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North Country Media Network
by Ann Donnelly
North Country Media Network: Upstate NY’s Voices of AuthorityTired of the noise? Tune into the source. The North Country Media Network is the premier audio destination for the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Upstate New York. From the Adirondacks and north to Saratoga and the Capital Region, we bring you the conversations that matter.Why Listen?- Expert Perspectives: Hear directly from the innovators and entrepreneurs driving our regional economy.- Deep-Dive Insights: Move beyond the headlines with context you won’t find on social media.- Local Heart: We celebrate the unique professional and outdoor lifestyle that makes the North Country home.Whether you're interested in business leadership, community culture, or regional growth, our curated shows keep you informed and inspired. Founded by strategist Ann Donnelly, we are committed to professional, high-fidelity storytelling for the Upstate community.Listen everywhere podcasts are found.
Episodes
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Small Business, Big Impact: Regional Growth & Childcare Solutions with Melanie Fronhofer Weber
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Melanie Fronhofer Weber -- Co-Owner, (g)row; Business & HR Manager, Common Roots Brewing Company; Board Chair, EDC Warren County ******** "Childcare is Everyone's Business: Building a Stronger Adirondack Region" Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:15 AM to 1 PM The Carriage...
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The Q4 Business Reset: Taking Inventory for a Strong Finish & 2027 Growth
Host & Strategic Guide: Ann Donnelly | Founder, North Country Media Network | Fractional COO & Business Growth Strategist Episode Overview We are already halfway through October, and for many entrepreneurs and business leaders, the anxiety of unfinished annual goals is starting to set in. But...
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Modern Policing, Recruitment Challenges, and Community Service with Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Jim LaFarr, Warren County Sheriff Episode Overview In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr for an open, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, community-centered policing, and the modern realities…
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Clearing Business Blocks: The Ruby Red Road to Peak Leadership Performance
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Karen Carey, Owner & Intuitive Life & Business Support Coach, Ruby Red Road Episode Overview In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly speaks with Karen Carey, owner of Ruby Red Road. Drawing on 30 years in the customer service and beauty...
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Can You Afford Not to Have a Financial Advisor? Inside Wealth Planning with Equitable Financial
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Brandon Crist, Financial Advisor & Max Benedetto, Financial Advisor Associate, Equitable Financial Episode Overview In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Brandon Crist and Max Benedetto of Equitable Financial Advisors....
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Beyond the Break-Fix: Proactive Cybersecurity and Local Partnership with Nic Molik
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Nic Molik, Director of Partnerships, Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs) Episode Overview In this live-on-location episode of Building Success Stories from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Nic Molik, Director of Partnerships at Adirondack Technical...
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From NFL Sunday Ticket to Escape Rooms: How Kingpin’s Alley is Redefining Family Entertainment in South Glens Falls
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Alison Bohannon, Owner, Kingpin’s Alley Family Entertainment Center Episode Overview In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly checks in live from Moreau Commons with Alison Bohannon, co-owner of Kingpin’s Alley Family Entertainment Center. Alison...
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Anonymity is the Enemy of Growth: Building a Marketing Engine That Converts
Guest Host: Janice Durant, New Trails Business Consultants, Inc. & Chief Franchise Matchmaker Guest: Ann Donnelly, Founder, North Country Media Network & Business Growth Strategist Episode Overview What happens when you have the best product in town, but nobody knows you exist? In this...
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Why Local Underwriting Wins: Inside Arrow Bank’s 175-Year Legacy with Kevin Porpora
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Kevin Porpora, VP, Residential Mortgage Originator, Arrow Bank Episode Overview What is the true value of face-to-face banking in a digital world? In this episode of Building Success Stories, recorded live at The Gathering at Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down...
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Why Local Matters: The Hidden Truth Behind Upstate New York's Economy with Mike Borgos
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Mike Borgos, Partner, Borgos & Del Signore Attorneys at Law Episode Overview In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, recorded live on-location at Moreau Commons during Scott Cross’s community gathering, host Ann Donnelly sits down with local attorney Mike…
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The Power of Local: 6 Upstate NY Business Leaders on Why Community is Everything
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Brandon Crist & Max Benedetto (Equitable Financial) Nic Molik (ADKtechs) Karen Carey (Ruby Red Road) Alison Bohannon (Kingpin's Alley Family Fun) Michael Borgos (Borgos & Del Signore, P.C.) Kevin Porpora (Arrow Bank) Episode Overview: Why Upstate NY is Built for…
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Walking Out of the Darkness with AFSP NENY Executive Director Missy Stolfi
Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. In this debut episode of the AFSP Northeastern New York podcast, guest host Ann Donnelly (North Country Media Network) speaks with Missy Stolfi, Executive Director of the AFSP Northeastern New...
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From Hidden to High-Traffic: Scaling Tease Salon & Beauty Bar Glens Falls NY
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: MeLinda Stanley, Owner, Tease Salon & Beauty Bar Episode Overview How does relocating your brick-and-mortar business change your growth trajectory? In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly visits Tease Salon & Beauty Bar on South Street in Glens...
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Unlocking Upstate NY: Small Business Resources, Upskilling & Economic Strategy with Carrie Woerner
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Episode Overview What happens when a tech writer leaves a Fortune 500 Corporate Giant to pivot into non-profit leadership and eventually becomes a pivotal voice in the New York State Assembly? In this episode of the Building...
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Inside Floro’s Mercantile Glens Falls with Owner Ali Gazetos Mineo
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Ali Gazetos Mineo, Owner, Floro's Mercantile Episode Overview What happens when an 86-year-old local restaurant legacy gives birth to a modern downtown boutique? In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Ali Gazetos Mineo, the...
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Inside Hometown Shop with Kara Magoolaghan – The South Street Glens Falls Renaissance
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Kara Magoolaghan, Co-Owner, Hometown Shop Episode Overview How does a trained engineer with a law degree end up designing the coziest, most vibrant vintage retail hub in Downtown Glens Falls? In this exclusive bonus feature of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly...
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The South Street Renaissance: How NYS DRI & Private Investment are Transforming Glens Falls
Host: Ann Donnelly Featured Audio Interviews: Kara Magoolaghan, Co-Owner, Hometown Shop MeLinda Stanley, Owner, Tease Salon and Beauty Bar Ali Gazetus Mineo, Owner, Floro's Mercantile Jim Siplon, President & CEO, Warren County EDC (From Episode 10) With Additional Insights From: Katy Foster,...
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How Authentic Communities Win in the Age of AI with Jim Siplon, EDC Warren County, NY
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Jim Siplon, President & CEO, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Warren County What if the secret to building a resilient regional economy isn't chasing smokestacks or mega-factories, but leveraging the irreplaceable "power of place"? In this episode of Building…
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Chakras, Tuning Forks, & Cattle: How Laura Killian Brings Healing to Everything
In this episode of Four Blonde Moms, Co-Hosts Ann Donnelly and energy healer Laura Killian sit down for a deep dive into her personal journey from dental hygienist to intuitive healer. Laura demystifies energy work, breaking down what Reiki actually is, how frequency and intention play a role in...
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Mastering the “Human Layer” of Cybersecurity: Vicki Marking & Bryan Carr, LayerEight
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Vicki Marking, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Bryan Carr, Account Executive, LayerEight In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Vicki Marking and Bryan Carr from Layer Eight. Layer Eight is an IT company that recently expanded...
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How to Stand Out in a Tight Real Estate Market: Leadership & Legacy with Scott Cross
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Scott Cross, Broker/Owner of Crosspoint Realty Why do some real estate agents thrive while others struggle to find their footing? And what does it take to leave a secure management role overseeing 58 agents to build your own brokerage from the ground up? In this episode…
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Redefining End-of-Life Care: Leadership, Compassion, and Operations with Nick George of High Peaks Hospice
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Nick George, Executive Director, High Peaks Hospice In this powerful episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Nick George, the Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice. Celebrating 40 years of service, High Peaks Hospice provides vital,...
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The Irony of Mindfulness: Getting Out of Your Mind (And Into Your Heart)
Welcome back to Four Blonde Moms! Today, Ann and Laura are broadcasting straight from Laura's she shed to talk about the transition from perfectionism to presence. If you’ve ever felt the overwhelming pressure to have the perfect spring garden or felt the sting of judgment from the local PTA…
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The AI Equalizer: How Local Businesses Can Compete with Enterprise Giants
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Christopher Crowd, Founder, Severus AI Episode Overview Are you a business owner drowning in daily tasks and struggling to scale? In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Christopher Crowd, the tech specialist and founder behind Severus…
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Building a Foundation of Trust: How Northern Builders is Expanding the Trades and Workforce Growth
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Mark Stewart & Nic Denno, Co-Founders of Northern Builders Episode Overview What happens when you combine the discipline, leadership, and community-first mindset of law enforcement with a passion for high-quality craftsmanship? You get Northern Builders. In this episode...
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Ray Agnew, Vice President, Hospital & Community Engagement, Glens Falls Hospital
In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with F. Raymond "Ray" Agnew, the Vice President of Hospital and Community Engagement at Glens Falls Hospital. Ray shares his fascinating career trajectory, which began at the Crane School of Music, where he studied music...
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John Snyder, Executive Director, The Park Theater Foundation, Glens Falls, NY
In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with John Snyder, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls, New York. Relocating from a remote village in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, John brings a unique blend of experience in…
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Kevin O’Brien, President & Insurance Sherpa, TechFirst Insurance
In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Kevin O’Brien, co-founder of TechFirst Insurance Agency. With a career spanning decades—from working with industry giants like Travelers to leading family-run agencies and bank consolidations—Kevin has seen the…
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Spencer Bray & Nic Ketter, Founders, Realize Brokers & Consultants, Glens Falls, NY
Disrupting Upstate Real Estate: Technology, Discretion, and the $6.5M Lake George Estate with Realize Brokers Episode Overview: What do aviation, cryptocurrency, and a chance meeting at a local cigar bar have to do with the future of real estate in Glens Falls? In this episode of Building Success...
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Colleen Carlson, Director of Sales, Saratoga Casino Hotel
In this episode, Ann Donnelly sits down with Colleen Carlson, the Director of Sales at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, to explore a career that spans decades at one of Saratoga’s most iconic properties. From her humble beginnings selling race programs at age 15 to overseeing sales for a massive…
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Sharon Horton, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Northern Saratoga, Warren, Washington Counties
In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Sharon Horton, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. With a rich background spanning hospitality and major nonprofits such as the American Cancer Society, the...
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Kevin Kroeze, Owner, The Use Less Store, Glens Falls NY
Embracing Sustainability with the Use Less Store in Glens Falls Discover how Kevin Kroeze has revolutionized local shopping with his eco-friendly refill store, bringing sustainable habits to Glens Falls. Learn about innovative products, community impact, and tips to start reducing waste today.…
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Jared Humiston, President & CEO, Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs)
In this episode, Jared Humiston, President and CEO of Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs), shares his journey from a small startup to a thriving IT service provider focused on proactive cybersecurity, strategic growth, and company culture. Discover how intentional client selection…
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Ryan McNaughton, Owner, Stinky’s Coffee Co
Discover the inspiring journey of Ryan McNaughton as he transforms his passion for coffee into a community-centered coffee shop in Moreau. From humble beginnings with homebrewing to opening a bustling local spot, Ryan shares insights into entrepreneurship, ethical sourcing, and fostering the…
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Lake George Regional Chamber Women in Business Live @ Herzog Law Firm
In this episode, we attend the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce's monthly Women In Business meeting and interview some of the attendees. We explore how the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, fosters community connections, and offers valuable resources for...
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John Jacobs, Inventor & former Owner, Inside Edge & Reliable Racing
This conversation explores the history and evolution of Inside Edge and Reliable Racing, detailing the journey of the family business from its origins to its current state. The discussion highlights innovations in ski racing equipment, the transition of leadership, and the ongoing contributions…
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Jack & Cathy Hay, Owners, Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs, NY
This conversation explores the journey of a family-owned ski shop, discussing its operations, the evolution of ski equipment, and the challenges faced in the ski industry. The speakers reflect on their experiences with customer engagement through ski trips, the impact of COVID-19 on business...
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Meet the "4 Blonde Moms"
In this debut episode, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Laura Killian and Judy Vigor at the Killian Beef Ranch. They explore the serendipitous connections that brought them together and the shared experiences of motherhood in the Adirondack region. From the "juicy" lessons of the pandemic to the...
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Felicia Lynn, Owner, Hometown Board Shop, Glens Falls
In this conversation, Felicia Lynn, owner of Hometown Board Shop in Glens Falls, shares her journey from a passionate snowboarder and ski instructor to a business owner. She discusses the challenges of starting a business, the importance of community engagement, and her plans for the future of…
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Jason Tyler, Eastern New York, Market Lead, Stark Tech
In this episode, host Ann Donnelly meets Jason Tyler, the Eastern New York Market Lead for Stark Tech. As a new member of the Adirondack Chamber, Jason shares how Stark Tech is transforming from a traditional temperature control company into a powerhouse of holistic building solutions and energy...
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Alexander Bodensieck, Owner & Founder, AVB Taxes, Glens Falls
In this episode, Ann speaks with Alex Bodensieck of AVB Taxes, who shares his journey into accounting and taxation. He discusses his passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of tax returns, particularly in rental real estate and small businesses. Bodensieck emphasizes the importance…
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Lisa Boucher, CEO HR Ninja, Co-Founder HR Cafe
In this conversation, Lisa Boucher, founder of HR Ninja, shares her extensive human resources experience and discusses the challenges and rewards of her journey. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs, navigating employee benefits, and fostering community through…
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Kara Magoolaghan, Principal, KMCG LLC, and Co-Owner, Hometown, Glens Falls
In this episode, Kara Magoolaghan, principal of KMCG LLC, discusses her journey from mechanical engineering to founding a consultancy focused on helping nonprofits and small governments with capital projects. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable and resilient building practices,...
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Jacqueline O’Donnell, Author, Founder, Math Educator
In this episode, Ann Donnelly speaks with Jacqueline O'Donnell, founder of Math Refresh. They discuss her journey in creating a math education company that makes math relevant and engaging for students. O'Donnell shares insights on the challenges faced during the pandemic, the benefits of online...
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Serena Smith, Owner & Instructor, Hot Yoga Queensbury
In this episode, Ann Donnelly speaks with Serena Smith, the owner of Hot Yoga Queensbury. She shares her journey into the world of hot yoga, the challenges of running a fitness studio, and the importance of community in yoga practice. She discusses the various styles of yoga offered at her…
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Janice Durant, Chief Franchise Matchmaker, New Trails Business Consultants, Inc.
In this episode, Janice Durant from New Trails Business Consultants discusses her journey in the franchising world, the intricacies of transitioning from corporate life to business ownership, and the various aspects of franchise ownership. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's...
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Ryan McConky & Travis Dunklee, Owners, Strategic Emergency Training & Consulting, Glens Falls
In this episode, we explore the journey and mission of Strategic Emergency Training and Consulting, founded in Glens Falls by Ryan McConky and Travis Dunklee. They discuss their origins, the evolution of their training services, and their commitment to community safety through CPR and AED…
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Joël Lynn Ralph, Owner & Designer, Joël Lynn Kitchen & Bath Designs, Glens Falls
In this episode, Joël Lynn Ralph shares her journey from a family background in kitchen and bath design to establishing her own business. She discusses the challenges and joys of being self-employed, the intricacies of kitchen design, and her passion for reviving historical homes. Ralph…
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Jakob White, Chef and Co-Owner, Cleome Table + Bar in Glens Falls NY
Update 2/17/2026: Cleome announced on its Facebook page that it is closing on 3/1/2026. Best of luck to Jakob and the team on their next ventures. Join Ann Donnelly as she learns about the culinary (and business) journey of Jakob White, the chef and co-owner of Cleome Table and Bar in Glens…
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Chuck Copenspire, Creative Strategist & Author
In this episode, Ann speaks with Chuck Copenspire, Creative Strategist and Author, who shares his journey from overcoming social anxiety through improv to building a successful marketing business, Identity Pending. Chuck discusses the importance of networking, authenticity in marketing, and the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
North Country Media Network: Upstate NY’s Voices of AuthorityTired of the noise? Tune into the source. The North Country Media Network is the premier audio destination for the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Upstate New York. From the Adirondacks and north to Saratoga and the Capital Region, we bring you the conversations that matter.Why Listen?- Expert Perspectives: Hear directly from the innovators and entrepreneurs driving our regional economy.- Deep-Dive Insights: Move beyond the headlines with context you won’t find on social media.- Local Heart: We celebrate the unique professional and outdoor lifestyle that makes the North Country home.Whether you're interested in business leadership, community culture, or regional growth, our curated shows keep you informed and inspired. Founded by strategist Ann Donnelly, we are committed to professional, high-fidelity storytelling for the Upstate community.Listen everywhere podcasts are found.
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North Country Media Network: Upstate NY’s Voices of AuthorityTired of the noise? Tune into the source. The North Country Media Network is the premier audio destination for the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Upstate New York. From the Adirondacks and north to Saratoga and the Capital...
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