Courtney, the owner of Dirty Blonde Delaware, is a small town local. She has worked her way from an assistant job to owning her own salon and traveling across the country doing hair. In May 2024, she launched a hair line with Idle Hand Collective to use at festivals. Listen now to her story of growing up in Delaware and her exciting journey in the …

Anastasia Jackson is a Delaware native who firmly believes that Delaware is the best place to work, live, and raise a family. With its tight-knit community and strong sense of belonging, Delaware has always been home to Anastasia. She has recently completed leadership development through central delaware chamber of commerce. She has a passion for c…

Leo and Carolyn, originally from Minnesota, have found a new home in Dover, Delaware. Leo boasts a strong background in management, while Carolyn is a dynamic entrepreneur. After achieving significant success in Arizona’s real estate market, Carolyn ventured into a new business, establishing a Crumbl franchise in Dover.…

Kevin Bradshaw is an advertising expert with over 20+ years of experience in media and communications. An avid reader, sports enthusiast, artist, history buff, fan of science fiction, hip hop and pop culture. My goal is to educate businesses on the need for omni-channel marketing and how it can help them drive ROI, through artful media placements.…

Meet Talon and Travis Holleman, the passionate directors of ROOTS Youth+ Development Program and ROOTS Community Initiative non-profit. They have transformed their lives from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore to a serene homestead in Georgetown, DE where they run nature-based community education to bridge the gap in traditional schooling through t…

Skip Ford is a servant leader that focuses on individual and team development to ensure mission accomplishment. He is culminating a 38- year career in the U.S. Air Force at the highest enlisted rank. He is a married father of four and prides himself in his involvement in myriad community initiatives and looks forward to more engagement in retiremen…

Kim Chitty is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run Delaware. She has been with the organization since its inception in 2005 and remains passionate about the mission. She is married and has 2 adult daughters, both of whom participated in and coached Girls on the Run. Carrie Townsend is the program director for Girls on the Run Delaware for Ken…

Jenn Ewald, LCSW and Jen Sellitto-Penoza, LCSW (affectionately referred to as "The Jenns") founded the 501c3 non-profit organization, Postnatal Support Advocates, Inc., in mid 2023. Our mission is to revolutionize the postpartum experience for Delaware Families through emotional wellness support during the foundational 4th trimester and beyond. We …

Say hello to Theoni, the powerhouse behind “NOT UR DADDYS LENDER” - your not-so-typical mortgage expert with a flair for making home buying cool, comprehensible, and completely relatable for the younger generation. Diving into the mortgage banking world at 18 and now thriving with Annie Mac Home Mortgage as a correspondent lender, Theoni's approach…

The pandemic gave rise to an explosion of pet adoptions and as regulations began lifting, people began looking for daycare socialization options for their pets. Historically, Dover had no options for dog boarding or daycare and that’s where we, Han Dover Your Rover, came in. In August of 2022 we opened our doors to the community and offer dog dayca…

Milk + Honey Lactation Brittanie, Suzanna, & Kelly Just your lactation-loving, evidence-based, women-empowering, pumping-savvy LC’s here to bring breastfeeding support to the Eastern Shore.Av Frank & Megan

Laura is a proud mommy of one silly little one, a bonus mom of one amazing teenager and married to her best friend, Jason. Laura is an infant and toddler sleep specialist, certified by the Pediatric Sleep Academy! She is an Army veteran going on 13 years originally from NY and now living in DE since 2015. She absolutely love supporting families wit…

Melissa is a guide for high-achieving yet overwhelmed mommas - women that want to do it all but are left stressed out, unsure about how much more they can take. She supports them to drop the supermom facade so they can actually start to enjoy their life, live in alignment, and experience more ease and joy! She is also a podcast host of The Reawaken…

About NeighborGood Partners NeighborGood Partners is a nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization. Our mission is to strengthen communities through housing, lending, and education. We provide homeownership, financial education, and foreclosure prevention services throughout Delaware. We are also a Community Development Fina…

This one is for the animal lovers. Meet Lisa! Owner of Bellaloo Pet Couture! While Lisa loves creating things special for you and your pets, her favorite thing is the connections she makes with each of her customers! She loves hosting events in her community such as Dog Days Of Summer!

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jeff Hilovsky and Mark Olazagasti on House Bill 203 and adding in financial literacy in the school curriculum. Dr. Jeff Hilovsky has had several careers. Foremost, he is husband to wife Marcia for nearly 44 years, father of three grown successful children, and grandfather to six wonderful grandchildren. He is a ret…

Codie Chesner, real estate investor/owner operator of Chesner Investment Group and US Air Force Veteran. Proudly elevating communities through transformative fix and flip projects.Av Frank & Megan

Chris is the owner of Breakthrough Personal Coaching and has been a fitness & nutrition expert for over 25 years now, and is Certified Personal Trainer, Strength Training Coach, Kettlebell Instructor, Movement Specialist, Nutrition Coach and Best- Selling fitness author and speaker and is a regular contributor to multiple publications.…

Veronica Townsend is an attorney & owner of Weidman & Townsend, P.A. She is a proud, lifelong Sussex Countian whose family has lived here for generations. Veronica handles real estate settlements, estate planning and administration, and business entity formation. Veronica’s zest for life and love for southern Delaware and its people resonates in he…

Jessica Moyer, a dynamic TEDx speaker and author of Triumph Through the Tears, is a dedicated coach empowering women to embrace holistic well-being. Founder of The Ice House: Wellness + Community, a boutique studio in Delaware, Jessica holds numerous wellness certifications and has positively impacted thousands over seventeen years. Beyond her prof…

Patrick and Jennifer set out to find the best events for families in the Brandywine Valley and realized there wasn't a place with all the event. Since then, the Brandywine Buzz has grown and now their children have joined the effort to continue providing a hub for great events! As dedicated parents of two children, they are constantly on the lookou…

George Dobbins is a NPTI graduate, a Level 2 CrossFit Coach, a Level 2 Enlifted Coach and comes to you with 22 years of coaching experience. Most of this coaching time has been in the fitness space while George has owned CrossFit Dover, the first CrossFit gym in Delaware and the 87th gym worldwide. His passion recently has been individual personal …

Kerriann Otaño began her international career at 17 with a tour of the musical Godspell in Ireland. After college, Kerriann embarked on a career that would see the young soprano take the stage at Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Memphis, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and even the Metropolitan Opera. She can be heard…

Haresh Sampathkumar, MD, is the Medical Director and Co-Owner of Delaware NeuroRehab in Dover and Wilmington DE. With subspecialty training in Brain Injury Medicine, Dr. Sampathkumar treats the entire spectrum of severity of brain injuries from concussions to coma.Av Frank & Megan

Katie O'Brien is a certified midwife who has been committed to improving the lives of women and their families in her career. She is the founder of Mindful Midwifery, where her goal is to merge the information gap between whole body wellness and clinical women's healthcare. The classes at Mindful Midwifery range from puberty through menopause, preg…

Join us for a conversation with Kim Legans where we cover a lot of fun subjects from books, to birth, to business. Kim is an Air Force Pilot, C-17 Simulator Instructor, Co-owner of Rail Haus, Mom of 3 kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat & 5 chickens, fitness enthusiast, Beer snob & lover of books (mainly fiction.)

Timothy Bayes, lives in Camden Delaware, married with four children. Originally from Newton, Kansas, moved to Delaware in June of 2020. Recently retired from Dover Air Force Base where he served as the Command Chief of the 436th Airlift Wing. Currently works for Century Engineering, Dover Delaware as a Senior Project Controls Manager.…

In 2021, Bethany Geiser, left her 9:00 to 5:00 and started Delaware Professional Organizers. The business has only grown since then! They are excited to see how this business develops and continues to change lives and offer a unique and life giving service. The mission statement of Delaware Professional Organizers is to make your home fit your uniq…

Devon is a lifelong Dover resident who adores spending time with her family and friends. She is an avid runner and Orangetheory Fitness enthusiast. She holds a Masters in HR Management and is an HR Consultant. She is President of Destination Downtown Dover who hosts OktDOVER Fest and History, Heritage, and Hops.…

Mark Dissinger, owner of Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop in Milford, Delaware. Mark has been an active Milford resident and volunteer for over 20 years. Mark believes it is important to support local downtown businesses and grow the community of Milford as much as possible. Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop offers made in house, from scratch pastries and d…

Alex Csedrik is a graduate of DeSales University, where he won the 2008 Creative Writing Fiction award. He also received his Master's degree from Montclair State University and his Master's of Fine Arts degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Currently, he's the marketing manager at Jack Lingo Asset Management, the Dewey Beach marketing chairpe…

Rosemary Baughman LCSW, CCS, CADC, EAP runs Courageous Hearts. Working in the behavioral health field for 25 plus years, Rosemary is honored to be a part of many people’s journey toward emotional, mental, and spiritual healing, living the dream of connecting horses and humans for therapeutic healing.…

Jami Jackson is the owner of gingham + grace clothing, a clothing boutique for busy women in Harbeson, DE (and you can shop online 24/7 via the app and website.) She was born in Dover, DE, received her BS of Fashion Merchandising at McNeese State University in Louisiana, then lived and worked in NYC and Atlanta before making her way back to DE wher…

Prior to completing his debut novel, "Chesapeake Bay Monsters", Pete's career journey led him through several fields helping to shape his unique perspective. After a career in construction and a brief foray into politics, Pete seamlessly transitioned into the world of real estate, where he remains an active and successful agent. Pete resides in Del…

Miranda is a Safety Educator who started her business, Empowering You By Miranda, after one of her sisters was the target of a stalker attack in her own backyard in 2021. Since then, her goal and passion in life has been to educate, equip and empower as many people as possible to keep them safer than she found them. She believes we all have the rig…

As one of the managing principals at JLAM, founded in 2011, Doug Motley leads the investment team and has over 20 years experience in private equity, real estate, and finance. In his career, he has overseen the investment of more than $500 million across multiple real estate investment strategies. A native of Delaware, he graduated magna cum laude …

What does it take to follow your passion, start a new business, and do it all with your sister? Find out more on this episode. Sorella Amore was founded by two sisters, Melissa and Tiffany. They share a passion for gift giving and building relationships. Their vision is to create a fun and welcoming environment where the community can shop, create …

Donny Legans, owner of Rail Haus beer garden, is from the Watts section of Los Angeles and alumni of Compton High School (Class of ‘99) and the US Air Force Academy (Class of ‘04). He is married to a fellow USAFA graduate and they have 3 kids, two dogs and reside in Downtown Dover. This is his first foray into the food and beverage industry. Today …

Doug Yorke is the Director of Marketing for Dover Motor Speedway. He has been with the Speedway for over 10 years and leads the marketing, social media, and fan events for the track’s annual NASCAR race week and other community-focused events. Before shifting gears into NASCAR, he worked in marketing at Octone Records in New York City. A board memb…

Tabitha Myers, MS, CISSN, is a sports nutritionist and personal trainer with more than 10 years of experience in the field of fitness and nutrition. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance degree from Logan University, is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, and is a certified sports nut…

Lauren Foraker is an internationally certified Maxwell Leadership Team Member and traumatic brain injury survivor. As an expert in servant-focused leadership, communications, behavioral analysis, and personal growth, she serves as Board Chair for Media & Press with the multi-state nonprofit Pursuit For Peace, Inc., founded by fellow Delawarean Cait…

Amber Garneski is a Delaware native and local Realtor who proudly partners her business with The Rosaio Team at Crown Homes Real Estate. She and fiancé, Chris, are parents to their 5-year-old daughter Austin and enjoy all the fun events Delaware offers to families. With 15 years of prior experience as an Interstate Relocation Coordinator, Amber exc…

There is a new place in town, ready to bring you Krav Maga and a great community. 7 Elements Krav Maga and Self-Defense offers top-notch training in Middletown, DE. Alan Garcia and Yi Lynne Weber have over 20 years of instruction experience and are committed to empowering our students with practical skills, confidence, and a strong sense of persona…

Ever wonder who does the interior designs for business offices, medical providers, and schools? Meet the woman behind it all: Ann Camper. Ann Camper has spent her career as a licensed interior designer focusing her career on educational and healthcare spaces. She is an eternal optimist and recovering perfectionist hoping to leave a positive impact …

Crystal Dalton is the Co-Founder and Director of The Healing Cottage, a social-justice oriented holistic healing and community gathering space located in Middletown. She is also a Certified Grief Educator and Trauma-Informed Yoga instructor who is passionate about changing the narrative around grief. After many years serving victims of traumatic gr…

Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for “The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics,” which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, b…

Meet Kimberly Brown, the owner of Farm Fresh and Active. She is ISSA, PN1, GGS, FMS certified Nutrition and Personal Trainer who loves teaching women how to eat well, move well and create healthy habits to heal their bodies. Kimberly believes that our health is a combination of the food we eat, how we move, our daily habits and who we have surround…

Christy Hogan is a homeschool mom, gymnastics coach, and former gymnast. She studied linguistics in college and loves all things nerdy and literary! She loves digging in to new subjects and learning how to do new things. Enjoy this conversation about gymnastic training, how to do it safely, competing into your 20's, and why homeschooling is a great…

Can everyone be creative? Maybe. But everyone can paint and everyone can have a good time with Heather Capezio. Heather is exploring the world of paint nights and enjoying helping people connect with each other and their creativity. Listen to learn more.Av Frank & Megan

Tara Gush, a Lewes, DE resident, is passionate about using her story and knowledge to help other's find the message in their mess and move from surviving to THRIVING. She carries 20+ years experience in education, Breathwork, behavioral modification, gut health, trauma informed movement and yoga. She believes we have the power to reframe our story …