Big Little Stories
Big Little Stories is a place for conversations that inspire, educate and build community. It’s where no story is too small, and no impact is too big. The show celebrates how every little stroke in the story of our lives paints a bigger picture - and can ultimately shape the world around us in meaningful and positive ways.
Episodes
22 episodes
Big Little Stories (Episode 122) John Bathke, Entertainment Reporter
Award-winning entertainment journalist John Bathke talks about the power of a performance to unify an audience - and reminds us why covering culture is more important than ever. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. Instagram: @johnbathke
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Big Little Stories (Episode 121) Carlos Medina Executive Producer/Host, “Que Pasa NJ”
Carlos Medina, Executive Producer and Host of Que Pasa NJ, shares how storytelling, culture, and community drive his mission to uplift Hispanic voices and inspire the next generation of leaders. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 120) Varsha Waishampayan Founder & CEO, WINGS for Growth
Varsha Waishampayan, Founder and CEO of WINGS for Growth, talks about why she left a high-powered career on Wall Street to help women find mentors, embrace leadership, and build lasting change. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 119) Diane Young Unman Author, Motivational Speaker & Breast Cancer Survivor
Diane Young Unman, aka Princess Diane von Brainisfried, author of Bonjour, Breast Cancer—I’m Still Smiling, shares how humor, positivity, and purpose helped her navigate a breast cancer diagnosis and how she’s now using her story to up...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 118) Ilson Goncalves, Owner of Samba Montclair
Ilson Goncalves, owner of Samba Montclair and author of The Samba Montclair Gluten-Free Cookbook talks about the power of food to bring people, and communities, together. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz .
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Big Little Stories (Episode 117) Scott White Author, “The Life is Too Short Guy”
Author Scott White talks about how we all have the power to live happier lives and why the first thought we have each morning is the most important one of the day. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz . http...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 116) Katie Carroll, Speaker/Self-Care Coach
Katie Carroll, pediatric nurse and self-care coach, talks about why people who take care of others often need reminders to take care of themselves. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz . https://katiecarrollc...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 115) Robin Peacock Executive Director, MEND
Robin Peacock, Executive Director of MEND Hunger Relief Network, talks about an important change to the way we think about food insecurity and how she would have benefitted from the organization’s innovative programming during her own childhood...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 114) Lockey Maisonneuve Author/Trauma-Informed Guide
Author Lockey Maisonneuve talks about learning to heal from an abusive childhood and dedicating her life to help others feel seen. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz .https://honoryoga.org/home
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Big Little Stories Episode 113 Stormin’ Norman Seldin
Stormin’ Norman Seldin talks about his celebrated career as a performer and promoter and how the power of music saved his life. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 112) Joe Stetson Chief Commercial Officer, NY Red Bulls
Joe Stetson, Chief Commercial Officer for the New York Red Bulls, talks about how a lifelong love of sports fueled a career that made him one of the most respected sports marketing executives in the country. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 111) Laura Jones, Host of New Jersey Politics
Host Ivy Charmatz speaks with Laura Jones, one of the most celebrated political reporters in New Jersey and Host of New Jersey Politics which airs on ONNJ and WJLP-MeTV.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 110) Mike Ham Founder, Ham Radio Productions
Mike Ham, Founder of Ham Radio Productions talks about becoming a content creator, building a New Jersey brand and meeting some incredible people a long the way. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. www.hamr...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 109) Juan Melli Board President, Team Wilderness
Juan Melli, Board President of Team Wilderness, talks about the importance of making sure kids have the chance to explore nature and how quality time outside can have a profound impact on our mental, physical and emotional health.Hosted by Ivy ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 108) Ali Taylor Founder, Wisdom+Wayfinder
Ali Taylor, Founder of Wisdom+Wayfinder, talks about accepting yourself in a world filled with comparisons, searching for belonging to avoid isolation, and how to stop yourself from stealing your own joy. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode: 107) Brian Donohue, Award-Winning Storyteller
Brian Donohue talks about his award-winning career as a journalist covering New Jersey, how he sometimes stumbles upon his best stories and why working as a storyteller should always be considered a privilege. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. https://ww...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 106) Marisa Sweeney Founder, Be Well Integrative Health
Marisa Sweeney MS RDN CSSD, Founder of Be Well Integrative Health, talks about empowering people to take control over their health and why we should be wary of some “experts” we see online. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 105) Adam Philipson, President and CEO of Count Basie Center for the Arts
Adam Philipson, President and CEO of Count Basie Center for the Arts, talks about his journey into the world of entertainment and how he’s now creating a community that ensures the arts are accessible to everyone. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. https:...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 104) Jana Boyer Executive Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Jana Boyer talks about the tremendous advancements in the treatment of blood cancers, why the cure for all cancers could one day come from blood cancer research, and how volunteers have the power to make life-saving work possible.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 103) JoAnn Burney Co-Founder, Allaire Community Farm
JoAnn Burney talks about the ability animals have to help kids and adults who struggle with special needs and/or mental health to reach their full potential. The farm she and her husband, Sean, founded has become a place for children and their ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 102) Suneet Bhatt EOS Implementer, Coach, Lecturer on “Purpose”
Suneet Bhatt talks about purpose, helping people create their way in the world, and the class he created at Rutgers University that is changing the way students think about their futures.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 101) Carlos Lejnieks President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties
Carlos Lejnieks talks about the power of mentoring, how his life was changed by the people who stepped in, and how everyone has the power to make a meaningful impact in someone else’s journey through life.
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