David Conway & Nancy Carr from AARP Maryland join the show to talk about the new Healthy Working Families Act. Get all the details on a law that has already been benefiting you since February. We also cover what it is like to be part of the AARP. Volunteering, outreach, and fun with a purpose! Check…
Matthew Schrier is the author of The Dawn Prayer (Or How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison): A Memoir. It covers the seven months Matthew spent held hostage in Syria by Al Qaeda. It is a page-turner! Our interview covers the story of his capture, how his life gave him the skills he needed…
“Wayne Dorsey is the freakishly tall Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation.” – Wayne’s Bio This interview covers the background of the Safe Ride Foundation, the ways that they are combating drunk driving in Frederick, and their upcoming comedy show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sossaferide/ Website: http://www.sossaferide.org/ iTunes – https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play – https://goo.gl/Whff9U Every Interview – https://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/
What is Bang! Power Dance? I spoke with the creator of Bang, Amanda Strand about how she fell in love with group fitness, her background in dance, and how much fun Bang can be. It turns out that Bang is more boxing than dance! You can check out Bang! Power Dance at Onelife Fitness! That…
It’s a show within a show! Welcome to my first conversation with a teacher on the podcast. Ms. Lynch is a 1st-grade teacher that is also a multi-time finalist in the Free Country Sing-off! This conversation covers how she got into teaching, the kinds of technology she uses in the classroom, and her love of…
Shannon Aleshire, the CEO of the Mental Health Association of Frederick County first appeared on the 19th episode of the podcast to discuss depression and men’s mental health. This interview covers her background with the MHA, the reasons she has stayed with the organization since 1996, and a deeper dive into how the MHA helps…
Onelife Fitness is the official training center for TEAM WFRE, and their North Frederick location is where I am currently getting into shape. This episode features Martin Silva the Fitness Director of the North Frederick Location. We talk about his background in personal training, the incredible amount of science in fitness, and leg day. I…
This episode features Denise Rollins, Ph.D. the Executive Director & Master L.I.F.E. Coach of The Whole Heart Grief & Life Resource Center. We talk about how grief has affected our lives, how she created the Whole Heart Center, and how her mission has expanded. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWholeHeartCenter/ Email: [email protected] Call: (866) 393-5847 iTunes – https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play…
Happy to post this episode on International Women’s Day! This interview covers the wild story of Ashley from Indellibelle, a semi-permanent make-up shop in Downtown Frederick. We talk about her roots in Utah, the time she spent as a photographer, and why she decided to open Indellibelle. Glittery golden door backstory included! That isn’t everything! Ashley…
Tomorrow (2/27/18) is National Pancake Day, and you can spend it at your local IHOP with the volunteers and staff of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! I pre-celebrated by speaking with LLS’s Light the Night Campaign Managers Kristin Zimmerman & Jillian Joseph. We talk about our favorite pancakes, Jillian’s experience with lymphoma, and everything The Leukemia & Lymphoma…