Inspiring stories from your community for Woodland Park, 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: Woodland Park features stories about Woodland Park 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 third 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 14: Rich Paleski discusses his 40 year career in broadcast television and why we need to inspire the next generation to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
Episode 13: Jairo Rodriguez talks about his experience in the armed forces, and the lessons he learned about leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
Episode 12: Todd Hollritt discusses his 45 years as a West Paterson volunteer firefighter and offers insight into the Department’s rich history.
Episode 11: Phyllis Hornstra shares why she is passionate about educating, supporting, and advocating for mental health awareness.
Episode 10: Shannon Marren explains why she believes it’s important to give back and how her community involvement has impacted her life.
Episode 9: Patti Pfeiffer discusses the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking and what we can do to make a difference.
Episode 8: Carol Vigoda Fuchs talks about her father’s legacy and what is was like to grow up with such a famous dad.
Episode 7: Sam Gencarelli discusses why it is important to remain hopeful, even when the odds are against you.
Episode 6: Angela Fraser discusses how she broke the cycle of generational trauma.
Episode 5: Lori Hinkle shares her journey through addiction, caring for a child, and finding purpose by helping those in need.
Episode 4: Cathy Pagano discusses how angels will offer you positive reinforcements and give you the tools to work through life's challenges.
Episode 3: Christine Tiseo survived two suicides in her family and has served as a member of the United States Army. She talks about how we can turn our pain into purpose.
Episode 2: Dr. Mark Salemi talks about his healing journey and the steps we can take to better cope with whatever challenges life throws at us.
Episode 1: Tracy Kallert talks about her journey from a single mom to borough leader, and inspires us to believe that achieving anything in life is possible.
“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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