SIP in SOMA

SIP in SOMA

SIP in SOMA is podcast in Maplewood and South Orange, NJ all about people who are connecting, collaborating, and contributing to our communities.

Episodes

July 11, 2019 • 32 mins
Episode 26 with Owls and Lions - a hot band playing at Maplewoodstock! ā­ļøHappy Anniversary to SIP IN SOMA ā­ļøWhat is the Ukulele Kids Club? ā­ļøIt’s that time of year again! DAVESTOCK III - WHOO HOO! It is always a pleasure to connect with a great group of people doing amazing things with music and bringing the gift of music to kids. Owls and Lions will be playing at Maplewoodstock this coming weekend - Sunday July 14th at 3:30 ...
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Episode 25 with Mark Murphy of Mark Murphy Music in South Orange, NJ ā­ļøLet’s talk about music! Mark is a beloved music educator and has a beautiful, stylish musical space that delights the eye and has amazing energy. ā­ļøWe chat about the Undercover Music festival and Mark’s vision come to life. ā­ļøShout out to my Mom! Happy Birthday to her during this beautiful month of JUNE! What a treat to talk with Mark - his trajectory as a ...
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Episode 24 with Dr. Meredith Ruden of The Feather Foundation ā­ļøWhy is Maplewood so important to me? ā­ļøTalking about The Feather Foundation with Dr. Meredith Ruden, an organization that gives hope to parents with cancer. ā­ļøSOOOO many events! It was a delight to chat with Meredith Ruden, fellow Maplewoodian, who is doing so much to connect, collaborate and contribute to our community and beyond. She came on the podcast to talk ab...
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Episode 23 with Dr. Alissa Gardenhire of Best in Class Tutoring ⠀⠀ ā­ļøWhy do families seek tutoring? ā­ļøIs our speedy culture killing the idea of studying and hard work? ⠀⠀ šŸ‘Talking with Alissa is easy, fun and always enlightening. ⠀⠀ ✨Check out our conversation and then go to all of the cool places that Alissa recommends in SOMA and beyond! ⠀⠀ šŸ““You can find Dr. Alissa Gardenhire and Best in Class Tutoring: https://join.bestincla...
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Episode 22 with Jed Baker, PhD of The Social Skills Training Project ā­ļøTalking about social skills groups for young people with autism, sensory and social challenges. ā­ļøJed shares strategies for families and educators to proactively support challenging situations ā­ļøWe discuss the Sensory Friendly Movie event and programming that encourages sensitivity in schools, the community and job sites. It was a privilege and pleasure to tal...
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February 1, 2019 • 15 mins
Episode 21 with Josi Stone, Floral Designer and owner of Wildly ā­ļøJosi and I talked about her new studio space in South Orange. ā­ļøWe talk about her creative workshops and open house this Sunday. ā­ļøEvents Galore this February - ukulele jam session, family movie event and an open mic! I truly enjoyed my chat with Josi Stone, and inspirational entrepreneur who just joined Leanna Lu and Maddy Shaw at 12 West South Orange Avenue in o...
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December 6, 2018 • 38 mins
Episode 20 with Nubia Duvall Wilson, Published Author šŸ“šWe had a soulful conversation about her book, the Survivor’s Club. šŸ¤Nubia shared her experience as a survivor of abuse and her work to help other survivors get the support they need. šŸ’›This is the perfect book for a ā€œBook Club for Busy Peopleā€ - it’s a short read that will lead to a big conversation. This episode is fully an immersion into the interview with Nubia. She is c...
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December 1, 2018 • 49 mins
I sat down to chat with Lulu French about her life as the founder of Rocket Improv and her upcoming improv shows she is producing and taking part in during the month of December. This episode is also available on our YouTube channel - check it out!
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Episode 18 is here! šŸŽ‚Happy Birthday to me! šŸ’›Take the Cake Birthday Fundraiser and Interview Replay šŸ›Let’s celebrate being a wonderful community this year! Have some local fun! It’s a pleasure to replay an amazing interview with Janine and Laura, the amazing women behind the Take the Cake non-profit organization bringing birthday parties to children who might not be able to have a birthday party. We are still constructing t...
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Episode 17 is here! 🌟Holiday POP-Up Shop Prep šŸ’›MEND NJ Reprise šŸš—Electric Cars and Coffee and Jeopardy at South Next 2018! I am really thrilled to bring you a great episode and repeat an awesome interview with Robin Peacock from MEND NJ. I will be doing some construction on the podcast during the next two weeks! Stay tuned for updates and announcements!
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ā€œGet out the VOTEā€ Series Continues! I chatted with Felisha George in early September before she dropped out of the School Board Candidate race. Our interview was amazing - all about what KIDS think about our schools and Felisha’s own RECENT experience in SOMSD. Felisha shouts out her old teachers and talked about the supportive arts climate in the district. We talked about our dream of a district that is inclusive and supportiv...
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In these special ā€œGet out the VOTEā€ episode, I chat with Bruno J. Navarro, school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.
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In this special ā€œGet out the VOTEā€ episode, I chat with Javier Farfan, a school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.
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October 18, 2018 • 55 mins
This week I share an interview with Aman Wilkerson, the founder and owner of OrderGrabbers. Aman shares his new business venture that supports local restaurants and his vision to support and grow young leaders at Seton Hall. Our conversation taught me so much about the restaurant delivery service business that I never knew! šŸ““ Aman wants to help young people by giving them the responsibilities that go beyond classroom ā€œprojectsā€ a...
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October 11, 2018 • 24 mins
Episode 14 is here! 🌟Burnout šŸ’›Gratitude Attitude šŸ““Become an informed SOMA voter now! šŸ’—YAY for South Orange & Maplewood peeps! Call to Action: Become an informed voter: If you have 5 minutes: šŸVisit Village Green & check out the candidate profiles: https://www.facebook.com/1416499235278364/posts/2122640211330926/ If you have 15 minutes: šŸCheck out a couple of the candidate websites and look them up on social media to get to ...
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I have found a lot of camaraderie with Peggy Excell of Lotus Petals Floral Design - she shared some unexpected experiences about moving her business to Springfield Avenue. Her candor and joy about her business is evident in our conversation - enjoy! Thank you to Peggy for coming on the show! www.petalsdesign.com
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September 25, 2018 • 24 mins
Sharing my #MeToo story is about freedom from shame, helping others who are struggling and the solidarity I share with Dr. Ford and too many others. I learned a lesson in compassionate listening and communication this weekend and I only hope this can help someone else.
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September 19, 2018 • 72 mins
ā­ļøI spoke with leaders of the Community Coalition on Race in South Orange and Maplewood. šŸ““Getting involved in the School Board Election ✨Upcoming events - education, culture and music - SOMA has it all! For more details, check out www. http://www.twotowns.org/ and @communitycoalitiononrace on FB and Instagram to learn more!
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September 13, 2018 • 33 mins
Let’s Run! A New Episode of SIP in SOMA: šŸƒšŸ½ā€ā™€ļøI spoke with co-chairs of the Newstead 5K Fundraiser for the Achieve Foundation 🌟BE KIND without expectation. šŸ’„Weekend events - Run, Play, and Shuck oh my!
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September 6, 2018 • 55 mins
An exciting NEW Episode of SIP in SOMA: šŸ’„Kari Capone talks about entrepreneurship in SOMA and online! šŸ”„Call to action - get involved in the upcoming election! šŸŽ¼RENT Party Picnic and Newstead 5K: support our kids in SOMA! Check out Kari’s Kits online at https://www.kariskits.com/ to learn more about the kits, her knitting community and to contribute to her Kickstarter campaign! Go to the Rent Party Picnic on Sat at Maplecrest Par...
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