Nctv17 Podcasts

On the latest episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer chats with Char Scott from Riverwalk Counseling Center, Georgia Koch from Career Vision, and Alwyn Francis from VIRTUTEM. Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871 2) Don Gingold, President of Summer Place Theatre 3) Dr. Amy Stoeffler, Chair of the Advisory Board of DuPage Medical Group Charitable Fund Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Guest host of NCTV17's Inside the Chamber, Christina Caton Kitchel, chats with AdreAnne Tesene, the owner of Two Bostons and Raj Patel, the owner of The Hari Group, about finding post-pandemic restaurant & retail success. Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.  Drugs, plastic surgery, alcohol, video games, gambling, shopping, food, sex, the internet, risky behaviors…can all be addictions.  In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, host Dana Davenport is focusing on addiction to bring attention to how this pandemic and other world changes have impacted mental health overall and the rise of addictions.   Dana chats with local experts to discuss what addiction is, what compels someone to repeatedly use substances or engage in behaviors even though they have harmful consequences, and how critical support is in recovery. Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.c

Grief is what we feel when experience a loss in our life. It can be a spouse, a parent, a child, or even a job. Grief disrupts our life, but the good news is we don't have to stay sad forever! Senior Services Program Coordinator at SamaraCare, Monica Guillot-Chartrand LCSW, shares how "grief is not linear" as she speaks to guest Kim White and Co-Hosts Dennise Vaughn and Lisa Stover on the effects of grief and how to reach out for help.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) DuPage Credit Union 2) OPUS 3) Marketing Mana LLC

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871 2) Don Gingold, President of Summer Place Theatre 3) Dr. Amy Stoeffler, Chair of the Advisory Board of DuPage Medical Group Charitable Fund ———————————— Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!) and all our programming is available via simulcast and video on-demand at https://www.nctv17.com/​ ———————————— For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/​ ———————————— Follow us on: ———————————— https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/​ https://twitter.com/NCTV17​ https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/​

President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Kaylin Risvold discusses the Naperville Young Professionals Network with CO-Chairs Kate Shields and Catherine Ross

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Andrea Wiles, President & Chief Executive Officer of the DuPage Children's Museum 2) Amy Van Polen, Senior Director of Bridge Communities 3) Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation & Facilities of the Naperville Park District

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kara Murphy, President of DuPage Health Coalition 2) Dora Praxedis, Board Member and Former Participant of Teen Parent Connection Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Mothers and daughters share a very special and unique bond. On this Dana Being Dana, host Dana Davenport has the pleasure of chatting with two groups of local mothers and daughters to discuss the ultimate human connection, motherhood. As we prepare to celebrate mothers everywhere on Mothers Day, Dana digs deeper into the mother and daughter connection including her own personal relationships as she welcomes her mom, sister, and daughter to the conversation. Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Laura Nagelbach, President of the Board of Directors of A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter 2) John Rakes, Artistic Director of The Naperville Men's Glee Club 3) Wendy Goettsch, Executive Director of the Naperville Education Foundation

What are some interview tips that can take you from simple to stand-out candidate?  President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Kaylin Risvold chats all things hiring with local experts Samantha Meredith from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Duckie Huynh representing Insperity, and Bill Lehman from Employ Source Temp Solutions.   Interview Tips for the Employer Kaylin asked the panel “When posting a job, what are a few tips for the employer?” Samantha said “Being very specific and making sure you that you are letting the candidate know exactly what it is that they are applying for and what your expectations are so that there is nothing that is misleading or overlooked when they are applying for that, and they’re confident in knowing that what they are applying for they are qualified for.  Are Cover Letters Still Required?  Ducky believes “You should always include one because cover letters and resumes are two entirely different things. Your resume should be what your

Naperville local elections interest has soared after a year of contentious state and national elections. People are eager to weigh in on the decisions that directly impact the citizens of our community. On this Finding Common Ground, hosts Dana Davenport and Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, talk to former members of the school boards, park district, and city council about their experiences and their thoughts on where we are today and where we are headed in the future.

With Autism Awareness Month being upon us, this episode brings an opportunity to discuss how the global pandemic and other world changes impact the special needs community and those who love and support them. “The impact for the families we know and love here at Turning Pointe has been profound,” said Carrie Provenzale, Executive Director of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. “Our families often times find themselves living extremely isolated lives from the greater community. So the global changes we’ve lived through this year have just further isolated these families and their care givers.”

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent health problem for older adults and affects more than 20 percent of Americans. “While it was really cool to turn up our music back in the day, now we’re often turning the volume up on everything just so we can hear it,” says Seniors Today Host Dennise Vaughn. To learn more about this issue, Dr. Jennie Wheeler, an audiologist with DuPage Medical Group joined the conversation. Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Lily Chen, President/CEO of the United Chinese Americans 2) Mike Llewellyn, President of Naperville Little League Baseball Association 3) Beth Carey, Director of Development for Sharing Connections

Hosted by Liz Spencer, this episode of Business Connection features David (Dave) Mika with BMO Harris Bank, Kader Sakkaria, Imran Karbhari, and Trevor Mecomber who are authors of Chaos by Design.

Inside the Chamber is hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO and brings together a group of experts to discuss today’s top business trends and issues, especially as they affect Naperville.

The Black Lives Matter movement and the intolerance for racism was brought to the forefront following the killing of George Floyd On Memorial Day, 2020.   That day, the world watched in shock as Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd's neck until he died.  People globally protested and companies voiced their commitment to see effective change in areas of racial and social injustice.  Several of Dana's friends who are active in doing such things join the show virtually to discuss what made the death of George Floyd different from the other incidents of deadly police brutality against black Americans. Guests on the Show Rev. David Swanson....Pastor, New Community Covenant Church Pastor Chris Harris, Sr...CEO, Bright Star Community Outreach Rev. Dr. Valerie Toney Parker...Young Adult and Social Justice Pastor, Arnett Chapel AME Church - Chicago Trey Davenport...Dana's Son Lena Davenport...Dana's Daughter "For the first time we saw white people who would normally stay quiet make a lot of noise and be vocal a