Nctv17 Podcasts

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1)Angels and Awakening Podcast: Julie Jancius is a Psychic Medium and Angel Reader, with offices in Naperville and Wheaton, IL. She is also host of the successful podcast, Angels and Awakening. 2) KLA Schools of Naperville: An upscale preschool serving infants from 6 weeks through children 12 years of age. 3)Alice Gaziev Certified Family Health Coach and Child Psychologist: Alice Gaziev, helps families to learn how easy is to be healthy, provide accountability, and educate both parents and children about what nutrients the body needs to grow.

When Naperville stood on the Council-Manager form of government in 1969, they had no idea the city would develop into the economic and residential center it is today. This documentary follows the City of Naperville as it met the demands of oncoming regional growth and became a thriving, high-tech metropolis providing a high quality of life for its residents.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1)Naperville Baseball Association, founded in 1955 to provide an outlet for youth baseball teams to play and enjoy the sport that they love. Now in its 64th continuous season, styles, equipment and participation may have changed, but the mission has not. 2)Naperville YMCAs, through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Naperville YMCAs unites men, women and children. These programs, regardless of age, income or background, aim to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. 3)U of I Extension 4-H Youth Development, a flagship program administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Nutrition HeartBeat - A full service sports nutrition company that works with adults, adolescents, and teams run by Dr. Laurie Schubert, sports dietitian. 2)Codeverse Naperville - Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced coder, our curriculum is designed for kids of all skill levels. 3)i9 Sports - We provide a youth sports experience unlike any other in America. Research has shown that the number one reason kids play sports is to have fun. It is not surprising then, that the number one reason they quit playing sports is because they stop enjoying it.

All aboard the Illinois Suffrage Special! Zachary Michael Jack takes you back in time to 1913 in his original play, Votes for Women! The play made its debut at North Central College as part of Illinois’ Bicentennial celebration. This historical drama features a Chicago Tribune reporter and three extraordinary women bound for Washington DC. Their only goal is to fight for equality in the Land of Lincoln. These women include Virginia Brooks, Belle Squire and Ida B. Wells-Barnet. For historical accuracy, the performance uses direct quotes from My Battle with Vice by Virginia Brooks, The Woman Movement in America by Belle Squire, and The Red Record by Ida B. Wells.

The heart-racing thrills of last year's The Wife Between Us kicks in again in the authors' new novel, An Anonymous Girl. Meet authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen at Anderson's Bookshop with their smart, surprising and suspenseful new book.

Join Kim White as she interviews workplace futurist and author Marti Konstant about the principle of Career Agility and the Gig Economy. What’s that? You don’t know what a workplace futurist is? Or you don’t know what “Career Agility” and/or “The Gig Economy” are? If you don’t find out, chances are, Marti asserts, you will be left in the dust and fall into the trap of becoming irrelevant. From what to do with your “Backlog of Ideas,” to “A/B Testing,” to once and for all finding out what your “personal brand” really is and how to make the most of it, Marti Konstant has a lot to teach you about flexibility and strategies you can employ now in today’s quickly changing economy.

The Sandwich Generation: It's what  your children and your parents have in common, if you’re a Mom with school-age children and aging parents. On this episode of the Naperville Mom’s Network, the Moms talk with Dennise Vaughn of Homewatch CareGivers about being part of the sandwich-generation. Moms, Dating, and Relationships Moms, Dating, and Relationships - whether you are a new mom or an empty nester, a busy mom to active teens or a divorced mom navigating the dating waters, there are a lot of great ways to make sure you are taking time for yourselves and your husbands or partners! On this episode the Moms share their thoughts and experiences on Moms and Dating. Guest: Dennise Vaughn - Homewatch Care Givers The Moms Dr. Cathy Subber Saritha Arellano Erica Lopez Patti Minglin

What Role Does Creativity Play in Your Workplace? And what does creativity in the workplace mean? Host Nicki Anderson and her guests explore how to develop a culture that encourages creativity, no matter what the type of business. For more information about the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and what it offers its members, visit their website at: Naperville.net Host: Nicki Anderson, President & CEO, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Guests: Kevin Bognar- Senior Executive – Microsoft Lauren Urban – COO – Youtech Creative Arthur Zards - LabZ & TedX Naperville

In the 1840’s, the Stenger family came to Naperville from Germany and began a brewery. Located at Franklin Avenue between Webster and Main, the Stenger Brewery was known to produce up to 17,000 barrels of beer a year. Brothers, John and Nick Stenger, founded the brewery and this documentary takes a look at the role beer played in society; and how the brewery contributed to the development of Naperville.

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges hosts conversations around diversity and inclusion on the latest episode of School Scene. Dr. Rakeda Leaks joined Naperville 203 for the 2018-19 school year as the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Leaks discusses her background in education and human resources, as well her goals for this newly created position in the District. Bridges also talks with three District 203 staff members (Stephanie Aspan, Rob Hunt and Jacquelyn Fabian) about District 203 Equity Courses, and the role these courses play in supporting the District’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

On this episode of School Scene, Superintendent Dan Bridges talks with members of Naperville School District 203's staff about the district's early childhood programming. His guests discuss the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and why its important for students to gain some of these critical skills prior to kindergarten. They also talk about the expansion into full-day preschool classes and the district’s birth to three outreach programming to support parents. Finally, three community partners discuss why their organizations became involved in the Early Childhood Collaborative to support the needs of the youngest learners including birth to three and preschool outreach.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Chicago Engineers; an MEP engineering firm, located in Chicago, offering services in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design, 2)The Great Western Tile Company which began in 1981 as a family-owned and operated business, 3) Pamela Harambasic, a Mortgage Advisor, who discusses her path to the mortgage business and how she's grown her business with Perl Mortgage since 2006.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kiwanis Club of Naperville, a hands-on, volunteer service organization that raises money for local charities 2) 100+ Women Who Care – Naperville; a Giving Circle of women who are passionate about making their community a better place for all 3) Edward Foundation - the nonprofit arm of Edward Hospital whose mission is to help the hospital provide the highest quality services, technology, facilities and staff to the communities they serve

On this episode, the Moms talk about parent/teacher communications. Parent/teacher conferences are a staple elementary school, but often attendance goes down from there. “There is a lot of attention on kids who are advance learners and those who are struggling, and not as much on the vast majority of kids in the middle,” say Cathy. She takes a more laid-back approach with her sons, letting them take ownership of their grades and homework. All the Moms agree that teachers play a big part in their kids’ lives and parent, teacher, and student communication is one of the keys to school success. On the second segment, the Moms are joined by Bob Quinn, Athletic Director of Naperville North High School, to talk about kids in sports and the potential for scholarships in college. Though many kids and parents may dream of playing at the college level, the odds are slim and Quinn believes, “What is important for all parents and moms to understand is athletics, by and large, need to be based and focused on the facts that

This episode of Inside the Chamber literally looks inside the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Nicki Anderson is joined by Kara Carpenter, Events and Program Director, Colin Dalough, Business Works; and Emily Ory, Board Chair to talk about the future of the Chamber. This year the Chamber created a new program called Business Unplugged, which changed the way the Chamber looked at monthly luncheons and other events, emphasizing quality over quantity. We hear about Business Works and its mission of “working for business so business can work.” CEO Nicki Anderson and Board Chair Emily Ory talk about the capital campaign to bring new technology to the Chamber to help it meet the needs of its members and stay relevant in today’s business climate.

On the latest episode of Spotlight, host Jane Wernette talks to: 1) Turning Pointe Autism Foundation which was founded in 2007 by Kim and Randy Wolf to provide families with the support needed when managing the challenges faced by children with Autism 2) Diveheart provides educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran with a disability, with the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value to that person 3) Illinois Miss Amazing is a platform for girls (5 years old +) and women with disabilities to share their abilities and ambitions with friends, family, and the community

Whether you are an accomplished speaker or, like many of us, just the idea of public speaking gives you vertigo, prickly-heat rash or a headache, there's a place at the table for you during this month's episode of Career Center. Kim White welcomes public speaking experts Rebecca Malotke-Meslin and Mike Russo for a lively discussion on how to be the most effective public speaker you can be. From the number one requirement of "knowing your material," to practicing in front of a video camera, you will learn that public speaking is not a gift, it is a learned skill that anyone can master. And if you think you've mastered it, you can get even better.

In 1963, Dick Portillo built a 6’ x 12’ trailer with no running water or bathroom and opened a simple hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. He called it “The Dog House.” More than 50 years and 50 locations later, his namesake Portillo’s restaurants are a Windy City institution, famous for perfect, Chicago-style dogs. In Out of the Dog House, Portillo tells the incredible story of his life, sharing the ingenuity and hard-earned wisdom that went into building a beloved restaurant chain. From a modest childhood as the son of Greek and Mexican immigrants, to the core principles that became essential in growing a national business, this is a singular, at times surprising, tale of how one man crafted his own American dream, one hot dog at a time.

Learn To Write Now: Learn To Write Now is a premier English Language Enrichment center in South Naperville that provides writing, reading, speaking, test prep and college admission essay workshops in a creative and collaborative environment. The workshops are offered all year round, instructor-led and taught in small groups, providing ample opportunities for the student to receive individualized attention/feedback and to learn the ability to work well in a group setting. The Labs: Labs is a family fitness and sports performance center. We feature HITT training, functional fitness, group classes, swim, cycling, personal training, team training, warrior classes, triathlon training, aquastride, and an incredible recovery room! Transforming Your Healthcare Experience: Transitions of Care: When it comes to healthcare, it can often take many different doctors and other professionals in different departments to tend to a single patient. So it’s crucial that each step of the process moves effectively from one to th