Local Gems: Recent Episodes
Local Gems
Welcome to Local Gems, a show spotlighting organizations, businesses, and individuals making an impact in Southern New England!
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Today we chat with the always "decent" Felix Martinez! Felix is a Senior Counselor at Root Center for Advanced Recovery in Connecticut, and is co-host of the "We Need 2 Talk" podcast based out of Westerly, RI!
Find We Need 2 Talk wherever you get your podcasts, and visit @wn2tpod on socials!
rootcenter.org
facebook.com/rootcenterforadvancedrecovery
@root_center
If you know a local business or organization that you'd like to see featured, send an email to: ben@32one.media
On today's Local Gems, we speak with Jennifer Ortiz! She is co-owner of Executive Cuts Hair Salon in Providence, and a member of the RI Small Business Coalition.
To book an appointment at Executive Cuts, call (401) 383-2888, or visit:
https://executivecuts-hairsalon.business.site/
https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveCuts
@ExecutivecutsRI
RISmallBusiness.org
If you know a local business or organization that you'd like to see featured, send an email to: ben@32one.media
In this episode we're chatting with Lori Giuttari, of Shop Local RI & Visual Thrive! We discuss the importance of shopping local, small businesses in Rhode Island, and running a marketing company during a pandemic.
For more info visit: www.shoplocalrhodeisland.com & @shoplocalrhodeisland
www.visualthrive.com & @visualthrive
If you know a local business or organization that you'd like to see featured, send an email to: ben@32one.media
Today on Local Gems we're chatting with Hugo Adames, co-owner of The Talent Factory Performing Arts Centre of Rhode Island! The Talent Factory offers performing arts training for all ages and levels at two locations! We discuss how the arts help kids grow and develop skills learned in all aspects of life.
Learn more about The Talent Factory at: www.talentfactoryri.com
If you know a local business or organization that you'd like to see featured, send an email to: ben@32one.media
In this episode, I sit down with Olinda Gabriele, co-founder of Gabriele's Martial Arts in Waterford & Groton CT. For over 20 years, Olinda and her team have been instilling life lessons through the practice and discipline of martial arts. We chat about watching students grow in their abilities, confidence, and personal life starting at the age of 2-3 into adulthood!
For more info on GMA visit: www.gabrielesmartialarts.com
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In this episode we're chatting with David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI! David created Eat Drink RI in 2010, and since that time eatdrinkri.com has grown to be one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary. Dadekian is the host of the "RI Small Business Live Forum" and Cox YurView’s "The Rhode to Recovery" video interview series. He also works as PR Director, Cooking Instructor and Special Events Coordinator at Blackbird Farm in Smithfield. Dadekian serves on the boards of ecoRI News, Eating with the Ecosystem and the RI Small Business Coalition, and is a Past Chair of the RI Food Policy Council.
https://www.eatdrinkri.com/
https://rismallbusiness.org/
https://www.blackbirdfarmri.com/
https://www.yurview.com/category/regions/new-england/rhode-to-recovery/
If you know a local business or organization that you'd like to see featured, send an email to:
ben@32one.media
This week I'm chatting with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director of the Chorus of Westerly about innovating and leading an arts organization through nearly two years without a live performance. We also discuss their plans for 2022, and beyond!
Find out more about the chorus at:
chorusofwesterly.org
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ben@32one.media
Today we are joined by Mike Niemeyer, a father of two, host of the show This Week in Westerly, and a candidate for the RI State Senate. In this episode we are talking about Early Intervention, and how important it is for families in need.
Reach out to Mike to find meaningful ways to engage in your community at niemeyerforri.com
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