Inspiring stories from your community for Little Falls, NJ.
We all need a little inspiration now and then. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective, encouraging words, or a reminder that we’re not alone in our struggles. Your Hometown Podcast: Little Falls features stories about Little Falls residents who inspire, motivate, and empower. In each episode, host Joan Herrmann is joined by people who walk among us every day, making a difference in your community and the world. Their quiet contributions often go unnoticed, but their work and deeds have the power to change lives. A new episode drops the fourth Wednesday of each month.
About the Host:
Joan Herrmann is a New York radio host, producer, and creator of Change Your Attitude … Change Your Life. She has been an on-air personality on WOR710 AM and AM970 The Answer for the past 15 years. In addition, Joan is a media consultant, publisher and columnist. She has been featured in Forbes, on the BBC, and other print and broadcast media.
Episode 17: Christine Hablitz shares what it means to embrace change later in life, why community involvement matters, and how leaning into your next chapter can be the most fulfilling move you’ll ever make.
Episode 16: Charlene Neapolitan-Thomas discusses what it’s like to walk alongside a sibling through illness, to carry the weight of watching someone you love struggle, and to face the pain of saying goodbye.
Episode 15: Donna Scarpa-Farraye offers thoughtful guidance to help make the school year a strong and healthy one for the whole family.
Episode 14: Valerie-Tompkins-Freda shares what is has been like working in the world of rock and roll.
Episode 13: Karen Slinger talks about the emotional toll of disaster, the courage it takes to start over, and the unexpected gifts that can emerge from devastation.
Episode 12: Anthony Sgobba shares insights to help us live life more fully.
Episode 11: Herb Brychta talks about his journey through military service and the realities of life after duty.
Episode 10: Jim Pullara talks about the heart behind medical missions and the unforgettable stories that make it all worth while.
Episode 9: Mark DeLotto discusses why we should work to enact change.
Episode 8: Little Falls Mayor, James Damiano, talks about why he ran for mayor and how the role has impacted his life.
Episode 7: James Minnella talks about his 30 years with the Little Falls Police Department.
Episode 6: Tom Halik shares the lessons he has learned while navigating the ups and downs of a challenging industry.
Episode 5: Jess Leprotto discusses his journey to Broadway and what it takes to follow a dream.
Episode 4: Bob Dombrowski talks about his battle with alcoholism and why he believes it’s important for us to give back.
Episode 3: Jessica Myers shares what it’s like to watch a child battle cancer, and how she works to raise awareness of this insidious disease.
Episode 2: Nicole Gizzi discusses how we can find the silver lining in any situation.
Episode 1: Judith Schumacher-Tilton talks about why we should never give up, no matter what obstacles we may face.
“In order for any of us to change our life in a meaningful way, we must awaken a new attitude toward it, and toward ourselves as well.”
Nominate an inspiring person making a difference in your community.
Your Hometown Podcast wants to hear from you about the people in your life who are inspiring those around them. Nominate someone who is a current or former Woodland Park resident to be featured on a future episode. Click the button below and provide the nominee’s contact information and a brief description of what the person has done to inspire or impact their community.
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