The Well-Being Report

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Ballek-Cole of Cohesion Network about the first Civic Leadership Academy cohort.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Darian Colbert of Cohesion Network and Franklin Park residents Amanda Cruz and Luis Martinez to talk about the community being built in the neighborhood.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with the four Pastors of Allentown's Ripple Church to share how faith-based communities teach people how to show up for each other.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Richard Orlemann of Lehigh County to explore the importance of mental health services and discussion for all ages.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Erin Ludwig of LVHN about building community trust as a health network.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of LVHN's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Lisa Liddington and Kerri Green of LVHN about the network's opportunities for youth to learn about careers in healthcare.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kait Kelly of Community Services for Children to explore the safe spaces being created for young people in Allentown.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak listen to opinions on various areas of meaningful work and discuss their relevance in the push for community wellness.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Sherri Binder of Ripple Community Inc. and Vicky Kistler of the City of Allentown to talk about equitable housing.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA, about the value of reliable transportation for overall health and wellness.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez about Valley Health Partners' work to provide quality health care to all residents.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kim Schaffer, Executive Director of Community Bike Works, to talk about their work to give youth independence through bicycles.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Trevor Tormann of the City of Allentown and Megan Briggs of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation about recent workforce funding given to Allentown.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Cole of the Allentown Mayor's Office about the city's ongoing efforts to encourage resident involvement.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Pool Fellows Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert to discuss how their involvement in the fellowship helps their community improvement efforts.

Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Melissa Monbouquette of the BUILD Health Challenge to talk about how multi-sector community partnerships contribute to health outcomes.