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Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The PodcastEnhancing Efficiency and Driving ERP Transformation with AISend us a textAs business leaders continue to navigate through the buzz surrounding AI, it is no secret that employees are looking for AI to help them access information quickly, automate administrative tasks, and help them become more productive overall. In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Marcus Raddatz and Rick Doss, to discuss how AI is impacting the way organizations modernize and transform their ERP solutions.In this episode, you’ll hear from Marcus and Rick as they discuss:The role of...
2025-09-2422 minExchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The PodcastLet's Talk About How We're Putting Agents to WorkSend us a textAre you ready to dive into the world of AI and agents? Join us on the latest episode of the Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology and how it's revolutionizing industries. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Joel Lindstrom and Marcus Raddatz, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and a sneak peek into the future of AI.🔍 What's Inside?AI Agents Unleashed: Discover how AI agents are transforming the landscape of fin...
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SWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS2 EP17: Director/filmmaker Vito Trupiano on making of FMFF's opening night film "Hellbent on Boogie"The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 14th annual soiree is set to take place from May 22-26, 2024, in and around SWFL at venues including the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, IMAG, Alliance for the Arts, BIG ARTS, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Luminary Hotel, Banyan Hotel and more.
“Hellbent on Boogie” will kick off this year’s festivities at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center with a star-studded red carpet rollout reception on Wednesday, May 22. The event will include high fashion, drinks, dancing, music, and filmmakers attending from around the world.
The film was completely shot in Flori...
2024-04-1133 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP34: Edouard Philipponnat, star in "Napoleon," discusses playing Tsar Alexander alongside Joaquin Phoenix in Ridley Scott's film in theaters nowEdouard Philipponnat is a French-Finnish Actor born in 1999. He attended a Swedish school at a young age and thereafter began studying at a school in Switzerland, Philipponnat's passion for acting began at the age of 13, when he was cast as a young squire in 'Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse'. Since then, Philipponnat has starred in several projects involving intense preparation. For his first leading role in 'The Runner', Philipponnat lost 37 pounds to play a drug addict. After appearing in Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci', Philipponnat played The Mad Hatter in 'Lost In Wonderland,' a new live action re-imagining of...
2023-12-0730 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP33: Marc Collins and Stephanie Davis talk SWFL fun, events and even give each other impromptu nicknames!S1 EP33: Marc Collins and Stephanie Davis talk SWFL fun, events and even give each other impromptu nicknames!
Meet them Dec. 4 at FMFF's TGIM!
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com...
2023-12-0123 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP32: SWFL journalist/yoga teacher Patrick Nolan tells just what he is up to these days and Eric talks of his JW upbringing!Patrick Nolan is certified yoga, therapist, meditation facilitator and Yoga Teacher in our community. He was born and raised in Miami and graduated from the University of Florida. He began his 30 year career as a television journalist after a year of graduate studies in Australia, thanks to a Rotary international scholarship. He served in local journalism here in SWFL for 19 years, which is how he and I met.
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024...
2023-11-3032 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP31: Actress Theresa Ireland, Hollywood Marilyn Monroe impersonator in "Fanatic," talks about John Travolta, acting and SWFL funTheresa Ireland is an artist of many facets. From stage and live performance to film and television, there isn’t much Theresa hasn’t done. As an actor, producer, writer, director, dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and well-known Marilyn Monroe impressionist, Theresa has made a career for herself in the entertainment industry. Her love for arts and entertainment has been evolving the last few years, and she’s now taken on the new role of being a sound bath facilitator and meditation guide. Theresa still performs and creates, just not so much in the rat race of Hollywood anymore.
Thanks...
2023-11-3034 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP30: WGCU's Michael Braun and Eric discuss the state and future of journalism and things to do around town this week
Managing editor Michael Braun at WGCU Public Media; Former breaking news journalist, page designer, copy editor for the News Press and Naples Daily News; Former journalist (25 years, reporter, editor, designer, columnist) at The Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio; Lives in south Lee County, Florida; From Peoria, Illinois; Six children. That's Brauny in a nutshell.
Michael Braun and Eric discuss the state and future of journalism and things to do around town this week including Arts on Tap with JJ Grey and Mofro at Alliance for the Arts, Festival of Trees at Sidney & Berne, Elf at B...
2023-11-2628 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP29: With filmmaker Jessica MatthewsThanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com. For your business accounting needs, call Clarity Certified Public Accountants head to clarity.cpa, with special thanks to Florida Weekly— in the know and in the now, and the Marcus Jansen Foundation of SWFL.
2023-11-2522 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP 28: Adventures at the Edison Mall. The Edison Mall has not given up—and neither should you!S1 EP28: Adventures at the Edison Mall. Sure you can shop online this season, but you’d miss the indomitable spirit of SWFL shoppers as well as teeth whitening, fresh cookies, massages and meeting interesting people! The Edison Mall has not given up—and neither should you!
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn...
2023-11-2007 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP27: We get brain-stormy with Alliance for the Arts CEO Molly DeckartMolly Rowan-Deckart has spent the last 15 years working in the nonprofit arts sector. Molly’s focus has been to advocate for and elevate artists and the arts by giving voice to the importance of the arts and culture sector,Molly joined the Alliance for the Arts from Boise, Idaho where she was named one of Idaho Business Review’s Women of the Year in 2020 for her work in the arts.
In Boise, Molly founded and served as the executive director for both the Boise Film Foundation and the Idaho Horror Film Festival, one of the largest film festi...
2023-11-1023 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP26: We sit down with Olha Onyshko, an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and indie producer who discusses the power of film
Olha Onyshko began her career as a broadcast journalist in Ukraine. When Onyshko moved to the U.S., she continued to share her voice back home as an anchor, writer, and indie producer.
Her documentary Women of Maidan tells the story of women's life-supporting force, unity, courage and sacrifice during the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution. The film won Best Documentary at the Fort Meyers Film Festival. While editing the film Women of Maidan, Onyshko began to coordinate efforts between physicians and volunteers to bring wounded Ukrainian soldiers to the U.S. for life-saving medical treatment. In 2014, s...
2023-10-2930 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP25: Artist Doug MacGregor discusses his new exhibit "Whimsy & Wonder" and a career in the arts in SWFLCheck out a new exhibition of artist Doug MacGregor's works starting Nov. 3 at the Alliance for the Arts. Head to artinlee.org.
Doug is the most well know cartoonist in South Florida spending decades in the business working for The News-Press and now Naples Press. He has several children's books and plays in The Rosada Project. He has brought to fruition an arts program that benefits children at Lee Health and he sits down with us today to talk about his journey through the years.
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2023-10-2930 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP24: We sit down with Ed Caracappa of Wild About Popcorn—the BEST popcorn in SWFLThanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in the know and in the now, and the Marcus Jansen Foundation of SWFL.
2023-10-2711 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP23: We sit down with IMAG's executive director Matt Johnson about what's to do in SWFL including their annual gala Nov. 10Friday, November 10 be sure to attend IMAG's Blinded Me With Science benefit. For more info head to theIMAG.org.
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in the know and in the now, and the Marcus Jans...
2023-10-1926 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP22: SWFL film and television producer Chuck Ardezzone discusses NIFF, events this week and the game 'What Would Chuck Ardezzone Do?'Chuck Ardezzone is a passionate TV, Film, Documentary, & Reality TV Show Producer, Director, and Show Runner. Chuck has been on hit TV shows “Law & Order”, “As The World Turns”, “Average Joe”, “Third Watch”, “Burn Notice”, “Law & Order SVU”, to name a few. Recently Chuck was the casting producer for History Channel’s TV show “Guardians of the Glades”, and has wrapped producing a wine TV series called “Winemakers UnCorked” (9 episodes completed). Chuck also just finished the TV pilot for a medical cannabis series called “Masters of Cannabis.”Chuck and his team are in pre-production on a feature called “Miami Lies” and two docu-series called “Breath...
2023-10-1230 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP21: Matchbox 20 and Don Felder come to Fort Myers Oct. 7. We sit down with organizer Brad Maloney and talk about just what to expect as well as a few other top things to do this week.Matchbox 20 and Don Felder come to Fort Myers Oct. 7. We sit down with organizer Brad Maloney and talk about just what to expect as well as a few other top things to do this week including Mariapia Malerba’s new exhibit, Hairspray, Roseanne Barr and Disney Junior Live Costume Palooza!
Brad Maloney brings over 35 years of leadership experience as an entrepreneur and corporate executive in the hospitality industry. As the father of Megan Maloney, the duo developed the Charity Pro Travel concept & business model. With 20+ years in entertainment and event management, Brad has an extensive background in fu...
2023-10-0530 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP20: SWFL's Krista Fogelsong in the house! We ask all the questions you've been wondering!Krista Fogelsong is a storyteller and content creator with 25 years of
journalism experience. Krista has experience as an accomplished writer,
videographer, editor, producer, anchor and host-working for the ABC,
FOX, and NBC networks. She has covered news topics that range from
presidential elections and catastrophic events like hurricanes to
celebrity news and everything in between. But luxury real estate has
always been her passion. So, she recently left television news and
found a creative space where she can continue to use her talent as Vice
President of Communications and Community Relations for McQuaid &
Company in Naples, Florida. Her new...
2023-09-2831 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP19: Meet Captiva musician Johnny JensenInspired by Tame Impala, Jack Johnson and John Mayer, as well as ’70s greats Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne and Hall & Oates, Johnny Jensen is an up and comer in the musical industry, living in SWFL. In addition to singing, Mr. Jensen plays the drums, bass, lead guitar and synthesizer keyboard on every self-produced track.
Performing with diverse music legends such as The Wailers (Bob Marley’s band); country superstar Phil Vassar; singer and record producer Steve Tyrell; John Lodge, of the Moody Blues; English rockers Bad Company; bassist and singer-songwriter Jason Schiff, from Chicago; flamenco and smooth jazz...
2023-09-2516 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 E18: Master Larry of Blackbelt Taekwando of Cape CoralThanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net, To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in the know and in the now, and the Marcus Jansen Foundation of SWFL.
2023-09-2519 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP17: Get to know actress Lexi Baca and what to expect for the Beyond Family Film FestivalThanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net", To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in the know and in the now, and the Marcus Jansen Foundation of SWFL.
2023-09-2117 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP16: Aaron and Brigitte Hosé are bringing their Florida indie film “One Pint at a Time” to the Alliance Sept. 20. I sit down and talk about the importance of the film and why you should see it.Aaron Hosé’s work has screened at over 100 film festivals worldwide and has been distributed on digital platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi and Gaia. Aaron has received multiple awards and honors, including five regional Emmy Awards and twelve nominations.Brigitte Hosé has developed a career in filmmaking alongside her husband and collaborator Aaron Hosé. She has co-produced a number of films, including the Emmy-winning documentary “The Sons of Mapes”, and most recently “A Fresh Perspective” and “The Brewchurch.”
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and sa...
2023-09-1828 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP15: Scott Branan and Jaclyn Whitt of Beyond Family Film Festival join us as we discuss top picks including Thomas Rhett at Hertz, Blues Beatles, Latin Music Festival, One Pint at a TimeScott Branan and Jaclyn Whitt of Beyond Family Film Festival join us to discuss their upcoming event as we discuss top picks including it and Thomas Rhett at Hertz, Blues Beatles at Arts Bonita, Latin Music Festival at Caloosa Sound, “One Pint at a Time” at Alliance and more.
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net", To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’...
2023-09-1432 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP14: Writer/filmmaker Caytha Jentis discusses her play “ Sex Work, Sex Play” opening off Broadway Sept. 13; #SWFL TOP PICKS include Chris Kattan at Off the Hook, Thomas Rhett at Hertz and more!Caytha is the writer, director and producer of films, plays, and short series that include "And Then Came Love", starring Vanessa Williams & Eartha Kitt, "Bad Parent"s starring Janeane Garofalo and Cheri Oteri, "The Other F Word" featuring Steve Guttenberg and Judy Gold, and "Pooling to Paradise" starring Jonathan Lipnicki and Dreama Walker. "Pooling to Paradise" won best feature film at the Fort Myers Film Festival in 2022. Her stories challenge the old tropes of motherhood with pathos and heightened reality humor. Her stage play "Sex Work, Sex Play" opens Off Broadway Sept. 13.
Thanks to our sponsors the...
2023-09-0731 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP12: We sit down with SWFL filmmaker Pat Mitchell to discuss his success with "Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes," as well as TOP PICKS for things to do in SWFL this weekWe sit down with SWFL filmmaker Pat Mitchell to discuss his success with "Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes," as well as TOP PICKS for things to do in SWFL this week which include Art Walk, Murder on the Orient Express, Labor Day Weekend Comedy Night at Buddha Lounge, WildFire at Bonita Promenade and Fort Myers Film Festival's T.G.I.M. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. The indie film event is hosted by Eric Raddatz and co-host Melissa DeHaven, with this month’s judges: Steve Hilfiker, Kelly Fayer and Pat Mitchell. $10 adults; $8 students and seniors. www.sbdac.com/tg...
2023-08-3134 minSWFL Fresh Press with Eric RaddatzS1 EP8: We talk top picks for things to do in #SWFL this week with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin AndersonWe talk top picks for things to do in #SWFL this week with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson!
This week go Sidneys songwriting competition hosted by Melissa DeHaven at The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Sounds of Summer Series, check out the Alter Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, see the “Murder on the Orient Express” at Broadway Palm, go bacon crazy at BaconFest and don't miss exhibits at Tribby Art Center.
Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers FIlm Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Riv...
2023-08-1815 minExchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The PodcastLet's Talk About Data with Brad Koontz — Special Event Preview on Mixed Reality and Field ServiceSend us a textThis week Hitachi Solutions' Brad Koontz talks with Michael Mendoza and Marcus Raddatz on the power of (and the definition of) mixed reality and how it can extend the capabilities of field service. As the mixed reality landscape continues to develop, we are seeing it leveraged in more and more everyday applications. During this session we will review how Dynamics 365 Field Service is leveraging Guides and Remote Assist and how accessible it can be for workers in the field.
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