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Suburban Folk
by suburbanfolk
We discuss all things of interest to suburbanites like travel, finances, home projects, health, and entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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PARENTING - Tonies, an Educational Toy with Drew Vernon
I am joined by repeat guest, Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for the toy company, Tonies. The Toniebox is a child-friendly speaker that comes with Tonies that are placed on the top of the speaker to play songs and tell stories. Many of your favorite characters are available, including Disney.…
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PARENTING - Building Your Child's Learning Skills with Kelsey Komorowski
My guest is Kelsey Komorowski, founder of Komo. Komo is a consulting company that works with students and parents to build students' learning and critical thinking skills. We chat about what is good and bad about the "traditional" school model and how it can be improved. We focus on the skills to...
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PARENTING - Spending Quality Time with Kids and Interactive Entertainment
In this week's episode I highlight the greatest lesson and habit I gained from the pandemic. Work from home flexibility allowed for more time spent with family and less reliant on child care. Quality time spent with kids in the form of picking them up from the bus or coaching their sports team is...
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FINANCE Alternative Health Care Models and Life Insurance with Eric Geier
My guest is Eric Geier, President of Puresurance. We talk about the good and bad of the "typical" American health insurance policy and why people can get confused and frustrated with their policies. Eric walks through how his company offers an alternative model that starts with underwritten...
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TRAVEL - Appreciating Domestic Travel
In this episode, I talk about how my family pivoted our travel plans during COVID and focused more on domestic travel. Specifically, we were able to enjoy Yellowstone National Park, the Smokey Mountains and Maui, HI in place of cruises and international destinations. We were so happy with all of...
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FINANCE - Current State of Investments with Brian Haney
My guest is Brian Haney, Founder and VP of The Haney Company. We talk about the current state of the stock market and other investments that are at record highs while facing the uncertain times during the pandemic. We highlight the fact that there are more options for how to invest than ever…
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HOME IMPROVEMENT - Kitchen Remodel DIY
In this solo episode, Greg gives his best tips for DIYing a kitchen remodel. He starts by talking about what to consider for both base cabinets and wall cabinets. He recommends the discount cabinet company Cabinets To Go to save money on well-constructed cabinets. He shares lessons learned in...
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PARENTING - Conflict Resolution with Natalie Garramone
My guest is Natalie Garramone, owner and principal consultant at ONE EIGHTY, a firm focusing on conflict resolution and mediation. We discuss the reasons for conflict arising at work and how we can be best positioned to productively resolve issues. She stresses the importance of listening and...
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HOME IMPROVEMENT - Bathroom Remodel DIY
In this solo episode, I talk about the parts of a bathroom remodel to consider doing yourself without a contractor. I walk through the process of replacing a toilet, sink, and installing a tile floor. I also talk about some of the specific instances where it might be best to hire a plumber. The...
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HEALTH - Direct Care - Removing Insurance from Health Care with Chris Habig
My guest is Chris Habig, co-founder of Freedom Healthworks. We talk about the concept of direct care in which patients subscribe directly to a doctor and pay directly for services without the need for a third party insurance. Our discussion covers some of the history of the Affordable Care Act...
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HEALTH - Take Care of Yourself During the Pandemic
My guest is Renee Exelbert, Psychologist and Trainer. Renee returns to the show to talk about ways that people can look after themselves and others while surviving through the pandemic. We talk about diet, exercise and mental health. For each area, a consistent theme of giving yourself slack…
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TRAVEL - Return to the Coca-Cola Trail with Larry Jorgensen
My guest is Larry Jorgensen, author of the new book Return to the Coca-Cola Trail. Be sure to check out Larry's first appearance on the show discussing the first book in this series. In the newest installment, he highlights additional towns with notable Coca-Cola history, where to find…
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FINANCE - Finding Deals and Networking in Real Estate with Amy Mahjoory
My Guest is Amy Mahjoory, real estate investor, author and coach. She walks through her journey from 9 - 5 job to real estate investing. She emphasizes the importance of having the right systems and teams in place to be successful. She describes how she accomplished this through using coaches to...
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PARENTING - College Options and How to Save
My guest is Paul Fagan, host of the Financial Dads Podcast. We talk about the different options for college and what we have considered so far to help guide our children towards the best choice. We also give our perspectives about why college is so expensive. Then we highlight some savings...
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PARENTING - Tonies, An Educational Toy That Fosters Creativity with Drew Vernon
My guest is Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for Tonies. Tonies features the Toniebox, which is an audio player that pairs with Tonies that play children's songs and stories. There are also Creative Tonies that allow kids and their parents to record their own ideas, load them to the Tonie, and…
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FINANCE - The Mind of an Entrepreneur with Wayne Veldsman
My guest is Wayne Veldsman, president of Vel.Consulting and host of the Journey to Legacy Podcast. Wayne talks about his journey as a business owner and what skills it takes to become an entrepreneur. We talk about the importance of networking, communication, and problem-solving. He points out…
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PARENTING - Balancing Work and Parenting with Sonni Abatta
My guest Sonni Abatta. She is the host of We've Gotta Talk with Sonni, a podcast, talk show and blog. We talk about her transition from a television news personality to her current career. The primary factors for her decision center around family and health considerations. We discuss how...
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FINANCE - Choosing a Financial Advisor and How to be an Advisor with Dan Cuprill
My guest is Dan Cuprill, CFP. He is a Certified Financial Planner, author, and podcaster. We talk about what to look for when choosing a financial advisor as well as whether or not a person actually needs an advisor. For those that are already advisors or thinking about becoming one, Dan talks...
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FINANCE - Real Estate Investing with Sean O'Toole
My guest is Sean O'Toole, founder of Property Radar. The site provides public data for real estate investors to contact owners of potential off-market deals. We talk about the basics of real estate investing and some of the pitfalls that new investors fall into. Sean also compares real estate...
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PARENTING - Confessions of a Helmet-Free Childhood with Cinnia Curran Finfer
My guest is Cinnia Curran Finfer, author of Confession of a Helmet-Free Childhood: True-ish Tales of an Analog Upbringing. In the book, Cinnia recounts 13 stories from her childhood that both convey the sign of the times and also parallel experiences that many of us have had as children. We focus...
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FINANCE Challenging the Corporate Job and the American Healthcare System with Myles Wakeham
My guest is Myles Wakeham who runs the website beunconstrained.com and is the host of the "Unconstrained Podcast". Myles describes the moments in his life where everything seemed to be going his way when unforeseen tragedies struck. He's gone from a millionaire in his 30s to nearly broke and back...
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FINANCE - Selling Your Data with Jeff Bermant
My guest is Jeff Bermant, founder of Cocoon My Data Rewards. Jeff created a browser and mobile app that allow users to take control of their data and make some money selling it to other companies. We talk about how this happens to all of us online anyway and we don't see any of the money that...
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HEALTH - The ABCs of Medicare
My guest is Rick Gordon who has over 12 years of experience in Medicare programs. We take a deep dive into what Medicare is, who is eligible, and the many programs and benefits that are available. Right now is Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), so it is important for all Medicare...
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PARENTING - Online Math Education Software, Elephant Learning with Aditya Nagrath
My guest is Aditya Nagrath, founder and CEO of Elephant Learning. He describes the idea for the application and how he and the company strive to help students build a solid foundation in math. He talks about a correlation in math development with overall future academic performance. We also…
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Ep 058 - Achieving Health and Career Goals
My guest is Amy Goober. She is a certified health coach and business coach. We talk about ways to improve health and drive your career. We point to the many parallels in both worlds - defining goals, taking steps to achieve them, and appreciating the journey. We end by emphasizing the power of...
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Ep 057 - A Libertarian Walks Into A Bear By Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
My guest is Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, author of the new book A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear. The story features the town of Grafton, NH and what happens when a libertarian group descends upon the town to make it their own utopia and a burgeoning bear problem. We talk about the uniqueness of the...
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Ep 056 - Self Improvement and Environmental Conservation
My guest is Joyce Kristiansson, author of The Last Straw. Joyce walks us through her books steps to improve your life and build towards goals and purpose. We talk about the parallels between these steps and ways of helping the environment. We also relate how striving towards personal goals can…
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Ep 055 - Online Fitness, Connecting Trainers to Client
My guest is Ellie Sarmadi, owner of UBQFIT. The company provides a platform for personal trainers, nutritionists and other health experts to offer their services online through the site. Users of the site benefit from a wide variety of exercise options and teachers, most of the time at rates much...
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Ep 054 - Financial Independence, Divorce, Parenting and Travel in New England
My guest is Ben Reeder, host of the FI After 40 blog and podcast. We discuss what it means to be financially independent and how best to get there. Ben also shares insight into his divorce as well as tips for parenting with an ex. We end with his recommendations for places to visit and sites to…
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Ep 053 - Innovations in Education
My guest is Rebecca Holmes, CEO of the Colorado Education Initiative. We discuss the challenges facing schools this year during the lockdown, enhancements to the education system, and ways in which parents, teachers and administrators can collaborate together for more effective education. We work...
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Ep 052 - Understanding Home Buying
My guest is Alex, host of the Main St. Finance Podcast. Alex recently purchased his first home and dedicates his podcast to teaching others about financial literacy. We compare our home buying experiences and talk about what we looked for in finding a realtor, house hunting, and mortgage terms.…
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Ep 051 - Travel Hacks
My guest is Suzy Spadafora, admin of the SONIC Travelers Facebook group. We discuss the world of travel hacks - finding the best deals for flights, hotels, and vacation packages. We discuss a large number of resources to find the best deals as well as travel experiences. We end with the effect of...
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Ep 050 - Living Through and Recovering From a Stroke
My guest is Marcia Moran. She suffered a stroke in 2014 and has persevered through her recovery to find new passions and strengthen her relationships. We talk about her experience having a stroke, her hospital stay and subsequent rehab. From there, her story continues into her continued recovery...
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Ep 049 - Reopening Schools During COVID - Chesterfield County Schools
My guest is Kathryn Haines, Chesterfield County (Virginia) School Board. We have an in-depth conversation about the board's decision to start the school year virtually for all students (including special needs). We compare private to public schools, teacher compensation and safety, social...
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Ep 048 - Nonfinancial Retirement Planning
My guest is Patricia Cavanaugh, owner of The 3rd Act. She is a retirement coach who helps her clients plan for what they want to do after their career. We discuss the importance of planning, the pitfalls of not being prepared, and some of the variables to consider when developing a retirement…
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Ep 047 - Contractors From Hell
My guest is Jody Costello. She runs the website Contractors From Hell. We talk about her experience dealing with a bad contractor and how to make a plan to protect yourself. This plan includes vetting the contractors, making sure the contract protects you and your project, payment agreements, and...
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Ep 046 - Being a Dad
My guests are Matt Harrington and Brandon Seier. Matt's podcast, Caught By Happy, and Brandon's podcast, Builds, Bullets, and Brews, are part of the Rring Media Network along with Suburban Folk. We talk about our shows and how we help each other out through the Rring Media Network. From there, we...
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Ep 045 - Diversity and Inclusion in Travel and COVID Updates
Our guest is Tonya Fitzpatrick, owner of World Footprints, a Social Impact Travel Media Company and Podcast. We discuss the current state of travel given COVID 19 measures, the benefits of travel in meeeting new people, and the current state of diversity within the travel industry and among...
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Ep 044 - History and Present of Suburbia and Generation Profiles
Our guest is Steve McChesney. He is an Army Veteran, former stuntman, business coach, author and podcaster. We talk about a brief history of when the suburbs came about and the characteristics of the generations that have grown up there. We compare the differences in generations and how urban…
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Ep 043 - Limiting Spending
Greg is joined by his brother Eric where they explore why they are both "wired" for saving and not spending. They review purchases large and small in life and layout their logic and strategies for spending wisely. Major spending milestones covered are college, weddings, house, and cars. Day to…
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Ep 042 - Anxiety and Depression in Children, Screen Time, and Dealing with Divorce
Our guest is Dr. Tara Egan. She is a therapist, parent coach, author, and public speaker. We discuss causes of anxiety in children, causes of it, and how it may manifest itself. We also focus on screentime - why it is addictive, how to help your kids manage it, and the differences in quality...
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Ep 041 - Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching
Our guest is Eathan Janney, entrepreneur and host of the Run With It podcast. We discuss how he became an entrepreneur, the right mindset for starting a business and how best to manage your time. Eathan's podcast features successful business people who will present an idea they have that they do...
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Ep 040 - Weight Loss, Teaching, Writing, and Speaking
Our guest is Tyler Christensen. He is a teacher, author, speaker, and long distance runner. We discuss the ideas in his book that link exercise to clear thinking and how it applies to his teaching career. Tyler has also lost a significant amount of wait through running and proper dieting. He…
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Ep 039 - The Future of Suburbia
Our guest is Rebecca Scott, host of the Humans Now and Then Podcast. We tackle all of the Suburban Folk core topics - parenting, jobs, travel and health from the perspective of what the future might hold. This includes how technology may affect our kids and work life. Of course, we touch on the...
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Ep 038 - Virtual Assistant Business
Our guest is Gina Horkey, founder of Horkey Handbook. Gina was able to build up her virtual assistant business into her full-time job and now offers coaching for others to do the same. We discuss the different skills that can be used to become a virtual assistant, the hours to put in, and avenues...
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Ep 037 - Authentic Leadership
Our guest is Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked At Work: A Leader's Guide to Fearless Authenticity and executive coach. We discuss key points in the book including dealing with shame, facing failure, and what it means to be authentic. Danessa shares poignant stories in the book from her own...
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Ep 036 - Retirement Planning and Solo Agers
Our Guest is Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, owner of Life Encore. Sara specializes in retirement coaching - helping her clients plan for how they want to spend their retirement. We discuss the need to have a community and avoid isolation, finding your interests and passions for retirement, and…
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Ep 035 - Teaching Children Kindness
Our guest is Wendy Gilhula, author of the children's book series Pika Bunny. We cover the importance of teaching our kids how to be kind, how to deal with feelings, and considering others' feelings. We also chat about the impact of technology and screentime on children's manners and courteousness...
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Ep 034 - Travel Agency Coaching and Future Travel
Our guest is Nicole O'Sullivan of Birds Eye View Consulting. Nicole tells about her trip from the US back to Australia before lockdowns became more strict, her cross-country adventure only eating at Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurants, and her journey to become a travel agency consultant. We...
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Ep 033 - Heart Health
Our guest is a cardiologist, Dr. Anuj Shah of Apex Heart and Vascular. We cover many aspects of heart health including symptoms, prevention, and other conditions one might not think of as related to cardiovascular problems. There is practical information about cholesterol, diabetes, and dieting.…
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We discuss all things of interest to suburbanites like travel, finances, home projects, health, and entertainment.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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