Ep.90 – Chris McGarry with Ohio Pet Foods Inc

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If you ever asked yourself if pet food and good beer go together… The answer is yes! Chris McGarry with Ohio Pet Foods Inc and BrightPet Nutrition Group stopped by the studio to talk about how right here in Lisbon, Ohio we produce pet food and treats that are good for your furry family members. As an international company in our community, they definitely know the significance of their roots by supporting other local nonprofits. And honestly, that’s pretty sweet. Listen in to hear Chris talk about the foundation and growth of the company, their community involvement and how it’s a great place to work. And of course of the above was enjoyed with BIRDFISH BREWING CO. Yo Paisano. #drinklocal #supportlocal #buylocal
 
This podcast is sponsored by Platt Insurance Group and produced by Youngstown Studio.
 

Ep.89 – Michelle Apple, Founder of Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation

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3.8 million, is the number of women in the United States diagnosed with breast cancer. And $100,000 is an average cost for the treatment of breast cancer (this does not include hotel stays or reconstruction). Michelle Apple founder of Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation came by Youngstown Studio to talk with Lisa Resnick about her fight with breast cancer and the creation of her foundation to help others that experience her same struggles. Founded in 2019, she has already raised over $60,000 to help other women who are fighting her same battle. A true warrior, Michelle brings education, aid and awareness to a condition that we all have the potential to be afflicted with.

This Sunday, October 10 be sure to swing by Boardman Township Park for the Annual Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation Cornhole Tournament which is being sponsored by last week’s guest, Ohio Pet Foods Inc and BrightPet Nutrition Group. Then on October 23, West 34 will be all pink to raise money for this foundation that helps so many in our Valley. #supportlocal #breastcancerawareness

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Ep.88 – Lynette Forde, President of the Youngstown Foundation

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Our home is held up by many pillars in our community. And The Youngstown Foundation has been a strong pillar in our community for over a 100 years! The new president Lynette Forde sat with Lisa Resnick to talk about the creation to their current efforts to help the Valley progress forward. #supportinglocal
 
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Ep.87 – Don Ritenour of YoFresh and Nicole Ice of Sundog Cellars

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Pop-up dinners, cider, wine and so much more. Nicole Ice with Sundog Cellars Ciderhouse & Winery and Don Ritenour with YoFresh Food stopped by Youngstown Studio to talk about their passions and how they began to collaborate together. Staying true to Nicole’s love of Columbiana Talk we sipped on our BIRDFISH BREWING CO. as we dived into some great topics. #supportlocal #eatlocal #drinklocal
 
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Ep.86 – Nick and Erica of SPRUCE Home Decor

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We’re extraordinarily lucky here. Surrounded by people who inspire and support. Nick and Erica creators and owners of SPRUCE are a prime exemplification. Listen in as Nick and Erica share their story of how they got started and are continuing to grow over some delicious Noble Creature Cask House’s Good for the Goose. #shoplocal #drinklocal #supportlocal
 
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Ep.85 – Stephen Poullas co-owner of The SOAP Gallery

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What does an art gallery have to do with homes and hops? EVERYTHING! Stephen Poullas part owner of the The Soap Gallery tells us of his desire to create a home to showcase our local artists and bring that creative culture to the forefront In downtown Youngstown. Listen in as Stephen tells us all about his business downtown. #shoplocal #supportlocal #drinklocal
 
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Ep.84 – Frank Moses owner of Golden Star Theater

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Did you know movie theaters can be local too? Meet Frank Moses one of the owners of Golden Star Theaters Austintown Cinema. When the national company Regal stepped away, Frank and his brothers saw an opportunity to create an amazing luxury theater experience right here in the Valley. Keeping it local, they even have our local beers from our talented brewers ready to serve. Sipping on some BIRDFISH BREWING CO., Frank tells us the ins and outs of owning a theater and all the improvements they’ve made in their Austintown location. Nothing beats the experience of watching a blockbuster in the theater, and nothing beats movie theater popcorn. #supportlocal #drinklocal
 
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Ep.83 – Marisa Sergi owner of Luva Bella Winery

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After speaking with Marisa Sergi of Luva Bella Winery for 5 minutes, you learn very quickly that this young woman is a force to be reckoned with. She definitely drives home the fact that passion, endurance, and willfulness are major components to being a successful innovator and entrepreneur.
And a huge shout to OH WOW Science Center‘s Mr. Ralph and Greg Snyder at BIRDFISH BREWING CO. for sticking around to be two of the best guest hosts on Homes and Hops.
 
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Erin Lonsway owner of Bella Amica

Erin Lonsway with Bella Amica, another downtown Youngstown business, stopped by Youngstown Studio to sit with Lisa Resnick of Homes and Hops to talk about her love of Youngstown, and how she wanted to be part of its growth. And of course we enjoyed our conversation over a delicious Penguin City Beer.

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Ep.82 – OH WOW!’s Mr. Ralph and Greg Snyder of Birdfish

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OH WOW Science Center partner’s with our local brewers to create the perfect fundraising event, Science of Brewing. It truly does empcompass the essense of what the breweries are all about, helping to strengthen our communities and OH WOW!’s Wowtastic Edutainment!

Greg Snyder with BIRDFISH BREWING CO. and Mr. Ralph of OH WOW Science Center join Homes and Hops to tell us more about this year’s event, and why it is so important to them (to all of us) to be part of something so great.
 
This podcast is sponsored by Platt Insurance Group and produced by Youngstown Studio.