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 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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