• GCP: Central State's Hannah Telesz
    Jan 21 2026

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    Host Michael Bosela sits down with Hannah Telesz, a 4-H Educator with Central State University, a talented freelance photographer, and a familiar face in the Goodwill family.

    Hannah shares her journey through community education, creative work, and service —– from her time as a former Goodwill marketing employee to her ongoing volunteer role with the Youngstown Radio Reading Service. The conversation highlights how passion, service, and storytelling intersect to strengthen our local communities.

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #CommunityConnections #GoodwillYoungstown #4HEducation #CentralStateUniversity #YoungstownRadioReadingService #VolunteerVoices #NonprofitLife #CommunityImpact

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    29 mins
  • GCP: Akron Children's Christopher Liebig
    Jan 14 2026

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    Host Michael Bosela sits down with Dr. Christopher Liebig, Medical Director at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley and a Sports Medicine Physician.

    They discuss the importance of specialized care for young athletes, injury prevention, and how Akron Children’s supports the health and well-being of kids and families throughout the Mahoning Valley.

    Tune in for an informative and engaging conversation focused on keeping our community healthy and active.

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #AkronChildrens #SportsMedicine #CommunityHealth #MahoningValley #HealthcareHeroes

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    30 mins
  • GCP: The Review Newspapers' John Kroner Sr.
    Jan 7 2026

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    We’re kicking off 2026 with the Season 3 premiere of the Good Community Podcast! Host Michael Bosela sits down with John Kroner Sr., founder, president, and publisher of The Review Newspapers.

    With a strong focus on sharing positive community news, The Review has built a loyal readership across Mahoning and Trumbull counties, highlighting the people, organizations, and stories that make our region stronger. In this episode, the conversation centers on community journalism, local impact, and the importance of telling stories that uplift and inform.

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #Season3Premiere #LocalJournalism #CommunityNews #MahoningValley #TrumbullCounty #GoodwillYoungstown #MoreThanAStore

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    30 mins
  • GCP: Catholic Charities' Nickie Ostick
    Dec 23 2025

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    Host Michael Bosela wraps up 2025 with Nickie Ostick, Community Outreach Director of Catholic Charities, which serves Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties.

    Together, they paint a clear picture of how a nonprofit, service-oriented organization operates within the Diocese of Youngstown — from the types of clients served and the most common requests for assistance, to the strong partnerships Catholic Charities maintains with local shelters and food pantries.

    This meaningful conversation highlights the power of collaboration, compassion, and community-based support, and it’s a fitting way to close out another impactful season of the podcast.

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #SeasonFinale #CatholicCharities #NonprofitWork #CommunitySupport #MahoningValley #TrumbullCounty #ColumbianaCounty #StrongerTogether #GoodwillYoungstown

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    28 mins
  • GCP: VA's Beth Levine
    Dec 17 2025

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    This week, host Michael Bosela sits down with Beth Levine, Visually Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator with the Veterans Administration (VA). Beth shares how she supports veterans who are blind or visually impaired, helping them navigate services and resources across seven outpatient clinics.

    It’s an insightful conversation about advocacy, accessibility, and ensuring our veterans receive the support they deserve.

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #VeteransSupport #VA #VIST #VisualImpairment #Accessibility #CommunityConnections #Goodwill #MoreThanAStore

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    30 mins
  • GCP: Mahoning County Land Bank's Debora Flora
    Dec 10 2025

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    This week, host Michael Bosela sits down with Debora Flora, Executive Director of the Mahoning County Land Bank.

    They discuss how the Mahoning County Land Bank works as a quasi-governmental, nonprofit community improvement corporation dedicated to restoring vacant properties and promoting sustainable land use and stronger neighborhoods across our region.

    Tune in now and learn how local partnerships are helping rebuild communities from the ground up. 💙

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #CommunityImpact #MahoningCounty #NeighborhoodRevitalization #GoodwillYoungstown

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    29 mins
  • GCP: Direction Home's Cassandra Valentini
    Dec 3 2025

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    For our 22nd installment of Season 2, host Michael Bosela sits down with Cassandra Valentini from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio — an organization supporting 166,000 individuals across Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning & Trumbull counties.

    Discover how they’re helping people plan, prepare and care for aging and disability through vital services, education, and advocacy. 💙

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #DirectionHomeEO #AgingServices #CommunitySupport #GoodwillYoungstown

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    29 mins
  • GCP: Thrive MV's Vicki Vicars
    Nov 26 2025

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    Host Michael Bosela sits down with Vicki Vicars, Vice President of Operations at Thrive Mahoning Valley. Thrive MV is dedicated to recognizing that every individual has unique needs, and their services are tailored to meet those challenges.

    In this episode, learn about how Thrive MV and Goodwill work together to provide support in areas such as:
    • Application Assistance
    • Translations
    • Household Goods and Hygiene Product Pantry
    • Goodwill Vouchers
    • Transportation Assistance
    • Legal Aid and Citizenship Assistance
    • Employment / Education Connections
    • Referrals for English Language Classes, Housing, and Other Needs

    Tune in to hear how collaboration is helping individuals thrive across the Mahoning Valley! 💙

    #GoodCommunityPodcast #GoodwillYoungstown #ThriveMahoningValley #ElevateGood #EmpowerIndividuals #CommunityImpact #AchieveGoals

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    28 mins