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Heart Of The HustleEp 23 - Meet Caleb Wolff-Perrotta — The 11-Year-Old Skateboard Coach With Big Hustle EnergyI’m thrilled to introduce you to Caleb Wolff-Perrotta, an 11-year-old skateboard coach who’s already running a mentorship business, dog walking, and babysitting—all to fund his dream week at Camp Woodward. We recorded this mini-episode on location at West Orange Skate Park, where Caleb teaches kids how to find their balance on and off the board. He started skating at three, fell in love with it, and never looked back. Entrepreneurship clearly runs in the family—Caleb is the son of Danielle Perrotta (our Episode 22 guest), and his drive is such a powerful example of what happens when pas...
2025-08-2503 min
Heart Of The HustleEp 23 - Meet Caleb Wolff-Perrotta — The 11-Year-Old Skateboard Coach With Big Hustle EnergyI’m thrilled to introduce you to Caleb Wolff-Perrotta, an 11-year-old skateboard coach who’s already running a mentorship business, dog walking, and babysitting—all to fund his dream week at Camp Woodward. We recorded this mini-episode on location at West Orange Skate Park, where Caleb teaches kids how to find their balance on and off the board. He started skating at three, fell in love with it, and never looked back. Entrepreneurship clearly runs in the family—Caleb is the son of Danielle Perrotta (our Episode 22 guest), and his drive is such a powerful example of what happens when pas...
2025-08-2503 min
Heart Of The HustleEp 22 - Different Minds, Strong Bonds: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces for Neurodiverse KidsIn this powerful episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sit down with educator, advocate, and neurodivergent mom Danielle Perrotta to talk about creating safe, inclusive spaces for neurodiverse kids. Danielle shares her deeply personal story—living with ADHD and bipolar disorder, raising a daughter with multiple diagnoses including autism and epilepsy, and building a business that helps youth programs become truly inclusive.We talk candidly about the gaps in education and afterschool programming, the exhaustion of masking, and why “normal” is an outdated concept. Danielle brings both lived experience and professional insight to the conversation—and her work...
2025-08-1733 min
Heart Of The HustleEp 22 - Different Minds, Strong Bonds: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces for Neurodiverse KidsIn this powerful episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sit down with educator, advocate, and neurodivergent mom Danielle Perrotta to talk about creating safe, inclusive spaces for neurodiverse kids. Danielle shares her deeply personal story—living with ADHD and bipolar disorder, raising a daughter with multiple diagnoses including autism and epilepsy, and building a business that helps youth programs become truly inclusive.We talk candidly about the gaps in education and afterschool programming, the exhaustion of masking, and why “normal” is an outdated concept. Danielle brings both lived experience and professional insight to the conversation—and her work...
2025-08-1733 min
What in the WorldHow have older reality tv shows aged?America’s Next Top Model — the reality competition series hosted by Tyra Banks — continues to face criticism years after it stopped airing. And it’s not the only reality show that critics say hasn’t aged well. From Cops to The Swan to Mr Beast’s new show Beast Games, reality TV routinely courts controversy.We all know reality shows like The Traitors, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Real Housewives and Love Island. But how did the genre become so popular in the first place? We hear from Danielle Lindemann, a sociologist at Lehigh University and the author o...
2025-02-2716 min
SIP in SOMAEpisode 26 - Owls and Lions playing MaplewoodstockEpisode 26 with Owls and Lions - a hot band playing at Maplewoodstock!
⭐️Happy Anniversary to SIP IN SOMA
⭐️What is the Ukulele Kids Club?
⭐️It’s that time of year again! DAVESTOCK III - WHOO HOO!
It is always a pleasure to connect with a great group of people doing amazing things with music and bringing the gift of music to kids.
Owls and Lions will be playing at Maplewoodstock this coming weekend - Sunday July 14th at 3:30 pm. I chatted with them about their new EP, their personal connection to songs and their support of the Ukulele Kids Club - bringing mus...
2019-07-1232 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 25 - Mark Murphy and the Under Cover Music FestEpisode 25 with Mark Murphy of Mark Murphy Music in South Orange, NJ
⭐️Let’s talk about music! Mark is a beloved music educator and has a beautiful, stylish musical space that delights the eye and has amazing energy.
⭐️We chat about the Undercover Music festival and Mark’s vision come to life.
⭐️Shout out to my Mom! Happy Birthday to her during this beautiful month of JUNE!
What a treat to talk with Mark - his trajectory as a Maplewood business owner is awesome - his business keeps growing and growing. And it’s no wonder - he is a talented teacher a...
2019-05-2533 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 24 - Meredith Ruden, Founder of The Feather FoundationEpisode 24 with Dr. Meredith Ruden of The Feather Foundation
⭐️Why is Maplewood so important to me?
⭐️Talking about The Feather Foundation with Dr. Meredith Ruden, an organization that gives hope to parents with cancer.
⭐️SOOOO many events!
It was a delight to chat with Meredith Ruden, fellow Maplewoodian, who is doing so much to connect, collaborate and contribute to our community and beyond. She came on the podcast to talk about The Feather Foundation, an organization that she founded to help families. Our conversation is rich and we talk about the challenges of raising kids in general, and with the added stress...
2019-04-231h 09SIP in SOMAEpisode 23 - Best in Class Tutoring in South Orange, NJEpisode 23 with Dr. Alissa Gardenhire of Best in Class Tutoring
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⭐️Why do families seek tutoring?
⭐️Is our speedy culture killing the idea of studying and hard work?
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👏Talking with Alissa is easy, fun and always enlightening.
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✨Check out our conversation and then go to all of the cool places that Alissa recommends in SOMA and beyond!
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📓You can find Dr. Alissa Gardenhire and Best in Class Tutoring:
https://join.bestinclasseducation.com/south-orange
This episode of SIP in SOMA is sponsored by Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments at www.finlayandgage.com
Audio editing was done by Alan Friedman at www.audiolifer.com
Our theme music was composed by...
2019-04-0633 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 22 - Jed Baker, PhD of the Social Skill Training ProjectEpisode 22 with Jed Baker, PhD of The Social Skills Training Project
⭐️Talking about social skills groups for young people with autism, sensory and social challenges.
⭐️Jed shares strategies for families and educators to proactively support challenging situations
⭐️We discuss the Sensory Friendly Movie event and programming that encourages sensitivity in schools, the community and job sites.
It was a privilege and pleasure to talk with Jed Baker, PhD about his social skills training groups and support of young people in our community and beyond. We discussed how support of people with special needs is a mutually beneficial goal and he shared some...
2019-02-1538 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 21 - Josi Stone of WildlyEpisode 21 with Josi Stone, Floral Designer and owner of Wildly
⭐️Josi and I talked about her new studio space in South Orange.
⭐️We talk about her creative workshops and open house this Sunday.
⭐️Events Galore this February - ukulele jam session, family movie event and an open mic!
I truly enjoyed my chat with Josi Stone, and inspirational entrepreneur who just joined Leanna Lu and Maddy Shaw at 12 West South Orange Avenue in opening a creative studio that is a home to all of their thriving businesses.
Josi shares her love of flowers and design with me and we talk about her in...
2019-02-0115 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 20 - Nubia Duvall WilsonEpisode 20 with Nubia Duvall Wilson, Published Author
📚We had a soulful conversation about her book, the Survivor’s Club.
🤝Nubia shared her experience as a survivor of abuse and her work to help other survivors get the support they need.
💛This is the perfect book for a “Book Club for Busy People” - it’s a short read that will lead to a big conversation.
This episode is fully an immersion into the interview with Nubia. She is candid about her experiences and all of the emotions that she felt and still feels when there is a triggering event, like the Supreme Court...
2018-12-0638 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 19 - Lulu French and Rocket ImprovI sat down to chat with Lulu French about her life as the founder of Rocket Improv and her upcoming improv shows she is producing and taking part in during the month of December. This episode is also available on our YouTube channel - check it out!
2018-12-0149 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 18 - My Happy Birthday and Take the Cake ReplayEpisode 18 is here!
🎂Happy Birthday to me!
💛Take the Cake Birthday Fundraiser and Interview Replay
🛍Let’s celebrate being a wonderful community this year! Have some local fun!
It’s a pleasure to replay an amazing interview with Janine and Laura, the amazing women behind the Take the Cake non-profit organization bringing birthday parties to children who might not be able to have a birthday party.
We are still constructing the studio for SIP in SOMA and getting ready for our big reveal on Black Friday! Thank you for your support and your patience!
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2018-11-1744 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 17 - MEND NJ Interview and We are Under Construction!Episode 17 is here!
🌟Holiday POP-Up Shop Prep
💛MEND NJ Reprise
🚗Electric Cars and Coffee and Jeopardy at South Next 2018!
I am really thrilled to bring you a great episode and repeat an awesome interview with Robin Peacock from MEND NJ.
I will be doing some construction on the podcast during the next two weeks! Stay tuned for updates and announcements!
2018-11-0933 minSIP in SOMASpecial Get out the VOTE Episode - Interview with Felisha George“Get out the VOTE” Series Continues!
I chatted with Felisha George in early September before she dropped out of the School Board Candidate race. Our interview was amazing - all about what KIDS think about our schools and Felisha’s own RECENT experience in SOMSD.
Felisha shouts out her old teachers and talked about the supportive arts climate in the district. We talked about our dream of a district that is inclusive and supportive of ALL our CHILDREN. It’s a loss that Felisha is not running, but I am so happy that she remains an involved community member!
2018-11-0355 minSIP in SOMASIP in SOMA: Bruno J. Navarro, Board of Ed Candidate 2018In these special “Get out the VOTE” episode, I chat with Bruno J. Navarro, school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.
2018-10-2624 minSIP in SOMASIP in SOMA: Javier Farfan, Board of Ed Candidate 2018In this special “Get out the VOTE” episode, I chat with Javier Farfan, a school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.
2018-10-2629 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 15 - Spotlight on OrderGrabbersThis week I share an interview with Aman Wilkerson, the founder and owner of OrderGrabbers. Aman shares his new business venture that supports local restaurants and his vision to support and grow young leaders at Seton Hall. Our conversation taught me so much about the restaurant delivery service business that I never knew!
📓 Aman wants to help young people by giving them the responsibilities that go beyond classroom “projects” and help students become entrepreneurs or secure jobs after having real-world experience. I 💛 to brainstorm about growing future leaders! Follow @ordergrabbers on Instagram and check out their website: www.Ordergrabbers.com
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2018-10-1855 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 14 - Becoming a knowledgeable voterEpisode 14 is here! 🌟Burnout 💛Gratitude Attitude 📓Become an informed SOMA voter now! 💗YAY for South Orange & Maplewood peeps! Call to Action: Become an informed voter: If you have 5 minutes: 🍁Visit Village Green & check out the candidate profiles: https://www.facebook.com/1416499235278364/posts/2122640211330926/ If you have 15 minutes: 🍁Check out a couple of the candidate websites and look them up on social media to get to know them better. If you have 1-2 hours: 🍁Check out the videos of the debates (Oct 3rd link is below.) https://villagegreennj.com/schools-kids/video-boe-candidates-talk-gifted-talented-special-ed-more-at-first-forum/ 🍁Chat about candidates, the issues and remind your friends to get informed and vote! If...
2018-10-1124 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 13 - Peggy Excell of Lotus Petals Floral DesignI have found a lot of camaraderie with Peggy Excell of Lotus Petals Floral Design - she shared some unexpected experiences about moving her business to Springfield Avenue. Her candor and joy about her business is evident in our conversation - enjoy! Thank you to Peggy for coming on the show! www.petalsdesign.com
2018-09-2755 minSIP in SOMAComing into the Light: My #MeToo StorySharing my #MeToo story is about freedom from shame, helping others who are struggling and the solidarity I share with Dr. Ford and too many others. I learned a lesson in compassionate listening and communication this weekend and I only hope this can help someone else.
2018-09-2624 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 12 - Community Coalition on Race⭐️I spoke with leaders of the Community Coalition on Race in South Orange and Maplewood.
📓Getting involved in the School Board Election
✨Upcoming events - education, culture and music - SOMA has it all!
For more details, check out www.
http://www.twotowns.org/ and @communitycoalitiononrace on FB and Instagram to learn more!
2018-09-201h 12SIP in SOMAEpisode 11 - Achieve FoundationLet’s Run! A New Episode of SIP in SOMA: 🏃🏽♀️I spoke with co-chairs of the Newstead 5K Fundraiser for the Achieve Foundation 🌟BE KIND without expectation. 💥Weekend events - Run, Play, and Shuck oh my!
2018-09-1333 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 10 - Kari CaponeAn exciting NEW Episode of SIP in SOMA: 💥Kari Capone talks about entrepreneurship in SOMA and online! 🔥Call to action - get involved in the upcoming election! 🎼RENT Party Picnic and Newstead 5K: support our kids in SOMA! Check out Kari’s Kits online at https://www.kariskits.com/ to learn more about the kits, her knitting community and to contribute to her Kickstarter campaign! Go to the Rent Party Picnic on Sat at Maplecrest Park from 12-8pm! More Rent Party Info: https://rnpharmacy.com/ Register to run the Newstead 5K at https://achievefoundation.org/newstead5k/ Support the Achieve Fou...
2018-09-0655 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 9 - PorchfestThis week I interviewed a volunteer for Porchfest, Susan Williams, who shares what she loves about SOMA, music, and our wonderful community. Porchfest happens on Sunday, September 2nd from 1-5 pm and features 50 bands and musicians on 35 Hilton Neighborhood porches in Maplewood! Come out and enjoy the music!
2018-08-3127 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 8 - Jane Lee HookerInspirational interview with the awesome band, Jane Lee Hooker - loved chatting with them about music, collaboration and inspiring young people!
2018-08-2517 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 7 - Marry the SeaJoin Danielle Perrotta to hear and interview with Marry the Sea -an incredible local band that played at Maplewoodstock this summer! Danielle also gets personal and talks about depression and anxiety. Check out the latest episode and remember to subscribe and review the show wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
2018-08-1720 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 6 - Whitney J. JacksonThis week I share a Maplewoodstock interview I had with Whitney J. Jackson, a phenomenal performer and artist. We talked about her growth as an artist and purpose in life. Special thanks to my guest co-host, Coobie Darcelin!
2018-08-1017 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 5 - Take the CakeThis week’s interview with the founders of Take the Cake was illuminating and inspiring! Janine and Laura are providing Birthday parties for kids who would not be able to have one. The volunteers and support they have gathered is a testament to their creativity and love for children. This episode is very special and I hope you enjoy!
2018-08-0246 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 4 - Coach Lisa MorganThis week I interviewed Coach Lisa Morgan, a CHS alum, who is running amazing track camps for the youth in our towns and neighboring areas. She talks about her LOVE of running and how proud she is of the runners she has worked with and how she fosters the love of running in young people today!
2018-07-2725 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 3 - MEND NJWe are talking abiut the unseen challenge of hunger and innovative ways that MEMD NJ is supporting 17 interfaith pantries in Essex County, NJ. Learn how YOU can help!
2018-07-2034 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 2 - Amish InternetMaplewoodstock is HERE in Maplewood NJ this weekend, July 14-15th! I chat with band members of Amish Internet in this episode and learn so much about the pizza parlors in SOMA and how inspired they are by their musical peers.
2018-07-1236 minSIP in SOMAEpisode 1 - Abby and Molly of Scratch and Sniff ProductionsWhere can you find great comedy in SOMA NJ? Check out my interview with Molly and Abby, performers and producers of the Chuckle Patch - a comedy show in Maplewood, NJ. Later in the show, I share events I am looking forward to in SOMA this summer!
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PODCASTS Archives - Leitor CabulosoCabulosoCast #166 – Séries Literárias 2Olá Cabulosos do meu Brasil Varonil e Booklovers de todo mundo! Neste capitulo, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) e Domenica Mendes, convidamos a madrinha, Danielle Gomes, para juntos indicarmos séries inspiradas em livros ou quadrinhos. Ansioso(a) para ouvir nossas indicações? Então clique no play e prepare-se para mergulhar no mundo obscuro das séries! Um bom episódio para vocês!
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Perdidos na EstanteCabulosoCast #166 – Séries Literárias 2Olá Cabulosos do meu Brasil Varonil e Booklovers de todo mundo! Neste capitulo, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) e Domenica Mendes, convidamos a madrinha, Danielle Gomes, para juntos indicarmos séries inspiradas em livros ou quadrinhos. Ansioso(a) para ouvir nossas indicações? Então clique no play e prepare-se para mergulhar no mundo obscuro das séries! Um bom episódio para vocês! TRANSCRIÇÃO DO EPISÓDIO Atenção! Para ouvir basta apertar o botão PLAY abaixo ou clique em DOWNLOAD (clique com o botão direito do mouse no link e escolha a opção Salvar Destino Como p...
2016-05-181h 36CABULOSO CAST Archives - Leitor CabulosoCabulosoCast #166 – Séries Literárias 2Olá Cabulosos do meu Brasil Varonil e Booklovers de todo mundo! Neste capitulo, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) e Domenica Mendes, convidamos a madrinha, Danielle Gomes, para juntos indicarmos séries inspiradas em livros ou quadrinhos. Ansioso(a) para ouvir nossas indicações? Então clique no play e prepare-se para mergulhar no mundo obscuro das séries! Um bom episódio para vocês!
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2016-05-181h 36Perdidos na EstanteCabulosoCast #166 – Séries Literárias 2Olá Cabulosos do meu Brasil Varonil e Booklovers de todo mundo! Neste capitulo, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) e Domenica Mendes, convidamos a madrinha, Danielle Gomes, para juntos indicarmos séries inspiradas em livros ou quadrinhos. Ansioso(a) para ouvir nossas indicações? Então clique no play e prepare-se para mergulhar no mundo obscuro das séries! Um bom episódio para vocês! TRANSCRIÇÃO DO EPISÓDIO Atenção! Para ouvir basta apertar o botão PLAY abaixo ou clique em DOWNLOAD (clique com o botão direito do mouse no link e escolha a opção Salvar Destino Como p...
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