Best Chamber Collaborative Of Greater Portsmouth Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5, Episode 3 John Moro 41:28

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In this episode of Collaborate and Listen, Ben VanCamp interviews John Moro, a pharmacist at The Herbal Path, discussing the integration of herbal medicine into traditional pharmacy practices. They explore the calming environment of The Herbal Path, the importance of knowledgeable staff, and the misconceptions surrounding herbal medicine. John shar…

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Season 5, Episode 2, Art Meconi 34:34

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In this episode of Collaborate and Listen, host Ben VanCamp connects with Art Meconi from Meconi Financial Management & Advisory. They discuss the importance of community engagement, innovative strategies in financial planning, and the role of art in fostering community connections. Art shares insights on how his firm operates as a concierge financ…

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Season 5, Episode 1, Tina Saltmarsh 37:58

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In this episode of Collaborate and Listen, host Ben VanCamp speaks with Tina from My Breast Cancer Support, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial and emotional support to breast cancer patients in New Hampshire and southern Maine. They discuss the organization's mission, the high incidence of breast cancer in New Hampshire, the …

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Season 4, Episode 8, Jonathan Blakeslee 44:23

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In this episode of Collaborate and Listen, we connect with Jonathan Blakeslee, the owner of White Heron Tea, a beloved local business in Portsmouth. Jonathan shares his unique journey from the Coast Guard to becoming an entrepreneur, detailing the evolution of White Heron from a wholesale tea company to a thriving café. He emphasizes the importance…

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Season 4, Episode 7, Emmy Ham 35:00

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In this episode of Collaborate and Listen, we connect with Emmy Ham from the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast. We discuss the importance of affordable housing, the challenges faced by communities, and the innovative strategies employed by the Coalition to advocate for housing solutions. Emmy shares her personal journey into housi…

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Season 4, Episode 6, Troy Farkas 33:09

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Season 4, Episode 5, Anne Hayes 37:17

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In this episode, we get to know Anne Hayes, the executive director of Gather, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building food security in the community. We discuss Gather's rich history, innovative programs, and the importance of treating clients with dignity. The conversation highlights the expansion of mobile markets, the strategic planning b…

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Season 4, Episode 4, Chief Mark Newport 31:48

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In this episode, Chief Mark Newport of the Portsmouth Police Department shares his extensive journey in law enforcement, discussing the evolution of policing, community expectations, and the challenges faced by modern police forces. He highlights the importance of mental health resources, the need for a new police station, and the current crime tre…

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Season 4, Episode 3, Portsmouth Halloween Parade 30:52

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Tune in for our conversation with some of the folks behind the Portsmouth Halloween Parade as we explore the inclusive nature of the parade, emphasizing community participation and creativity. Learn about the organic and sometimes spontaneous growth of the parade, as well as its commitment to sustainability and originality in costumedesign.…

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Season 4, Episode 2, Gerry Duffy 37:25

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In this episode of we dive into the housing advocacy in Portsmouth with Gerry Duffy from Progress Portsmouth. Discover the origins and evolution of this organization, its role in addressing the city's housing challenges, and the importance of civic engagement. Join us as we explore the complexities of housing, the impact on community fabric, and th…

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Season 4, Episode 1, Molly Hodgson 44:36

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Tune in to learn how you can harness the power of collaboration to achieve your mission. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of collaboration and networking in the nonprofit sector. Discover how organizations are breaking down silos, fostering partnerships, and leveraging networks to amplify their impact. Join us as we explore i…

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Season 3, Episode 8, Ben Wheeler 26:43

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Ben Wheeler of Piscataqua Savings Bank. In this episode, we get to know Ben Wheeler, a Portsmouth native and the new President of Piscataqua Savings Bank. Listen to learn about Ben's journey and what makes Piscataqua Savings Bank a bank built for Portsmouth. Thank you to our season sp…

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Season 3, Episode 7, Beth Moreau 34:43

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Beth Moreau of Great Oak Title Services and Portsmouth City Council In this episode, we get to know Beth Moreau, an attorney specializing in real estate and a Portsmouth City Councilor. We get to know about her career journey, her path to public service, and what it's like to be on mu…

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Season 3, Episode 6, Chris Dwyer 37:10

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Chris Dwyer of Portsmouth Public Arts Review Committee. In this episode, we get to know Chris Dwyer, a longtime Portsmouth resident, former city counselor, and more. We learn what brought Chris to town and some of the history of Portsmouth as an art community and destination. Thank yo…

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Season 3, Episode 5, Michelle LeMay 31:34

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Michelle LeMay of LeMay Family Goodworks. In this episode, we get to know Michelle LeMay, the founder of LeMay Family Goodworks. LeMay Family Goodworks supports, protects, and defends veterans, children, and families in an effort to promote overall mental and physical well~being in ou…

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Season 3, Episode 4, Kaley Gagne 26:52

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Kaley Gagne of Catapult Seacoast. In this episode, we connect with a woman of many hats and many talents. Kaley is a banker with Kennebunk Savings, a Chamber Ambassador, the Chair of Catapult Seacoast, and a mom. Join us to get to know Kaley and all the great things she's a part of! T…

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Season 3, Episode 3, Keith Bamford 32:37

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Keith Bamford of Daystar. In this episode, we get to know more about our sponsor, Daystar, as we visit with CEO / Co-Owner Keith Bamford. We talk about the challenges of owning a business and the added pressures (and benefits) of working with family. Come learn about Daystar's 25 year…

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Season, 3, Episode 2, Elizabeth Chilton 26:38

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of Collaborate & Listen featuring President Elizabeth Chilton of the University of New Hampshire. In this episode, we get to know the University of New Hampshire's (UNH) new president, Elizabeth Chilton. President Chilton has been on the job for just over 9 months and is joining the University at a very busy and chall…

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Season 3, Episode 1, Cariann Daley 32:01

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Cariann Daley of the Krempels Center. In this episode, we speak with Cariann Daley of the Krempels Center - if you're not familiar with the Krempels Center, they're a local nonprofit that works with survivors of brain injuries that helps them with life skills and to find community. It…

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Season 2, Episode 8, John Randolph 23:31

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Collaborate & Listen featuring John Randolph of GSD Communities. In this episode, we speak with John Randolph of GSD Communities. We talk about John's journey as a business owner and the growth of the GSD Communities suite of businesses as well as the exciting employer-led housing and childcare endeavors that they …

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Season 2, Episode 7, Jennifer Desrosiers 31:16

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Jennifer Desrosiers of Laney & Lu. In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Desrosiers of Laney & Lu, and also Ginger Fox, Palette Graze Boards, and speaking and coaching endeavors through the Altitude Companies. If you’re into entrepreneurship origin stories and the journey, this epis…

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Season 2, Episode 6, Dr. Cheryl Lesser 28:55

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Dr. Cheryl Lesser of Great Bay Community College. In this episode, we talk about all the great things happening at Great Bay Community College that folks might not know about, from athletics to the new culinary program that just launched this year. If you've ever wanted to learn more …

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Season 2, Episode 5, Tom Bath 25:23

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Tom Bath of Loaded Question Brewing Company. In this episode we talk about starting a brewery and the origin of the name "Loaded Question." If you've ever wanted to learn more about the coziest corner of 909 Islington, this is your chance! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: You…

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Season 2, Episode 4, Darin Roark 28:03

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Darin Roark, President & COO of Mass General Brigham - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital In this episode we talk about Mass Gen's presence here on the Seacoast, WDH's role as the area's nonprofit community hospital, delivering babies, the future of AI in the healthcare space and we learn ab…

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Season 2, Episode 3, Paul Gilson 38:20

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Paul Gilson of 106.1 FM - Portsmouth Community Radio. You never know where a conversation with Paul will go, which is our favorite thing about this conversation. A brief sampling of topics included academia, his career journey, the radio, and his connection to Pocahontas and John Smit…

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Season 2, Episode 2, Heidi Carrington Heath 27:23

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Heidi Carrington Heath, Executive Director of New Hampshire Outright. In this episode, we have a great conversation about things that businesses can do to be welcoming to all as well as about the importance of asking questions with good intentions. Thank you to our season sponsor, Day…

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Season 2, Episode 1, Maya Srinivasan 26:46

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Maya Srinivasan, President of Great Northern Builders. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to lead a construction company. We talk about both the challenges and the hopeful bright future for the workforce in that space. We talk about culture and how to create a great team an…

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Season 2 Teaser 1:21

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Collaborate & Listen is back for Season 2! Maya Srinivasan - Great Northern Builders Heidi Carrington Heath - New Hampshire Outright Paul Gilson - 106.1FM WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio Darin Roark - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Tom Bath - Loaded Question Brewing Company Dr. Cheryl Lesser - Great Bay Community College Jennifer Desrosiers - Laney & …

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Season 1 Highlight Reel 2:36

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Thank you for your support of Collaborate & Listen's first season. Here's a quick highlight reel of Season 1, be sure to circle back to any episodes you may have missed and we'll see you for Season 2 in January! Amanda Kidd-Kestler, New Hampshire Art Association Regina Piantedosi, Regina Piantedosi Contemporary Art Michael Cinquino, SOHO Creative S…

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Season 1, Episode 8 - Tina Sawtelle 34:59

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 8 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Tina Sawtelle, President & CEO of the Music Hall. Come hear about the new Musc Hall Members Club and their exciting holiday collaboration with the Ogunquit Playhouse. Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partner Music by The Reconstructed, used with permission.…

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Season 1, Episode 7 - Lionel Loveless 31:28

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Business Alliance for People of Color Vice Chair and owner of multiple small businesses, Lionel Loveless. Come hear stories of business ownership and finding one's place in New Hampshire and what the future has in store! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partne…

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Season 1, Episode 6, Sarah Lachance 27:44

1y ago27:44

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Sarah Lachance of the Portsmouth Economic Development Commission / City of Portsmouth Ward 4 Clerk Come hear about how local elections are run from one of the people who make it happens who also has a background in cybersecurity! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technolo…

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Season 1, Episode 5 Monte Bohanan 29:40

1y ago29:40

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Monte Bohanan of the Portsmouth Halloween Parade and the City of Portsmouth. Come hear about both the Portsmouth Halloween Parade and the City of Portsmouth from someone who knows them both well, the one-and-only Monte Bohanan! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology…

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Season 1, Episode 4: Julie Cutting of Cure Restaurant 27:29

1y ago27:29

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Julie Cutting of Cure Restaurant. A seacoast local, hear about Julie’s journey through culinary school and the restaurant world and about her exciting new business. Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partner Music by The Reconstructed, used with permission.…

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Season 1, Episode 3: Michael Cinquino - Updated Audio 22:36

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Michael Cinquino of SOHO Creative Studio. - Please note this file has been updated to correct audio errors. Learn about Michael's amazing journey and listen to him flip the script on Host Ben VanCamp! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partner Music by The Recon…

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Season 1, Episode 2 Regina Piantedosi 22:40

1y ago22:40

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of Collaborate & Listen featuring contemporary artist and business owner, Regina Piantedosi Learn about our vibrant art community, Art 'Round Town, Regina's journey as an artist and business owner, and more! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partner Music by The Reconstructed, used with permiss…

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Season 1, Episode 1: Amanda Kidd-Kestler 28:02

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of Collaborate & Listen featuring Amanda Kidd-Kestler, Executive Director, New Hampshire Art Association Learn about our vibrant art community, Art 'Round Town, Amanda's current exhibit, and more! Thank you to our season sponsor, Daystar: Your Technology Partner Music by The Reconstructed, used with permission.…

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Collaborate & Listen: Season 1 Teaser 1:50

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Please enjoy this teaser reel for Season 1 of Collaborate & Listen which will drop the week of September 23. This Season's lineup is: Amanda Kidd-Kestler, New Hampshire Art Association Regina Piantedosi, Regina Piantedosi Contemporary Art Michael Cinquino, SOHO Creative Studio July Cutting, Cure Restaurant Monte Bohanan, Portsmouth Halloween Parade…

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Pilot Season Episode 3 Courtney Ritchings 22:53

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Our guest this week is Courtney Ritchings of Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education. Sponsored by street.life! 2024 Music by the Reconstructed (used with permission)By Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth

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Pilot Season Episode 2 Krystal Hicks 22:45

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Our guest this week is Krystal Hicks of JOBTALK, LLC. Sponsored by street.life! 2024 Music by the Reconstructed (used with permission)By Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth

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Pilot Season Episode 1 Anne Weidman 22:17

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Our guest this week is Anne Weidman of JSA Design and Access Navigators Sponsored by street.life! 2024 Music by the Reconstructed (used with permission)By Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth

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Pilot Season Teaser 1:40

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Announcing Connect & Collaborate, a new podcast from the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Please enjoy this teaser reel of our pilot season will featuring: Anne Weidman, JSA Design & Access Navigators Krystal Hicks, JOBTALK, LLC Courtney Ritchings, Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education Sponsored by street.life! 2024 Music by…