Nctv17 Podcasts

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Palma Aikins, Chapter Leader of 100+ Women Who Care – Naperville 2) Alexandra Engelhardt, Executive Director of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association 3) Mike Briggs, President/CEO of Little Friends, Inc

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that has plagued the entire world, local leaders in education are talking schools reopening in our community. The group discusses with the hosts the plan for going back to in-person learning, the anticipation in doing so, measures to keep students and staff safe, and what protocols are in place should someone within a school test positive for COVID-19. Guests Include: Dan Bridges, Superintendent – Community Unit School District 203 Dr. Adrian Talley, Superintendent – Indian Prairie School District 204 Mavis DeMar, Principal – St. Raphael Catholic School Schools Reopening – A Process and a Positive Outlook The three guests and hosts discuss the reopening as a process, with different grade levels returning to in-person learning at different times. In District 204 for example, Talley says grades pre-kindergarten through second phased into at-school learning in October. Then the district expanded grades three through five, followed shortly this year with middle and h

Staying social remains one of the best ways for older adults to stay healthy, physically and mentally. Brian Foster, President of the Naperville Lisle Triad and active older adult Denni Hosch join the conversation to talk about ways to stay engaged during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Heading south for the winter? You just might be a snowbird. On this episode of Seniors Today, snowbird Marilyn and potential snowbird Brian Foster join the show to talk about what it’s like to migrate to warmer climates.

Bringing the community together - that's the hope for many, especially in a time of fear, lawlessness, violence and extremism dividing the country.  "To restore the soul and to secure the future of America requires more than words.  It requires the most elusive of things in a democracy: Unity," host Dana Michelle says to kick off this episode, quoting president Joe Biden from his recent inaugural address.   Naperville's mayor and several other regional leaders join together to discuss their reaction to Biden's theme of unity and how it can be localized, social media's role in both dividing and unifying people, the importance of making amends as a way to bring people together, and how we can all take a play a role in this, both as individuals and collectively.

What does having a BUSINESS WORKS advocacy network mean to the Chamber & Your Business?

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Mike Havala, President & CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Services 2) Alma Jones, President of The Rotary Club of Naperville 3) Roshita Pandey, Grants Manager of Metropolitan Asian Family Services/ Universal Metro Asian Services

With the COVID-19 vaccination, hope seems to be on the horizon. As the rollout moves into phase 1B and beyond, more and more Americans around the country are becoming eligible for receiving the vaccine. While many are anxiously wondering when they might get their shot, others question its effectiveness and some are even hesitant to take it for fear of side effects. Three local experts in the medical field join our hosts to address these concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination and more. Guests on the Show Jonathan Pinsky, MD – Medical Director of Infection Control & Prevention, Edward Hospital Kevin Most, DO – Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Rashmi Chugh, MD, MPH – Medical Officer, DuPage County Health Department “There have not been any severe adverse reactions to the vaccine,” said Pinsky. He discussed the trials of 30,000 people who took the vaccine and said there had been no deaths and the amount of people who had a anaphylactic (allergic) reaction was about 2.5

There are few things that put a strain on all relationships like a global pandemic.  Many relationships, romantic or otherwise, are in crisis but it is possible to save them by "doing the relationship work."  But what does that mean exactly?   Dana and guests explore the effort and tools that it takes to both maintain a relationship and start anew if it can't be saved in this time of COVID-19. Guests on the Show Kate Anthony - Divorce and Discernment Coach, "The Divorce Survival Guide" Susan Guthrie - Founder and Principal, Divorice in a Better Way, Inc. Jodi R. Metcalf, MS, LMFT - Clinical Director, Grow Wellness Group Lindsay Stella - Partner, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC. Benjamin Heldfond - Co-Author, "Our Happy Divorce" "There are many relationship that I'm seeing out there where they don't have the skills to work on relationships and then all of a sudden COVID hits and it's just one thing after another," said Guthrie. Anthony added that for many couples, therapy can help them commun

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Melanie MacBride, Managing Attorney of Metropolitan Family Services 2) Jim Kleinwachter, Conservation@Home Program Manager of The Conservation Foundation 3) Peggy McGuire, Dir. of Child & Family Development of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Project HELP Program

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) John Panarese, Area Director of SCORE Fox Valley 2) Kandice Henning, Founder and CEO of Alive Center 3) Mina Flannery, President of National Charity League of Greater Naperville

Health and fitness are things many of us may take for granted at times but as host Dana Michelle says to open the show, "there's nothing like a pandemic to remind us  all to prioritize our health."  Dana has jumpstarted her own journey to a healthier, more fit lifestyle by joining the UFC Gym in Naperville.  In this episode, she meets with owners of the gym Ricard Lamas and Matt Kuschert to talk about how their experience with mixed martial arts (MMA) lead them to open the local facility. "Me being a fighter, I can't fight til I'm 65 , though I'd like to if I could.  Father time just won't allow that to happen," says Lamas.  "The next step is using the brand recognition that I've created and the sport of MMA and transfer that into a business that can help sustain my family and Matt's family from here on out."

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kimberly White, Executive Director | Career & Networking Center 2) Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President, Advancement | Loaves & Fishes Community Services 3) April Redzic, President & CEO | DuPagePads On this episode of Spotlight we’re talking about how the ongoing pandemic is impacting Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships right here in Naperville.

Hosted by Liz Spencer, this episode of Business Connection features Sachin Gandhi with BG Advisors CPA, Gabriel Chavez a Private Wealth Advisor with NorthStar Wealth Group, and Ian Holzhauer, Partner at Nagle, Obarski & Holzhauer P.C.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Cristin Taylor, Public Relations Officer of the Naperville Hurling & Camogie Club 2) Kristin Chmiel, Executive Director of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra 3) Geri Kerger, Executive Director of NAMI DuPage

Finding common ground during the holidays is more important than ever. Because the holidays arrive after a contentious election, and schools debating their status during the pandemic, and COVID-19 positivity rates on the rise, people are even more on edge. On this episode, Rebecca and Dana discuss the best way to navigate the holidays while maintaining your mental health. Therapist Lisa Pishas suggests, “Maybe this is the year where we can think about ‘good enough.’ Maybe we don’t look at Pinterest this year to make the perfect craft or meal. Maybe we stay away from things like that… “ Because both in-person and virtual gatherings can be stressful, Dilara Sayeed suggests stepping back. “My sister and I are planning a family event,” said Sayeed. “And started with stopping for a moment and not starting the planning. Let’s start with what do we feel comfortable with? We haven’t seen one another for a while. We don’t even know what’s typical in our lives right now. What do we feel comfortable with?” Open Ou

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Judie Caribeaux, CEO of 360 Youth Services 2) Jenny Dawley, Naperville Township representative to the Naperville-Lisle Triad 3) Dr. Scott Mitchell, President & CEO of SamaraCare Counseling

Nothing brings people together like grief, whether that's over a diagnosis of a serious illness, the loss of a job or the loss of a loved on.  As human beings we all share in that experience throughout our lives.  But now in the midst of a pandemic, we are forced to grieve differently than we are used to, often without the close comfort of our support systems. "2020 was a tough year as well all at a minimum have been grieving life the way that it used to be," said host Dana Davenport.  "The holidays this year will be especially though as we grapple with our first season of loss and change that all of 2020 has brought us." Guests on this show discuss their own experience with grief after losing loved ones to cancer, as well as expertise on managing grief, how grief is related to but different than sadness and anxiety, and the importance of having or building a support system to help through the grieving process.

Women in business is always an important topic of discussion, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed business of all kinds so much, how has it affected women striving to achieve in the business world?

On this episode of The Mom’s Network Dr. Cathy Subber and the Moms talk about wedding planning, the ups, downs, and COVID 19 pandemic.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naperville Noon Lions Club 2) The Naperville Men's Glee Club 3) Lizzy's Fund