Nctv17 Podcasts

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Bridge Communities addresses the rapidly growing issue of homelessness in DuPage County by providing shelter, skills and support to homeless families. 2) Alive Center is one of the first teen centers in the nation serving both junior high and high schoolers students through a peer mentoring model. 3) Naperville Men's Glee Club, Making music in the Naperville community for 30 years, the Naperville Men's Glee Club seeks to inspire audiences and provide fellowship for men of all ages.

Kidz Kabaret – The Documentary gives us an unrestrictive view of the behind the scenes intensity, passion, love and often chaos that is Kidz Kabaret, Naperville’s only non-audition children’s theatre company. Viewers meet the charismatic director Kandiss Hernandez and discover how she took an idea literally from her backyard to center stage and a thriving theatre.

Child care can be one of the most difficult decisions for parents. Whether it's child care, in-home care or family care, it can be stressful to decide what's best. In this episode, Dr. Cathy Subber and Erica Lopez are joined by two guest hosts, Lindsay Chan and Grace Bozzi to share their experiences in choosing child care.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Homewatch CareGivers Home Care, offers specialized non-medical home care services to clients of all ages including seniors, disabled and all others needing assistance to maintain their quality of life. 2) Aspire Winning Edge - Kane County Sheriffs Dept., focus is on those who are looking to strengthen an area of their performance opposed to the typical mindset of, I have an issue. 3) Natural Paths for Lymphatic Wellness, Sylvia Hood Washington,PhD, ND, MPH, CLT-LANA is a Klose trained Certified Lymphatic Therapist. She is nationally certified through the Lymphology Association of North America.

What does a Top Cop, a Master Gardener and a Funeral Director have in common? It’s not the start of a joke but just a few of the different types of people who have sat down with host Liz Spencer to share their insight on Naperville and life… all on Naperville Notables.

Workplace diversity is something most companies aim to achieve. It ensures people with different characteristics provide different perspectives and ultimately leads to better decision making. In this episode, Community Career Center Executive Director Kim White sits down with human resource leader Tanya Griffin to discuss the value of both leadership and diversity in the workplace.

In this episode, Dana is joined by college graduates who have taken the Homecoming Challenge; an initiative tasking alumni of all colleges and universities to connect with freshman by donating their money, time, and wisdom.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) The American Cancer Society funds and conducts research, shares expert information, supports patients, and spreads the word about cancer prevention. 2) People’s Resource Center brings neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County by providing food and other basic necessities. 3) The DuPage Children's Museum has been inspiring families to laugh and learn together through interactive exhibits, programs and special events.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Aspire Winning Edge, Whether it is to have less of something like performance anxiety, fear, frustration, negative influencers, self-doubt, a freeze response, or anger, or, want more of something, like confidence, consistency, motivation, determination, goal accomplishment, and drive, or faster injury recovery, athletes will leave feeling differently than when they arrived. 2) Caliber Home Loans, who has brought a new level of excitement to the world of Lending. Our digital application allows a borrower to submit the or loan application within minutes and follow the progress of their loan. 3) Good Therapy Counseling Practice, Whatever life transitions or personal struggle you are going through, you can get collaborate, caring, and connected counseling services with Good Therapy Counseling.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naper Settlement is a nationally accredited, award-winning outdoor history museum set on 13 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville. 2) The Naperville Park District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres comprised of more than 130 parks and facilities. 3) Pull-Up Bars for Patriots honors fallen service members by establishing permanent memorials encouraging everyone to do pull-ups.

In this episode, the moms are joined by Anita Knotts, Senior Vice President of Calamos Wealth Management, to discuss why women need to take an active role in their financial lives. The moms are also joined by Monica Hultgren, a single mother of triplets who went back to work in an entirely new career.

Community Career Center Executive Director Kim White sits down with Executive Coach Virginia McLaughlin to discuss how networking is instrumental in any job seekers journey.

In this episode, Dana Davenport along with her friends Alexis Dunne, Tiffany McQueen Lewis, and Debra J. Koopmann discuss showing up for your friends; what it means to them personally, how it can be difficult, and why it’s so important.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Frustrated, overwhelmed and anxious women call Professional Organizer and owner of That Girl Organizes, Ann Marie Guenther to get organized and stay organized. 2) When searching for senior housing or senior housing services in Naperville and the suburbs, trust Oasis Senior Advisors® for compassionate, knowledgeable guidance. 3) Men in Black Pest Control Services is a family owned and operated pest control company that provides some of the highest quality pest control services in the industry.

In March of 2019, Amy Scheller became the Naperville Fire Department’s first female deputy chief after serving more than 20 years. Kathleen Anderson is the first woman to be appointed as a deputy chief within the Naperville Police Department. She is a 25-year veteran of the department.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Jannie’s Hope, funds innovative research, early detection methods, and advance treatment techniques to ultimately find a cure for Lung Cancer. 2) League of Women Voters Naperville, envisions a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. 3) Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest, has raised more than $17.5 million for local charities from its service activities at Ribfest.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1)Basko Dermatology, was founded by Dr. Juliana Basko-Plluska and her husband under the premises of offering compassionate, high quality, individualized care to the residents of Naperville and the surrounding neighborhoods. 2)DuPage Credit Union, has been committed to providing exceptional service, innovative products and services and helping those in the community for over 60 years. 3)Heritage Harbor Ottawa, the Midwest’s premier Marina Resort Community, located in the heart of Starved Rock Country.

"No County for Old Gnomes" is the latest literature from New York Times bestselling authors Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne. Dawson and Hearne collaborated on "Kill the Farm Boy" and now return to the world of Pell, an irreverent fantasy universe that recalls Monty Python and Terry Pratchett.

At some point in time, every parent is confronted with sleepovers and how to decide what's best for their kids. In this episode, the Moms discuss what works, what doesn't and how to set guidelines with sleepovers. Plus, the idea of traveling with kids can leave some parents feeling overwhelmed, but there are a lot of great reasons why you should travel with kids. The Moms share their successes and challenges when planning vacations.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1)Lizzy’s Fund, established to offer care and comfort to senior dogs by providing financial support to senior dogs in shelters and rescue groups. 2)The Naperville Education Foundation, raises funds for programs that enhance and enrich the educational experience of Naperville School District 203 students. 3)360 Youth Services, provides services through substance abuse prevention education, counseling and housing to help youth navigate life's challenges.