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Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE25: Notarize in Your PJs at 3AM: Bryan Ghingold's Remote NotaryWhat makes Bryan Ghingold with Steel City Notary a good neighbor? Ever found yourself needing a document notarized at an odd hour, perhaps even in your pajamas? Bryan Ghingold of Steel City Notary has made convenience his cornerstone. His journey, from notarizing reports for his own moving company to becoming one of Pittsburgh's leading Remote Online Notaries, truly exemplifies how traditional services can seamlessly adapt to modern demands.What truly distinguishes Steel City Notary is Bryan's commitment to accessibility through technology. He belongs to an exclusive group—just two percent of Pennsylvania notaries are...2025-07-2815 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE24: Butt Naked's Vegan Spa Solutions for Face and WaistWhat makes Wendy Neely with Butt Naked a good neighbor? Forget everything you thought you knew about wellness spas. Wendy Neely's Butt Naked in McCandless Township isn't just another trendy self-care spot—it's a revolution in how we approach our bodies.With their playful tagline, "Whether it's your face or your waist, we've got you covered," Wendy and her team have spent over a decade pioneering vegan, organic approaches to beauty and wellness that work with your body's natural processes rather than against them. The results speak for themselves: from EU-compliant skincare that del...2025-07-2812 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE23: Interior Design with Love, Empathy, and a 'French-sational' TouchWhat makes Catherine Montague with Montague Design a good neighbor? Luxury interior design isn't just about beautiful spaces—it's about creating environments that truly reflect and support the people who inhabit them. Catherine Montague brings a distinctly European sensibility to this approach, infusing her designs with what she playfully calls a "French-sational sense of fun."Born and educated in France, Catherine's path to interior design began unexpectedly during a semester at San Diego State University, where she fell in love with American culture. After relocating to New York and working in home furnishings, she...2025-07-2810 min
Rahimi & Harris ShowBest of Rahimi & Harris: July 14-18In the Best of Rahimi & Harris this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez would be a good addition for the Cubs on the trade market, but the question is at what cost?; Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns of CHGO joined the show to preview the start of Bears training camp; and Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the team's mindset as the trade deadline looms on July 31.2025-07-1954 minRahimi & Harris ShowBest of the Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationallyIn the Best of the Cubs this week, general manager Carter Hawkins joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the team's strong first half and mindset as the trade deadline looms; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to the origin story of star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as told by a GQ writer; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez would be a quality addition for the Cubs on the trade market, but at what cost?; and WEEI host and Baseball Isn't Boring podcast host Rob Bradford explained how Crow-Armstrong is resonating nationally.2025-07-191h 08
Mully & Haugh ShowBest of the Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationallyIn the Best of the Cubs this week, general manager Carter Hawkins joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the team's strong first half and mindset as the trade deadline looms; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to the origin story of star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as told by a GQ writer; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez would be a quality addition for the Cubs on the trade market, but at what cost?; and WEEI host and Baseball Isn't Boring podcast host Rob Bradford explained how Crow-Armstrong is resonating nationally.2025-07-191h 08
Spiegel & Holmes ShowBest of the Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationallyIn the Best of the Cubs this week, general manager Carter Hawkins joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the team's strong first half and mindset as the trade deadline looms; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to the origin story of star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as told by a GQ writer; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez would be a quality addition for the Cubs on the trade market, but at what cost?; and WEEI host and Baseball Isn't Boring podcast host Rob Bradford explained how Crow-Armstrong is resonating nationally.2025-07-191h 08Rahimi & Harris ShowFull Show — July 18, 2025Leila Rahimi and Ramie Makhlouf previewed the Cubs-Red Sox series at Wrigley Field this weekend. They also welcomed on Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the team's mindset as the trade deadline looms on July 31.2025-07-181h 51Rahimi & Harris ShowCarter Hawkins talks Cubs' push for the playoffs (Hour 1)Leila Rahimi and Ramie Makhlouf opened their show by previewing what lies ahead for the Cubs in the second half of the season. After that, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the team's strong first half, its mindset with the trade market looming, rookie third baseman Matt Shaw's struggles and more.2025-07-1840 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE22: Bread & Belonging: How Two Neighbors Fed a Food DesertWhat makes Erica Sumpter with Ida’s Sandwich Shop a good neighbor? Hungry for more than just another sandwich? Step into Ida's Sandwich Shop, where every bite tells a story of neighborhood transformation and culinary passion.When Erica Sumpter and her business partner realized their Observatory Hill community lacked walkable food options, they didn't just complain—they created a solution. Despite neither having restaurant experience and facing the catastrophic timing of starting construction just as COVID hit, they persevered. Their dedication to quality and community has transformed what could have been just another café...2025-07-1809 minRahimi & Harris ShowCarter Hawkins talks Cubs' push for 'meaningful games' in OctoberLeila Rahimi and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the team's strong first half, how its mindset with the trade market looming, rookie third baseman Matt Shaw's struggles and more.2025-07-1814 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE21: Pittsburgh's Safe Haven Support Community for Foster ChildrenWhat makes Kelly Hughes with Foster Love Project a good neighbor? Every child deserves dignity, especially those facing the trauma of foster care. Kelly Hughes, founder of Foster Love Project, transforms this belief into action every day for children across the Pittsburgh region.Kelly's journey began in 2013 when she and her husband became foster parents. After welcoming eight children into their home, they identified critical gaps in support that inspired the creation of Foster Love Project. Now celebrating ten years of service, this grassroots organization has grown into a vital community resource serving a...2025-07-1809 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE20: Accessing Community Lifelines: Civically Inc.'s Transformative Support in WilkinsburgWhat makes Marita Garrett with Civically Inc. a good neighbor? Removing barriers isn't just a catchphrase for Marita Garrett and Civically Inc—it's a mission that's transformed Pittsburgh's East End for a decade.When Marita founded Civically Inc as a councilwoman in Wilkinsburg, she recognized a fundamental truth: people facing immediate needs like hunger or lack of clothing couldn't meaningfully participate in civic life. This realization birthed a revolutionary approach to community service where anyone who can make it to their programs qualifies for help—no questions asked, no ID required."We wa...2025-07-1817 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE19: Cleaning with Care: Dust, Determination, and Dirt DoctorsWhat makes Tim Maloney with Dirt Doctors Cleaning Services a good neighbor? What happens when life's setbacks become your greatest opportunity? Tim Maloney, founder of Dirt Doctors Cleaning Service, joins Leila Carter to share how being fired from his job in 1994 with a two-week-old baby at home became the catalyst for launching a successful business that's still thriving nearly 31 years later.Tim takes us through the origins of Dirt Doctors, which began as a residential cleaning service but evolved into a comprehensive commercial cleaning operation serving offices, churches, event spaces, retail locations, and m...2025-07-1809 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE18: Amachi Pittsburgh: Walking Alongside Children of Incarcerated ParentsWhat makes Ryan-Louis McNeil with Amachi Pittsburgh a good neighbor? Breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma requires community support, especially for our most vulnerable young people. Ryan-Louis McNeil joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to share the powerful mission of Amachi Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization that has been serving youth and families affected by parental incarceration since 2003.Ryan-Louis reveals how his journey from a decade in banking to nonprofit work was inspired by his mother's dedication to community service. With passion and purpose, he outlines how Amachi Pittsburgh provides comprehensive support through mentoring programs, family s...2025-07-1708 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE17: Luxury Hunting goes Global with Joe Rossi's Wildside AdventuresWhat makes Joseph Rossi with Wildside Adventures a good neighbor? What happens when a lifelong outdoorsman with a knack for storytelling decides to share his global connections with fellow adventure seekers? Joe Rossi's Wildside Adventures emerges as the answer—a luxury hunting and fishing tour company born from passion rather than mere business opportunity.Rossi's remarkable journey unfolds across this captivating conversation, revealing how his 35-year corporate career at Emerson Electric provided the perfect backdrop for international exploration. His natural curiosity led to weekend hunting and fishing excursions that eventually sparked a decade-long tel...2025-07-1726 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE16: Finding Community: Cancer Bridges' Comprehensive Support SystemWhat makes Stephanie Ciranni with Cancer Bridges a good neighbor? Finding community during a cancer journey can make all the difference—not just for those diagnosed, but for everyone affected by this life-altering disease. Cancer Bridges stands as a beacon of support in Pittsburgh, offering a remarkable safety net for individuals and families navigating the complex emotional terrain that comes with cancer.Stephanie Ciranni, Executive Director of Cancer Bridges, brings warmth and personal experience to her leadership role. Having started as a kitchen volunteer making meals for members, Stephanie's journey exemplifies how passion and...2025-07-1711 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE15: Redefining Beauty, one Painless Braid at a Time with Boss Hair StudioWhat makes Rachel Strader with Boss Hair Studio & Esthetics a good neighbor? Ever wondered why beauty and pain seem to go hand-in-hand? Rachel Strader, owner of Boss Hair Studio & Esthetics, is challenging that notion one client at a time. Born into the craft as the daughter of a hairstylist, Rachel was handling clients by age nine. Though she pursued higher education, graduating from Point Park University, her passion for hair never waned – it just evolved."Beauty is not pain," Rachel states emphatically as she describes her salon's specialization in painless braids and gentle pro...2025-07-1610 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE14: From Deployment to Home: How Operation Troop Appreciation Changes LivesWhat makes Monica Orluk with Operation Troop Appreciation a good neighbor? Monica Orluk's chance encounter on July 4th, 2004 led to a twenty-year journey supporting America's military members through Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA). What started as a mission to send care packages to deployed troops has evolved into a comprehensive support system addressing critical gaps in both active-duty and veteran assistance.When deployed troops contact OTA from remote locations worldwide, they receive more than just care packages. They get practical necessities often overlooked—portable protein options that fit in pockets during missions, hygiene supplies una...2025-07-1617 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE13: Behind the Mic with Pittsburgh Producer Mike HittWhat makes Mike Hitt with MCM Studios a good neighbor? The world of professional music recording often seems inaccessible to everyday people, but Mike Hitt of MCM Studios is working to change that perception. On this eye-opening episode, we dive into the colorful world (orange, specifically!) of a Pittsburgh recording studio that's been helping musicians of all levels bring their creative visions to life for sixteen years.Mike shares his remarkable journey from bedroom producer to professional studio owner working with major names like Netflix, Amazon, Jelly Roll, and Gabby Barrett. But what t...2025-07-1610 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE11: The Pittsburgh Project: 40 Years of Northside Youth EmpowermentWhat makes Rick Mason with The Pittsburgh Project a good neighbor? Every child deserves to feel loved, safe, and valued – that's the driving philosophy behind The Pittsburgh Project, a remarkable nonprofit that's been serving youth on Pittsburgh's North Side for 40 years. Executive Director Rick Mason brings us inside this vital community organization that offers summer camps, after-school programs, and leadership development opportunities for local youth. With a personal connection to the North Side spanning two decades, Mason shares how his journey from program coordinator to executive director has been fueled by his own expe...2025-07-1608 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE10: Language Without Limits: The ASL Friends JourneyWhat makes Kimberly Nussbaum with ASL Friends a good neighbor? Have you ever wondered about the profound impact of early language development on a child's future? When Kimberly Nussbaum took American Sign Language as a college requirement, she couldn't have imagined how it would transform not only her life but countless others in the Deaf community.The remarkable journey of ASL Friends begins with a stroke of serendipity—Kimberly, newly moved to Pittsburgh and working as an interpreter, was randomly assigned to interpret for a keynote speaker who turned out to be Fred Rog...2025-07-1611 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE9: Corporate Life to Community Leadership: Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Transforms CommunitiesWhat makes Maria Cohen with Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition a good neighbor? Looking for a master class in community building? Maria Cohen's journey from corporate America to leading the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition reveals powerful lessons about neighborhood vitality, collaboration, and finding purpose through service.When Maria's friend told her "your neighbors need you," little did she know it would launch her into executive leadership of one of Pittsburgh's most impactful community organizations. The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition operates through 8-12 specialized committees addressing everything from education to litter patrol, bicycle-pedestrian concerns, and e...2025-07-1612 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE8: Sustainable Bridal: Consignment for Conscious BridesWhat makes Hannah Balash with Bridal Maven a good neighbor? Wedding gowns deserve more than one moment walking down the aisle. That's the philosophy driving Bridal Maven, Pittsburgh's answer to sustainable wedding fashion.Hannah Balash, a veteran bridal stylist with over a decade of experience, founded Bridal Maven after questioning why gorgeous wedding dresses should only be worn for eight hours before being boxed away forever. Located in Dormont beside the historic Hollywood Theater, this unique bridal shop offers contemporary designer gowns at reduced prices through a thoughtful consignment model."The c...2025-07-1615 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE7: Beyond Probiotics: Reclaiming Your Health With Innate Origins WellnessWhat makes Celina Nemec with Innate Origins Wellness a good neighbor? Ever wondered if there's more to gut health than just popping probiotics? Wellness coach Celina Nemec certainly thinks so. After facing her own devastating health crisis that left medical professionals stumped, Selena embarked on a journey of discovery that transformed not only her own life but now helps countless others reclaim their wellbeing.Celina's approach to wellness coaching through her company Innate Origins Wellness centers around two critical but often overlooked aspects of health: comprehensive gut healing and effective detoxification. "The toxins i...2025-07-1609 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE6: Fishes and Loaves: Nourishing Pittsburgh's Underserved NeighborhoodsWhat makes Tom Berna with Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries a good neighbor? What does it take to feed a neighborhood? Tom Berna answers this question through action every single day as the leader of Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood district.Tom's journey from retired chemical engineer to community food provider began in 2011 when, as a deacon in the Catholic Diocese, he responded to a simple request to establish a food ministry. What started as a neighborhood buying club has evolved into a comprehensive food support system that now includes e...2025-07-1507 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE5: Science to Success: How M-PowerHouse is Changing Pittsburgh Youth EducationWhat makes Terry Smith with M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh a good neighbor? Terry Smith has a vision for Pittsburgh's youth that extends far beyond traditional education. As founder of M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh, he's pioneering an approach that transforms how underrepresented young people engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.What makes M-PowerHouse extraordinary is its recognition of the social, educational, and economic barriers that hold back untapped talent. Their solution? An "edutainment" model that makes learning both engaging and practical. This approach has proven so effective that Pittsburgh Public Schools granted s...2025-07-1516 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE4: Furnishing Hope: The Blessing Board StoryWhat makes Rich Garland with The Blessing Board a good neighbor? Have you ever wondered what happens when families secure housing after homelessness, flee domestic violence, or transition from incarceration - but have nothing to sit on, sleep on, or eat from? The Blessing Board tackles this overlooked crisis of "furniture poverty" that affects thousands across Pittsburgh.Rich Garland, Executive Director of this Christian furniture bank, shares how they've transformed over 14,000 empty living spaces into actual homes since 2010. From their humble beginnings in a church to now operating two massive showrooms totaling 54,000 square f...2025-07-1514 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE3: Snip, Shade, and Shine: Beyond the Salon StereotypeWhat makes Cameron Glunt with La Papillon Salon a good neighbor? Have you ever wondered what makes a truly exceptional salon experience? Cameron Glunt, owner of La Papillon Salon, brings a refreshingly authentic approach to hair artistry that goes beyond simply following trends.After purchasing and completely revamping her salon just one year ago, Cameron has created something special – a positive environment that defies the stereotype of beauty salons being catty or toxic workplaces. Her philosophy centers on personalization: "We don't want to just copy and paste someone else's hair onto yours. We wan...2025-07-1508 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE2: Sweat, Sauna & Soul: Katie Sweet's Energy RevolutionWhat makes Katie Sweet with Energy Fitness Studio a good neighbor? The path to wellness isn't always straight—sometimes it requires taking an unexpected left turn. For Katie Sweet, founder of Energy Fitness Studio, that left turn was both literal and metaphorical. After being told she was infertile at age 12, Katie discovered the transformative power of holistic nutrition when simple dietary changes led to her first pregnancy. Now a mother of four, she's created a sanctuary where physical fitness meets spiritual healing.Energy Fitness Studio emerged from divine inspiration rather than a business pla...2025-07-1532 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE1: Capturing Motherhood: Fine Art Photography with Lillian JohnsonWhat makes Lillian Johnson with Burgh Babies Photography a good neighbor? Have you ever felt invisible behind the camera, constantly documenting your family's life while rarely appearing in those precious memories yourself? Lillian Johnson of Burgh Babies Photography is on a mission to change that narrative for mothers throughout Pittsburgh.With over a decade of experience working with women and newborns, Lillian brings a unique perspective to her portrait studio. Her journey began unexpectedly as a doula, where she discovered a passion for birth photography that blossomed into a specialized fine art photography b...2025-07-0320 min