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The Front Porch Podcast
by Anna Hall
Welcome to the Front Porch Podcast!Join us as we uncover the extraordinary stories of people who are part of Front Porch Communities and Services—a dynamic not-for-profit organization that provides high quality services through senior living communities, affordable housing communities and other programs and services.In each episode we'll explore how intergenerational connections and purpose in community shape our lives, how creative engagement builds belonging, and how each of us contributes to a thriving community culture.From young professionals just starting their journeys to lifelong learners pursuing new passions, our guests' experiences reflect the heart of Front Porch—a place where innovation and compassion come together to reimagine what's possible in retirement communities and beyond.Together, we'll explore how purpose, creativity, and community shape us all, with stories that will inspire you to discover your own unique contribution.Host – Anna HallProducer & Editor – C
Episodes
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Never Stop Learning: Lessons in Leadership with Pete Spencer
How can we learn to become better leaders? In this episode of The Front Porch Podcast, host Anna Hall talks with San Francisco Towers resident Pete Spencer. Drawing on his 46-year career with the Social Security Administration and his continued service with Front Porch and LeadingAge California,...
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Embracing Change with P.L.U.C.K.: a conversation with Joe Danks
Change is difficult for most of us, no matter our age. But the transition from living on our own to living in a senior community comes with its own unique challenges. Enter Joe Danks, professor emeritus of psycholinguistics and resident president of Casa De Mañana. Joe, together with his wife…
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Go Behind the Music with Geoven Snaer and Dianne Kae Enriquez
When we first started The Front Porch Podcast, we searched for a theme song that would embody the spirit of Front Porch. What we didn't expect was to find the composers right here, within our own organization. In this episode, host Anna Hall sits down with Canterbury Woods Senior Executive...
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The Art of Golf and Life with Amy Alcott
"People should never retire." That's Hall of Fame golfer Amy Alcott's philosophy—and it's the starting point for a thoughtful conversation with host Anna Hall about purpose, community, and embracing every new chapter of life. Recorded at the Front Porch Golf Tournament, Amy reflects on the art of...
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Discovering (and Re-discovering) Your Purpose at Any Age with Patty Trevor
In this episode, host Anna Hall, creator of the Purpose Equation®, finds a kindred spirit! Walnut Village resident Patty Trevor has always been driven by a profound sense of purpose, from her work as a Community Liaison Officer in Kuwait to her current role as a "purpose workshop" facilitator at...
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Inside the Kingsley Manor Fashion Show with Michael Essex and Amani Rose
What started as an ambitious idea for a resident fashion show became something much bigger: a powerful reminder of how much creative expression and visibility matters at any age. In this episode of The Front Porch Podcast, host Anna Hall talks with Kingsley Manor Life Enrichment team Michael…
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Belonging: The Heart of Community—with Arthur Liggins & Candace Young-Schult
Carlsbad By The Sea residents Arthur and Candace were born in adjacent towns in Virginia, but their lives unfolded along very different paths. While Art, with the support of his church community, was navigating life under Jim Crow eventually finding his path in the military, Candace became a…
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Commander Beth Coye: A Warrior for Equality
Beth F. Coye, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, writer, and Wesley Palms resident, shares her remarkable journey as a life-long advocate for social justice. From authoring a groundbreaking study on women in the Navy, to helping shape lasting change through her work on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't...
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"It's Not Just Housekeeping": What Gives Work Meaning? A conversation with Randi Jorgenson
Randi Jorgenson began her career as a housekeeper at Spring Lake Village and now leads a team of 36 employees while overseeing 400 resident apartments in her role as Housekeeping Manager. In this episode, Randi reflects on how opportunities for growth and advancement, respect for each team…
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Welcome Love, Welcome the Stranger - with David E. Jackson (Part 2)
After losing his beloved wife of 50 years, David embraces a new chapter of life. From leading inclusive Shabbat services at St. Paul's Towers, to teaching a class of boisterous first graders, to learning to fall in love…again, David shows us how acceptance of loss and grief, as an essential part…
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Who Shall Live? Growing Through Grief with David E. Jackson (Part 1)
David E. Jackson spent his career as an educator, but some of his most profound "life lessons" have come out of navigating loss and grief. After evacuating his Santa Rosa home during the Glass Fire and relocating to St. Paul's Towers at the height of Covid, David faced the heartbreaking loss of…
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Former Pro-Wrestler Victor Ceron Pays it Forward
Before Victor Ceron fell in love with senior living he was known in the pro-wrestling world as "Kafu: The Brazilian Beast." In this episode, Victor shares how his early experiences growing up in Mexico, and his time in the wrestling world shaped his deep appreciation for culture and authenticity....
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Building Belonging with Dorothy Astorga
From her early years as member of a large migrant family—following the crops from town to town—to her work as a teacher, principal, and advocate, Dorothy Astorga has always understood the importance of community in fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Now, living at Fredericka Manor, she...
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Discovering Jean Owen
Jean Owen always thought of herself as "somebody's someone" – first as her mother's daughter then as her husband's wife. It wasn't until she moved to Villa Gardens that she began stepping into her power as "Just Jean." As president of the resident council and key contributor to Sarah Friedland's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Front Porch Podcast!Join us as we uncover the extraordinary stories of people who are part of Front Porch Communities and Services—a dynamic not-for-profit organization that provides high quality services through senior living communities, affordable housing communities and other programs and services.In each episode we'll explore how intergenerational connections and purpose in community shape our lives, how creative engagement builds belonging, and how each of us contributes to a thriving community culture.From young professionals just starting their journeys to lifelong learners pursuing new passions, our guests' experiences reflect the heart of Front Porch—a place where innovation and compassion come together to reimagine what's possible in retirement communities and beyond.Together, we'll explore how purpose, creativity, and community shape us all, with stories that will inspire you to discover your own unique contribution.Host – Anna HallProducer & Editor – C
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Welcome to the Front Porch Podcast!Join us as we uncover the extraordinary stories of people who are part of Front Porch Communities and Services—a dynamic not-for-profit organization that provides high quality services through senior living communities, affordable housing communities and other...
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