: Crafted
    • One to One
    • SkillSwap

    Thanks a lot for listening. Visit OurYorkMedia.com for more positive stories and podcast about the people doing great things in York, Pennsylvania. 

    43 min
  • Kevin Forry, York Young Professionals president
    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Kevin Forry, the president of York Young Professionals. They talk about building friendships within YYP, the effect the organization has on the York community, and helping others say "yes" to opportunities. 
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    • Special thanks to PeoplesBank for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about what they can do for you here: https://www.peoplesbanknet.com/
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Meagan Given. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/
    17 min
  • Chef Brando Diaz
    • In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Brando Manuel Jaimes-Diaz, a York chef obsessed with infusing local products into Mexican cooking. They talk about how why his girlfriend spitting out a taco he made her ended up being a good thing, how Taste Taste turned around his culinary career, and his vision for his ideal restaurant in York.
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Alyssa Rohrbaugh. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/
    31 min
  • Angie Garrison, local advocate for Puerto Rico and its people
    • In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Angie Garrison, a local advocate for Puerto Rico and its people. They talk about how what she does is different from traditional charity, how her trips to the island have evolved over time, and her passion for Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans, and humanity in general.
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Katie Hartman. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/
    18 min
  • Dr. Monea Majeed with YWCA York
    • In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Dr. Monea Majeed, Racial Justice Coordinator at YWCA York. They talk about yoga as a megaphone for peace, why talking about racism is like talking about puberty with your parents, and her hope for York's future and how she can impact it.
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Mary Yeaple. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/
    20 min
  • Susan McDaniel, Chief Instigator at Venture
    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Susan McDaniel, Chief Instigator at Venture in York's Royal Square District. They talk about the evolution of the art scene in York since she moved here 25 years ago, enhancing the neighborhood of artists in the community, and where she finds her inspiration. 
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    • Special thanks to The Parliament Arts Organization for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about what they do here: https://www.parliamentyork.org/
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Jarrett Kinard. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/
    21 min
  • Eric Himes, York Foodie
    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Eric Himes, a local foodie who considers food a language of love. They’ll talk about Eric’s view of food as a gateway to connect people, why you might find him carrying chocolate in his pocket, and how he sees the future of dining in York.
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    • This week's White Rose Award recipient: Angie Nugent. Do you know someone who deserves some recognition? Nominate him or her today: https://ouryorkmedia.com/white-rose-award-nomination/

    Thanks for listening!
    16 min
  • Dominic DelliCarpini of York College
    In this episode of The Our York Media Podcast, Rebecca Hanlon chats with Dominic DelliCarpini of York College. They talked about what brought Dominic to York County, "action research" vs. academic research, and why it's so important to work with community partners as the College becomes more involved with the city.

    Special thanks to Glatfelter Insurance Group for sponsoring this episode.
    22 min

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Sharing stories of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs throughout south-central Pennsylvania. (The Founder Beat is a production of Our York Media)