Episode 26 with Owls and Lions - a hot band playing at Maplewoodstock! ⭐️Happy Anniversary to SIP IN SOMA ⭐️What is the Ukulele Kids Club?⭐️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 wil…

Episode 25 with Mark Murphy of Mark Murphy Music in South Orange, NJ⭐️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. ⭐️We chat about the Undercover Music festival and Mark’s vision come to life. ⭐️Shout out to my Mom! Happy Birthday to her during this…

Episode 24 with Dr. Meredith Ruden of The Feather Foundation⭐️Why is Maplewood so important to me?⭐️Talking about The Feather Foundation with Dr. Meredith Ruden, an organization that gives hope to parents with cancer. ⭐️SOOOO many events! It was a delight to chat with Meredith Ruden, fellow Maplewoodian, who is doing so much to connect, collaborate…

Episode 23 with Dr. Alissa Gardenhire of Best in Class Tutoring ⠀⠀⭐️Why do families seek tutoring?⭐️Is our speedy culture killing the idea of studying and hard work?⠀⠀👏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! ⠀⠀📓You can fin…

Episode 22 with Jed Baker, PhD of The Social Skills Training Project⭐️Talking about social skills groups for young people with autism, sensory and social challenges.⭐️Jed shares strategies for families and educators to proactively support challenging situations⭐️We discuss the Sensory Friendly Movie event and programming that encourages sensitivity…

Episode 21 with Josi Stone, Floral Designer and owner of Wildly??Josi and I talked about her new studio space in South Orange.??We talk about her creative workshops and open house this Sunday. ??Events Galore this February - ukulele jam session, family movie event and an open mic! I truly enjoyed my chat with Josi Stone, and inspirational entrepren…

Episode 20 with Nubia Duvall Wilson, Published Author?We had a soulful conversation about her book, the Survivor’s Club.?Nubia shared her experience as a survivor of abuse and her work to help other survivors get the support they need.?This is the perfect book for a “Book Club for Busy People” - it’s a short read that will lead to a big conversatio…

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!

Episode 18 is here! ?Happy Birthday to me! ?Take the Cake Birthday Fundraiser and Interview Replay?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 …

Episode 17 is here! ?Holiday POP-Up Shop Prep?MEND NJ Reprise?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!…

“Get out the VOTE” 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…

In these special “Get out the VOTE” episode, I chat with Bruno J. Navarro, school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.

In this special “Get out the VOTE” episode, I chat with Javier Farfan, a school board candidate for the South Orange Maplewood School District.

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!? Aman wants to help youn…

Episode 14 is here! ?Burnout ?Gratitude Attitude ?Become an informed SOMA voter now! ?YAY for South Orange & Maplewood peeps! Call to Action: Become an informed voter: If you have 5 minutes: ?Visit Village Green & check out the candidate profiles: https://www.facebook.com/1416499235278364/posts/2122640211330926/ If you have 15 minutes: ?Check out a…

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…

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.

??I spoke with leaders of the Community Coalition on Race in South Orange and Maplewood. ?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!…

Let’s Run! A New Episode of SIP in SOMA: ?????I spoke with co-chairs of the Newstead 5K Fundraiser for the Achieve Foundation ?BE KIND without expectation. ?Weekend events - Run, Play, and Shuck oh my!

An exciting NEW Episode of SIP in SOMA: ?Kari Capone talks about entrepreneurship in SOMA and online! ?Call to action - get involved in the upcoming election! ?RENT 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…

This week I interviewed a volunteer for Porchfest, Susan Williams, who shares what she loves about SOMA, music, and our wonderful community. Porchfest happens on Sunday, September 2nd from 1-5 pm and features 50 bands and musicians on 35 Hilton Neighborhood porches in Maplewood! Come out and enjoy the music!…

Inspirational interview with the awesome band, Jane Lee Hooker - loved chatting with them about music, collaboration and inspiring young people!

Jonah Zimiles (owner of WORDS) talks about opening WORDS Bookstore, the bookstore business, favorite authors, and more!

Join Danielle Perrotta to hear and interview with Marry the Sea -an incredible local band that played at Maplewoodstock this summer! Danielle also gets personal and talks about depression and anxiety. Check out the latest episode and remember to subscribe and review the show wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!…

“Jamie Meier, a local photographer in Maplewood, NJ, discusses her successful Instagram page, "Live Love Maplewood". The page features all types of content from scenery from the two towns Maplewood and South Orange, NJ, as well as local influencers, events that take place in the community and more. Interviewers: Coobee Darcelin and Bolu Gbadebo…

This week I share a Maplewoodstock interview I had with Whitney J. Jackson, a phenomenal performer and artist. We talked about her growth as an artist and purpose in life. Special thanks to my guest co-host, Coobie Darcelin!

This week’s interview with the founders of Take the Cake was illuminating and inspiring! Janine and Laura are providing Birthday parties for kids who would not be able to have one. The volunteers and support they have gathered is a testament to their creativity and love for children. This episode is very special and I hope you enjoy!…

The creators of Mapso White Jordan Fields and Avery Julien ( Missing - Felisha George and Shelly Spinelli) Speak on Mapso White, their mission, how you can help and more!

This week I interviewed Coach Lisa Morgan, a CHS alum, who is running amazing track camps for the youth in our towns and neighboring areas. She talks about her LOVE of running and how proud she is of the runners she has worked with and how she fosters the love of running in young people today!

Keller William Realtors, Carrie Schwartz and Kathleen Nittolo talk about the benefits of moving to Maplewood-South Orange, the cons, nightlife, and more!

We are talking abiut the unseen challenge of hunger and innovative ways that MEMD NJ is supporting 17 interfaith pantries in Essex County, NJ. Learn how YOU can help!

The founders of Soma General Store (Amy Howlett and Deborah Engel) discuss starting General Store, supporting local businesses, Maplewood-South Orange community and more (with Coobee Darcelin and Bolu Gbadebo)!

Maplewoodstock is HERE in Maplewood NJ this weekend, July 14-15th! I chat with band members of Amish Internet in this episode and learn so much about the pizza parlors in SOMA and how inspired they are by their musical peers.

Two of the three young entrepreneurs behind “Mapso Supply (Tom Dandino, Ethan Pidgeon)” discuss start of Mapso Supply, plans going into the year, customer loyalty in Maplewood-South Orange and more with Coobee Darcelin and Bolu Gbadebo (Shout out to Adam Krakower, third member of Mapso Supply who couldn’t make the interview.) Film/Audio - Ralph Rav…

Where can you find great comedy in SOMA NJ? Check out my interview with Molly and Abby, performers and producers of the Chuckle Patch - a comedy show in Maplewood, NJ. Later in the show, I share events I am looking forward to in SOMA this summer!

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Ketan Patel (owner of Maplewood Village Coffee) discusses Starbucks opening, business strategy, customer loyalty, and more with Coobee Darcelin!