Granite Goodness

This episode is from our third ever live show, which happened August 12, 2026 at the Capitol Center for Arts Bank of NH stage in Concord, NH.We collaborated with our friends at NHBSR to bring together:* Ben Conniff: Co-founder, Luke’s Lobster* Julianna Dodson: Executive Director, Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship (and past Granite Goodness guest!)* Emily Warren: Director of People & Culture, W.S. Badger Company* Cody Whelan: Co-founder, Treeline Outfitters (and past Granite Goodness guest!)We brought all these people together to discuss about how business can do well while doing good. We covered a bunch of other stuff too, and it was a wonderful night.I want to thank our evening sponsorsClaremont Savings Bank and Revision EnergyWho helped us provide:* Catering from Laney and Lu* Photography from Hutch Heelan* Videography from Windwood Productions* Music from Sneaky MilesAnd an all around great time.Big thank you to our Optimists Club for supporting us as well as our generous community partners:Resilient Buildings GroupGreen Wave Electric VehiclesNortheast Delta DentalTreeline OutfittersLink to all photos here! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

This is a bonus episode, recorded partially in the pouring rain outside the Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth, NH. And it was kind of awesome. There is a huge thunder clap at 46:29, listen for it!This conversation is from the 2026 Outdoor Industry Day Barn Raiser hosted by the Granite Outdoor Alliance, where we chatted with local outdoor industry entrepreneurs:* Eric Hui (Terracea)* Erika Halaby (Rooted Rose Recreation & Wellness)* Rusty Talbot (North Country Climbing)* Phillip Renton (Reklis Brewing Company)…about why they love doing business + making impact in NH. Thank you to the Granite Outdoor Alliance, Tyler Ray, Andrew Schuyler, Ericka Canales, the staff at the Barn on the Pemi, and everyone who helped make the Barn Raiser happen for this opportunity.Music for this episode was provided by Sneaky Miles.Big thank you to our Optimists Club for supporting us as well as our generous community partners:Resilient Buildings GroupGreen Wave Electric VehiclesNortheast Delta DentalTreeline Outfitters Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

This conversation is from the 2026 New Hampshire Coastal Climate Summit, hosted by the NH Coastal Adaptation Workgroup, where we chatted with local experts:* Maeve Nolan (Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast)* Annie Cox (Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership)* Cory Riley (Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve)* Brianna Hagan (Town of Hampton)…about how they are helping people and wildlife in new Hampshire and beyond adapt to a changing coastline and climate.Thank you to Kirsten Howard, Alex Maxwell, Lisa Wise, and the whole team at the New Hampshire coastal adaptation working group for having me!Big thank you as well to Brian Yurasits for your camera help during this recording, and to Maeve, Annie, Cory, and Brianna for a great conversation.JOIN US Wednesday August 12 for our next live show at the Bank of NH stage in Concord, NH.Big thank you to our Optimists Club for supporting us, as well as our generous partners Delta Dental, Resilient Buildings Group, Green Wave Electric Vehicles! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Thank you to NH Energy Week for having us! And to our excellent panelists:* Tori Gerlt (Resilient Buildings Group)* Jackson Kaspari (Community Power Coalition of NH)* Katharine Cusack (Clean Energy NH)Join us Wednesday August 12 for our next live show at the Bank of NH stage in Concord, NH. Big thank you to our Optimists Club for supporting us, as well as our generous partners Delta Dental, Resilient Buildings Group, Green Wave Electric Vehicles!Thank you Treeline Outfitters for hosting us! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

On March 27, 2026 we brought together 6 local podcasts to record a show in front of a live audience of 100+ people at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth. The theme of the evening was simple: we aren’t competing with each other, we’re all competing together against the giant media industry of conflict entrepreneurship pumping out cynicism 24/7. It was a very special, very optimistic night!THANK YOU TO:* Green Wave Electric Vehicles for sponsoring the evening* 3S Artspace for having us* Hutch Heelan for the wonderful photos* InFocus Media for the videography* Haley Levesque for joining us at intermission to share about NH Community Media* Ivo, Laura, Becky, Alison, Liz, Marissa, Emily, and Jenn for joining us!Dr. Beewell explores holistic health, entrepreneurship, and wellbeing through wide-ranging conversations on mind, body, and modern living, hosted by Dr. Steve Ivanoski.Creative Guts is an interview-style podcast exploring the roots of creativity and how it connects us to the world around us. Hosted by Laura Harper Lake, Becky Barsi, and Joe Acone.Real Time Creator is a voice-note style podcast documenting the raw, real-time journey of creative reinvention after a career break, hosted by Alison Kinsey.New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have? Hosted by Liz Canada, an advocacy director who helps people understand issues and take meaningful action.One Quick Thing shares quick, actionable ways to connect with your community when it matters most, hosted by Marissa Emanuele and Emily Briand.Telltalks Northeast features deep-dive conversations with small business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives, and makers across the Northeast, hosted by Jenn Bakos. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Martha Prybylo is Executive Vice President of the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation, where she has worked with the Lewis family for more than 30 years across a variety of their organizations. She oversees charitable giving and serves as the institutional historian of Alnoba.Sydni Collier is Director of Leadership Programs at Alnoba, where she coordinates leadership offsites for strategic partners and leads youth development programming.This episode was recorded at Alnoba in Kensington, NH. Learn more at alnoba.orgMusic provided by Sneaky MilesThank you to our Community Partners Resilient Buildings Group, Green Wave Electric Vehicles, Delta Dental, and Treeline Outfitters for their support. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Zeina Eyceoz is the current Executive Director of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR). She joined the organization after teaching sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University and Harvard Extension School.Michelle Veasey is the former Executive Director of NHBSR, where she served for 13 years before transitioning to the role of Advocacy Director. She is recently retiring after a career defined by coalition building and relationship-driven change across the New Hampshire business community.This episode was produced in partnership with NH Possible, focusing on NH Businesses for Social Responsibility. Learn more about them at nhpossible.org and nhbsr.orgNH Possible is a collaboration between:* Health Strategies of NH* NH Health Cost Initiative* HealthForce NH* Foundation for Healthy Communities* NH Center for Justice & Equity* NH Fiscal Policy Institute* NH Businesses for Social Responsibility* and the NH Center for NonprofitsTogether, they are building a statewide movement envisioning a New Hampshire where individuals, families, communities and businesses all have what they need to thrive, including a sense of belonging, opportunities for civic engagement, optimal health, and access to educational and financial opportunity.Music provided by Sneaky MilesThis episode was recorded at Ripple Effect Studio in Manchester, NH Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Sam Evans-Brown is the Executive Director of Clean Energy New Hampshire, and he’s a congenital, unbreakable optimist! In this episode, he explains why his confidence in the clean energy transition isn’t idealism, it’s physics. We geek out on solar maxis, the surprisingly small number of energy types in the universe, and why New Hampshire might just be a diamond in the rough for getting clean energy done across the aisle.We are also joined briefly by Clean Energy New Hampshire’s Communications Coordinator (and my friend!) Kyana Burgess.Learn more about their work at cleanenergynh.orgGranite Goodness is made possible by the generous support of our Community Partners, big thank you to Resilient Buildings Group and Green Wave Electric Vehicles. Join us May 4 for a free live panel at Treeline Outfitters for NH Energy Week. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Today we chat with Tim Smith Gerding, President and Founder of Blackbird Collective. Tim focuses on helping nonprofits grow, connect, and operate more effectively. In this conversation, we discuss common issues non-profits face, and what led to our new partnership, the Earnest Impact LabNotes:This episode was sponsored by our friends at Green Wave Electric Vehicles, who just opened their second location in Salem, MA!Get your tickets here for our next Granite Goodness live show! March 27 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH. *In this episode, I (Andy) referenced a couple of my favorite progress trends. In one of them I said that “deforestation in the Amazon had basically gone to zero”. I was thinking of this story from Mongabay, showing that Amazon deforestation is approaching an all time low. Not technically zero, but wanted to back up and clarify that statement! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

On November 20, we had the first ever Granite Goodness LIVE event at the Rex Theatre in Manchester, NH.I’d like to extend a BIG thank you to:* Our sponsor, Grappone Automotive (especially you, Amanda!)* Corinne Benfield, Executive Director of Stay Work Play NH* Mike Skelton, President of the Business and Industry Association of NH* Steve Turner, Founder of Bring Back the Trades* Shana Brunye, Chief Operations Officer at Bring Back the Trades* My musical friends at Sneaky Miles for opening the evening* Warren O’Reilly, Lisa Neville, and the Rex Theatre team for making this so easy and fun* My friends at InFocus Media for recording and producing the show* Morgan Karanasios for being our wonderful photographer. All pictures here!* Everyone who showed up! We had 100+ people there : )You all made me feel optimistic! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Anthony Poore is the President & CEO of the NH Center for Justice and Equity, which he co-founded to advance racial equity and belonging across New Hampshire through policy, advocacy, and community engagement.Jo Porter is the Chief Strategy Officer at the NH Center for Justice and Equity, where she leads organizational strategy and has spent her career working at the intersection of public health, equity, and systems change.This episode was produced in partnership with NH Possible, focusing on the NH Center for Justice and Equity. Learn more about them at nhpossible.org and nhcje.orgNH Possible is a collaboration between:* Health Strategies of NH* NH Health Cost Initiative* HealthForce NH* Foundation for Healthy Communities* NH Center for Justice & Equity* NH Fiscal Policy Institute* and NH Businesses for Social ResponsibilityTogether, they are building a statewide movement envisioning a New Hampshire where individuals, families, communities and businesses all have what they need to thrive, including a sense of belonging, opportunities for civic engagement, optimal health, and access to educational and financial opportunity.This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks!Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Gene Martin is the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, and he is here to prove that fiscal policy is not boring. In this episode, Gene breaks down what fiscal policy actually is, why it touches every single part of your day, and why New Hampshire has a real shot at solving its biggest challenges before they become crises. Also: he has a Live Free or Die belt and 2,000 weeks left, and he is not wasting either of them.This episode was produced in partnership with NH Possible, focusing on the NH Fiscal Policy Institute. Learn more about them at nhpossible.org and nhfpi.orgNH Possible is a collaboration between:* Health Strategies of NH* NH Health Cost Initiative* HealthForce NH* Foundation for Healthy Communities* NH Center for Justice & Equity* NH Fiscal Policy Institute* and NH Businesses for Social ResponsibilityTogether, they are building a statewide movement envisioning a New Hampshire where individuals, families, communities and businesses all have what they need to thrive, including a sense of belonging, opportunities for civic engagement, optimal health, and access to educational and financial opportunity.This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks!Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Shawn Menard is the Executive Director of Seacoast Eat Local, and Andy sat down with him at a 1750s farmhouse in Lee, New Hampshire that is quietly becoming one of the coolest food hubs in the region. They talk about why local food is one of the most New England things there is, how farmers markets are becoming community classrooms, and what a stronger, more resilient local food system means for the Granite State and beyond. Also Andy once tried to pay for everything at the farmers market with dollar coins and it did not go well.This episode was recorded at the Seacoast Eat Local offices in Lee, NH on June 12, 2025.Learn more about Seacoast Eat Local at seacoasteatlocal.orgA big thank you to my friend Amanda Grappone and the team at Grappone Automotive for sponsoring this podcast!This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks!Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Two days ago, I ran a panel at the ACCESS 2025 Economic Growth Conference, put on by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The room was packed!The theme of the panel was tactical urbanism: low cost, scalable approaches toward improving public spaces.Joining me was:Charlie French, who leads UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development programSara Powell, Program Director at the Hannah Grimes CenterCecilia Ulibarri, Executive Director at Positive Street ArtSharing the recording here for anyone’s benefit. Many thanks to Lauren Getts and Heather McGrail at the Chamber for inviting me! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Andy sits down with New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte for a conversation about what makes the Granite State genuinely remarkable, from the accessibility of its elected leaders to the ordinary citizens showing up every day with extraordinary ideas. They talk about problem solving, staying positive in political office, and why negativity is actually a barrier to getting things done. Also Andy asked the governor to do the Heimlich on him. You'll have to listen to find out what she said.This episode was recorded at the NH state capitol building on August 19, 2025. Learn more about Governor Ayotte at governor.nh.govA big thank you to my friend Jesse Lore and the team at Green Wave Electric Vehicles for sponsoring this podcast!This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks!Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Taylor Caswell is New Hampshire's first commissioner of business and economic affairs, and he has a very different idea of what economic development actually means. In this conversation, Taylor and Andy dig into what makes New Hampshire's economy feel and function differently from the rest of the country, why 97% small business is a feature and not a bug, and how during the depths of COVID, New Hampshire manufacturers picked up the phone and retooled their machines overnight because someone asked. Also in this episode: why Star Wars might be a surprisingly helpful guide to economic policy.Learn more about the NH BEA at nheconomy.comThis episode was recorded on June 5, 2025 at the NH BEA offices in Concord, NH. Music provided by Sneaky Miles.A big thank you to my friend Jesse Lore and the team at Green Wave Electric Vehicles for sponsoring this podcast!This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Mike Skelton is the president and CEO of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, an Eagle Scout, and one of the most energetic advocates for fixing New Hampshire's housing crisis. In this episode, Mike and Andy dig into the Housing Supply Coalition, why New Hampshire's citizen legislature is actually a feature and not a bug, and what it means to live in a place where anyone can show up and make change. Also: New Hampshire is not a suburb of Boston, and Mike will tell you exactly why.Episode Notes:Learn more about the BIA at biaofnh.comThis episode was recorded at the BIA offices in Concord, New Hampshire.Music provided by Sneaky Miles.This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Lori Waltz is the Executive Director of Leadership Seacoast, a nonprofit that brings together 40 Seacoast residents each year for a seven-month deep dive into how their region actually works.Jennifer Wentworth is the Treasurer of Leadership Seacoast and a program alumna.Doug Smith is the Social Responsibility Manager at Kennebunk Savings Bank and a proud Leadership Seacoast alum and community partner.Learn more about Leadership Seacoast at leadershipseacoast.orgThis episode was recorded at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Music provided by Sneaky Miles.This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks! Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jon-Noury Eliard is the creator of New Hampshire Rocks, a digital destination marketing platform where community tourism and local economies intersect, and its nonprofit partner Sereno.EXCITED to share that this episode marks the beginning of our new content distribution partnership with NH Rocks, who will be sharing Granite Goodness episodes on their platforms. This episode was recorded at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Music provided by Sneaky Miles. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander represents New Hampshire's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. A former intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve, she is quickly developing a reputation in Washington for her commitment to bipartisanship and finding common ground across the aisle.Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH District 2)Thank you to Congresswoman Goodlander and her team for helping to make this happen!This episode was recorded at the Pembroke Town Library in Pembroke, New Hampshire on May 23, 2025.Music provided by Sneaky Miles. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Senator Maggie Hassan represents New Hampshire in the United States Senate. A former two-term Governor of the Granite State, she has spent her career in public service defined by a commitment to bipartisanship, pragmatic problem-solving, and the belief that America is a country built on optimism.Senator Maggie HassanThank you to Senator Hassan and her team for helping to make this happen!This episode was recorded at Senator Hassan’s office in Manchester, NH. Music provided by Sneaky Miles. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jennifer Frizzell is the Director of the New Hampshire Health Cost Initiative, a project working to make the healthcare system more affordable and transparent for Granite Staters.This episode was produced in partnership with NH Possible, focusing on the NH Health Cost Initiative.NH Possible is a collaboration between: * Health Strategies of NH* NH Health Cost Initiative* HealthForce NH* Foundation for Healthy Communities* NH Center for Justice & Equity* NH Fiscal Policy Institute* and NH Businesses for Social ResponsibilityTogether, they are building a statewide movement envisioning a New Hampshire where individuals, families, communities and businesses all have what they need to thrive, including a sense of belonging, opportunities for civic engagement, optimal health, and access to educational and financial opportunity.Recorded at the Endowment for Health office in Concord, NH.Music provided by Sneaky Miles. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Mark Lefebvre is a recovery community consultant, radio DJ, podcast producer, and author of Healing a Village: A Practical Guide to Building Recovery-Ready Communities. He has spent his career working across governments and communities in New England to help people heal from addiction.Healing A Village— available now! This episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New HampshireMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Kate Guerdat is the Program Team Leader for 4-H Youth Development and Education at UNH Cooperative Extension, where she oversees programming across every county in New Hampshire.Pam Shore is a Field Specialist at UNH Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program, where she helps young people discover their spark and develop skills for lives of purpose, service, and self-direction.NH Cooperative Extension 4-HThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New HampshireMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Corinne Benfield is the Executive Director of Stay Work Play New Hampshire, where she works to showcase the Granite State as a vibrant, dynamic place where young people can build fulfilling lives and careers.Stay Work Play New HampshireThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New HampshireMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Amanda Grappone is the fourth-generation steward of Grappone Automotive, a regional family-owned network of automotive dealerships and service centers headquartered in NH. She is also the author of Grappone: The Founding, a family history tracing her family’s story from 1700s Italy, to their first gas station in 1924 in Concord, and onward to present-day New Hampshire.Grappone AutomotiveThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New HampshireNote that from 49:48 - 51:53, the video cuts out— my camera battery died, sorry! Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jenn Bakos is a Portsmouth-based photographer specializing in food, product, lifestyle, and brand photography, with clients ranging from local magazines and award-winning restaurants to New England farms and creative small businesses. She is also the host of the podcast Tell Talks Northeast, where she interviews small business owners, creatives, and artists about their career journeys.Tell New EnglandThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New HampshireI also went on Jenn’s podcast, link to that here.Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Veronika Sokol is Miss Liberty 2025, a student, environmentalist, and history buff who is using her platform to inspire young women and make history in the Miss America program.Miss New HampshireThis episode was recorded at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, NHMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Julianna Dodson is the Executive Director of the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, New Hampshire, where she works to reinvigorate rural communities through economic development, social capital, and support for small business owners and creatives.She is also the Executive Director of Radically Rural, a summit and movement focused on elevating solutions and positive models for rural communities across topics from clean energy and journalism to entrepreneurship and main streets.Hannah Grimes CenterRadically RuralThis episode was recorded at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, NHMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Joe Sweeney is the Chairman of the Salem, NH Town Council and Rockingham District 25 Representative to the NH General Court. Links & Notes:This episode was recorded at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Maria Finnegan is the Director of CHICKS (the Climate and Health Initiative for Caregivers and Kids) at New Hampshire Healthy Climate, where she works to navigate the intersection of climate change and community health with a focus on action over doom.Links & notes:NH Healthy ClimateThis episode was recorded at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, NHMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Bryan Bessette is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Freedom Cafe. He is a minister, mentor, and advocate, using his platform to challenge injustices and inspire a future where conscious commerce and compassion go hand in hand. Links & Notes:This episode was recorded at The Freedom Cafe in Durham, NHMusic provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Elizabeth Chilton is the 21st President of the University of New Hampshire.The University of New Hampshire is the state’s flagship public research institution, home to over 15,000 students and recognized with an R1 Carnegie Classification for its high research activity. As one of the few universities nationwide to hold land, sea, and space grant designations, UNH drives innovation across fields from environmental sustainability to aerospace, shaping discoveries that impact both New Hampshire and the world.Links & notes:President Elizabeth ChiltonUniversity of New HampshireThis episode was recorded in Thompson Hall at the University of New Hampshire’s Durham campus.Music provided by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Lionel Loveless is the Founder of Officially Knotted Bowties, where he creates beautiful custom bowties from vintage used fabrics.Links & Notes:This episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@officiallyknottedbowties Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Laura Harper-Lake and Sarah Wrightsman are the co-hosts and creators of Creative Guts, a podcast focused on the pursuit of creativity and the vibrant community of artists, makers, and creatives across greater New Hampshire.This episode was recorded at Art Up Front Street in Exeter NH. Andy was also interviewed on Creative Guts in his first podcast guest appearance— these episodes were recorded back to back! Check out Andy’s interview here.Links & Notes:Creative GutsArt Up Front StreetInstagram:Creative GutsLaura Harper LakeSarah WrightsmanArt Up Front Street Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jesse Lore is the Founder of Green Wave Electric Vehicles, New Hampshire’s first dedicated EV and Plug-In Hybrid dealership. Links & NotesGreen Wave Electric VehiclesThis episode was recorded at Green Wave Electric Vehicles in North Hampton, NHMusic by Sneaky MilesInstagram@greenwaveev@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Steve Turner is the Founder at Bring Back the Trades.Shana Brunye is the Chief Operations Officer at Bring Back the Trades. The mission of Bring Back the Trades is: “To empower the next generation of skilled tradespeople by advocating for rewarding trade careers, educating parents, facilitating mentorships with professionals, and providing scholarships. Through collaboration, we elevate awareness, respect, and opportunities in the trades. We work to inspire a world where skilled trades are celebrated, valued, and pursued as essential and impactful careers.”Links & NotesBring Back the TradesThis episode was recorded at the offices of Bring Back the Trades in Rye, NH. Music by Sneaky MilesInstagram@bringbackthetrades@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Tom Irwin is a Vice President and New Hampshire Advocacy Center Director at the Conservation Law Foundation, where he directs CLF’s work in New Hampshire.Conservation Law FoundationMIT study on premature deaths from air pollutionThis episode was recorded at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHInstagram:@conservationlawfoundation@treeline_outfitters@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Shemariah Blum-Evitts is the Executive Director of Land For Good.Rachel Brice is a Program and Development Manager at Land For Good.Land For Good’s mission is “…to expand secure farmland access, tenure, and transfer. We connect, assist, and engage farmers, landowners, service providers, communities, and policymakers to grow equitable farming opportunity and sustainably keep land in agriculture. We work across scales, from individual support to federal policy, to improve how farmers get onto, hold, and transfer farms.”Land For GoodThis episode was recorded at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, NHMusic by the band Sneaky Miles*For anyone watching, sorry if the lightning isn’t great- this was my first time at The Hannah Grimes Center and I didn’t realize how quickly the sunset would impact things! Thank you to Shema and Rachel for being accommodating and patient with me. Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Alex Nunn is the Manager at the Port City Makerspace.J.L. Stevens is the Director of Engagement at the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Port City MakerspacePlease watch this video of a trebuchet built at the MakerspaceChamber CollaborativeThis episode was recorded at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHMusic by Sneaky MilesInstagram@portcitymakerspace@portschamber Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Nadja Fromm is the founder of Fromm Consulting where she utilises her 20 years in the business world to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.Fromm ConsultingThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@frommconsulting@treeline_outfitters@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jennifer Moore (JAM) is the creator of Project Upcycle, a sustainable fashion design competition featuring emerging designers in New England. She also started Portswap, an annual clothing swap event in Portsmouth. Jenn was a speaker at Tedx Portsmouth 2023. Project UpcycleJenn’s Tedx Portsmouth TalkThis episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NHMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@recovergirl360@tedxportsmouth@treeline_outfitters@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Matt Gallant is Senior Manager of Business Development at New Hampshire Housing, where he focuses on making homeownership accessible across New Hampshire, helping families and individuals navigate the housing market. He also hosts the Making Homeownership Happen podcast. New Hampshire HousingMaking Homeownership Happen PodcastMatt’s Holiday Playlist (it’s actually great)This episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NH. Music provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@newhampshirehousing@treeline_outfitters@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

On episode 32 of Granite Goodness, Andy chats with genuine writer-in-the-woods Caroline Tremblay about wood chopping, Hallmark movies, the Radically Rural summit in Keene, and a bunch of other stuff. Caroline Tremblay is the creator and content director of Owl & Pen LLC and TheMonadnocker.com, where she covers culture, events, and all things that make the Monadnock area of NH special.TheMonadnockerDaily YonderHere is a link to the article where Andy first discovered Caroline’s work, where she covered a local stream restoration project highlighting the power of teamwork in achieving lasting environmental impact. This article was part of Caroline’s involvement in Radically Rural.Radically Rural is a grassroots movement founded in Keene, NH, that aims to amplify collective rural impact by connecting folks with each other and with ideas. Radically Rural started in 2018 as a partnership between the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship and The Keene Sentinel.This episode was recorded at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, NHMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@themonadnocker@radicallyrural@hannahgrimescenter@keene_sentinel@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Eric Cacciatore is the creator and host of the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast, where he helps listeners understand how to become unstoppable in the restaurant business. Restaurant UnstoppableThis episode was recorded in Treeline OutfittersMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@restaurantunstoppablepodcast@treeline_outfitters@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Charley Cummings is the Founder and CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, where he helps to enable anyone to “make positive, lasting change in our local food ecosystemLinks and notesWalden Mutual BankWalden Local MeatThis episode was recorded at Walden Mutual Bank in Concord, NHMusic by Sneaky Miles Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Laura Cleminson is the founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club. The Pre-Dead Social Club is on a mission to foster open die-a-logue and strengthen community ties surrounding topics relating to death, dying, and end-of-life decisions. Links & Notes:Pre-Dead Social ClubLaura’s Tedx Portsmouth TalkMusic provided by Sneaky MilesInstagram@predeadsocialclub@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Dr. Alexandra Martin is a historical archaeologist and anthropologist at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. She is also a faculty fellow in anthropology at the University of New Hampshire.Dr. Alexandra MartinAlix’s Tedx TalkStrawbery Banke MuseumInstagram:@tedxam@strawberybankemuseum@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Nate Hastings is Vice President at the Chamber Collaborative of Greater PortsmouthLinks & Notes:Chamber Collaborative of Greater PortsmouthCollaborate & ListenInstagram:@portschamber@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Dr. Nancy Pearson is a Civic Engagement Specialist and Educational Author. Links & Notes:Nancy Pearson’s Tedx Portsmouth TalkInstagram:@tedxportsmouth@granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe