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Seacoast Stories

Inspiring stories about the people &amp; businesses of New Hampshire &amp; Maine.

This weekly interview show features in-depth conversations with local business owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by former ESPN &amp; Spotify producer Troy Farkas.

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Ohana Kitchen is one of the most recognizable restaurant brands on the Seacoast. With locations in Portsmouth, Exeter, Kittery, and Dover, the fast-casual poke bowl joint is a fan favorite of many. And yet, despite the local chain's success, Ohana isn't enough for the husband-and-wife team of Jay and Stacy Krecklow.At least, not anymore.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Krecklows join host Troy Farkas to announce the breaking news surrounding their latest venture, giving all the exclusive tea about the motivation behind the new restaurant business, what differentiates it from Ohana, why now is the right time to go all in on the concept that's haunted them for a decade, and more.Plus, they tell the entire backstory of Ohana Kitchen, from Stacy's years of living in Maui while managing a Hawaii Flatbread location, to Jay's significant Portsmouth restaurant experience, and everything in between. Plus, a surprise at the very end of the episode!To learn more about Pearl Fish House, you can follow them on Instagram @pearlfishouse or visit their website pearlfishhouse.com.UPCOMING EVENTS:"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club CONCORD pres. by RC Conner: Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. Book your seat at the table here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club HAMPTON pres. by RC Conner on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:SWTHZ Portsmouth: Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.⁠⁠RC Conner⁠:⁠⁠ The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!⁠⁠⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoas⁠t: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS:3 Bridges Yoga: 10% off 5-class packs, 10-class packs, and retail items purchased online with code SEACOASTSTORIES at the Seacoast's No. 1 yoga studio!Ohana Kitchen: Visit their locations in Portsmouth, Exeter, Dover, and Kittery!CHAPTERS:FOLLOW "Seacoast Stories" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube (00:00)Breaking Seacoast news! (02:22)Working in the restaurant business as a husband-and-wife pair (18:25)The joys of working in the restaurant business (23:37)Lock in your founding membership at ⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth (26:30)Tell stories around the fire with ⁠RC Conner⁠⁠⁠⁠ (27:46) 

EXCLUSIVE: Ohana Kitchen Owners to Open NEW Restaurant in Portsmouth's West End! Plus, the Unexpected Story Behind Ohana!

Flight House Fitness is on a mission to revolutionize the fitness industry.And Jay Collins will not stop until that vision has come to life.Formerly the owner of MaxEdge Fitness, the 59-year-old Collins bet the house (literally) a few years ago when he built Flight House Gym in Rye, a massive facility combining group training classes and open gym space in ways the Seacoast had never seen before.Then, just three months ago, he launched Flight House into its next era when he opened an incredible 24,000 square foot facility in Charlestown, Mass., a gym that's attracting intense social media attention, celebrities, athletes and comparisons to the New England Patriots' own facilities.And after seeing the early success of Flight House in Charlestown, Collins is ready to bring that concept - which also features yoga and pilates classes and a recovery center - to the Seacoast, which he reveals for the very first time on today's show.From Flight House Gym in Charlestown, Collins joins host Troy Farkas for the third time to discuss the early success of the Charlestown location, what makes this gym one of the very best in the country, why he's already looking at bringing Flight House to other major U.S. cities, his growth as an entrepreneur, and how he's bringing the new-and-improved Flight House to the Seacoast.To get $50 off your own membership at Flight House Fitness, you can use the code "SEACOASTSTORIES" when checking out online.UPCOMING EVENTS:"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠RC Conner:⁠⁠ The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!⁠⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoas⁠⁠t: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS:Get 10% off any service with hair loss practitioner Amber Moulton at Studioh in RyeEPISODE CHAPTERS:Come to "Seacoast Stories Live" on 10/13 (00:00)Why he opened Flight House Gym in Boston (02:40)Evolution as an entrepreneur (09:42)The new location's early success (14:30)How Flight House is "redefining" the fitness industry (17:11)Borrowing MILLIONS of dollars to build in Boston (21:20)What motivates him at 59 years old (26:17)Heat your home with firewood from RC Conner (31:50)Custom blinds, shades & shutters with Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (32:53)The future of Flight House on the Seacoast (34:10)The competitive Portsmouth fitness scene (45:50)Plans to bring Flight House nationwide (51:16)Reflecting on his crazy entrepreneurial ride (55:00)

BREAKING NEWS on the Future of Flight House Gym, & Jay Collins' Quest to Build the Nation's TOP Fitness Brand!

Ogunquit has become a "three-season" town in recent years.The Front Porch is a big reason why.Started in 1980 exclusively as a gay men's bar, The Front Porch has become an all-inclusive restaurant, piano bar, and attraction for the half a million people who descend upon the tiny seaside town every summer.From the famous upstairs bar, longtime bartender Petey Tomes and current owner Scotty Vogel join host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about the history of the Porch, favorite stories from 45 years of the Porch, Ogunquit's quest to become attractive year-round, mind-blowing stats about the amount of espresso martinis they serve, how the restaurant is on the front lines of change in the industry, and more.To support the restaurant, you can follow them on Instagram @frontporchogt.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Local Thread⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Get your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Iron Cactus⁠:⁠⁠ Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.⁠⁠SWTHZ: ⁠⁠Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoas⁠t: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Come to Seacoast Stories LIVE! on 10/13 (00:00)The evolution of The Front Porch & Ogunquit (02:40)The Porch's beginnings as a gay men's bar (11:44)The magic of the piano bar (15:35)Stories from 45 years of the Porch (20:23)Secure your SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠⁠ founding membership here (24:52)Custom blinds, shades and shutters with Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (25:56)Why Vogel purchased The Front Porch (27:10)How Ogunquit is building toward the future (31:52)How the restaurant is leading the charge for change in the industry (39:52)Visit The Iron Cactus in Kingston, N.H.! (43:15)The Front Porch's most popular drink order (44:30)How special it is to work at the Porch (52:20)

This Ogunquit Bar Started as a Gay Men’s Hangout. 40 Years Later, It's Everyone's "Happy Place"

Local media has a bad reputation these days.Nora Happny McMorran wants to do something about it. The beloved former host of "Just Ask Nora," a social media series started in the late 2010s, Happny McMorran is now on a quest to turn Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine into a local force for storytelling.A few months after acquiring the magazine, the longtime Portsmouth resident joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her decision, and how she plans on making the magazine a desirable read.Plus, the two talk about the origins of Just Ask Nora, her dad's career as THE go-to Portsmouth blacksmith, living in Norway during her 20s, meeting her now-husband at Carl's Meat Market, the strength of the Seacoast nonprofit scene, working for HAVEN, and more!To check out the digital version of the magazine, you can visit citylifestyle.com/portsmouth.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Local Thread⁠⁠⁠⁠, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories PUB CRAWL in Portsmouth! Join us on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of connection and FUN. ⁠Get your tickets here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! ⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth. ⁠⁠Get your tickets here.⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Iron Cactus⁠:⁠ Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.⁠SWTHZ: ⁠Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.⁠RC Conner:⁠ The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Growing up in Portsmouth (00:00)Living in Norway in her 20s (10:10)Working in Portland, Oregon (15:30)Supply your home with firewood from RC Conner (21:40)Get your mind, body, and spirit feeling better at SWTHZ in Portsmouth (22:50)Her popular social media series "Just Ask Nora" (23:55)2026 social media advice (33:05)Working at HAVEN & the Seacoast nonprofit scene (35:25)Visit The Iron Cactus, a magical Seacoast location (39:15Outfit your homes with professional blinds, shades & shutters (40:22)Her plans for taking Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine to the next level (41:35)

Just Ask Nora! Beloved Seacoast Native on Buying Portsmouth City Lifestyle Magazine + Building a BIG Social Media Brand!

We don't know how to talk about death.Longtime Seacoast resident Laura Cleminson wants to change that.At the Pre-Dead Social Club, Seacoast residents of all ages gather monthly for a "die-a-logue" at author talks, panel discussions, and Death Over Drinks, the club's signature event.Cleminson, who also delivered a TEDx Portsmouth talk in 2024, became fascinated with death a decade ago when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She noticed she had no tools for helping her mother through that time, a realization that eventually led her to become a death doula and the founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club.From the West End of Portsmouth, Cleminson joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about death - why we avoid it, her first experiences with it, how to better help our loved ones during that time, how the Pre-Dead Social Club has taken off in the last three years, and why it's welcomed nearly 1,200 people through its doors since then.To learn more about the Pre-Dead Social Club, visit predeadsocialclub.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠⁠⁠The Local Thread⁠⁠⁠, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Time 4 Joy hosted by I Got Bridged: Friday, September 18 at the Portsmouth Elks Lodge. Get your tickets here.Seacoast Stories PUB CRAWL in Portsmouth! Join us on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of connection and FUN. Get your tickets here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠SWTHZ⁠: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! ⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Presented by SWTHZ. ⁠Get your tickets here.⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠The Iron Cactus⁠: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.SWTHZ: Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.RC Conner: The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!CHAPTERS:SS pub crawl on 9/26! (00:00)Laura's first brushes with death (02:30)Why don't we discuss death? (08:52)How her mom's death changed everything (11:45)Warm your home with firewood from RC Conner (21:15)Visit The Iron Cactus in Kingston, N.H. (22:34)Taking an extreme interest in the end-of-life space (23:55)Starting the Pre-Dead Social Club (31:00)What happens at Death Over Drinks (38:05)Lock in a founding membership at SWTHZ in Portsmouth (42:25)Troy's experience with the Pre-Dead Social Club (43:27)Turning this club into a business (53:15)

Pre-Dead Social Club: The One Thing Every Human Has in Common (And NOBODY Wants to Discuss!)

Two stories in one podcast?!In this special Labor Day episode, host Troy Farkas hears the stories of two beloved Seacoast businesses.In Part One, Farkas travels to Somerworth, N.H. for a conversation with the co-founders of Popzup Popcorn, Marty and Julie Lapham. From their factory's floor, the husband-and-wife team talk about how they got started 10 years ago, the painstaking lengths they've taken to get organic & non-GMO labels, the pivotal moments that launched their company into the next stratosphere, the importance of keeping it a family business, and more.In Part Two, the show heads to Kittery Point, M.E. to talk to the longtime owner of the legendary Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Ron Spinney. Alongside manager Cam Barrett, Spinney tells stories from Chauncey Creek's 70 years in operation - a seaside joint known for serving steaming hot lobsters, its BYOB policy, and a callback to a simpler time.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠⁠The Local Thread⁠⁠, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by SWTHZ: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! ⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Presented by SWTHZ. Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠The Iron Cactus: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, red light therapy, reiki, sound healing, healthy eating, and more.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories LIVE on 10/13 (00:00)The health-conscious ethos of Popzup Popcorn (02:10)The insane growth trajectory of Popzup (08:20)Reflecting on Popzup's success (18:40)BTS of Popzup's massive production process (20:22)Introducing The Iron Cactus (27:00)Custom blinds, shades & shutters at Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (28:20)How Chauncey Creek started 70 years ago (29:45)Why Spinney bought the business in the 80s (33:20)What makes Chauncey Creek special (34:54)Inside the lobster-eating experience (45:32)Looking ahead to the future (51:54)

Inside Two BELOVED (and Wildly Successful) Seacoast Businesses: Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier + Popzup Popcorn!

A cowboy in York, Maine? 🤠Yes, it's true.For nearly two decades, Kenny Churchill was one of the very best bull riders in the world, competing on stages big and small across the country, including at Madison Square Garden in front of President Ronald Reagan.Now, the Boston native resides in York alongside his wife of 30+ years. Together, they own Churchill Barn and Weddings, a stunning events venue located on their private property, which houses a fully restored barn that was originally built in the 1700s!From inside the barn, Churchill joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about his legendary career, including what drove him to bull riding, the very serious injury risks it poses, and how the sport nearly cost him everything.To learn more about Churchill Barn and an event you could host there, please visit ChurchillBarnWeddings.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠The Local Thread⁠, hereSEACOAST SENIORS: Contact hello@seacoaststories.com.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Partners Bank⁠⁠⁠⁠: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by SWTHZ: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠Degree Wellness Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS:Opening trailer (00:00)Troy's new side business, Seacoast Seniors (01:33)The first time learning about Kenny Churchill (02:58)What is bull riding/rodeo? (04:56)Growing up as a bull rider in Boston (07:35)His relentless study of bull riding (10:52)The very serious risks involved in bull riding (14:30)Daily life as a pro bull rider (22:56)How rodeo athletes make money (26:32)Performing at Madison Square Garden (31:22)Secure your Degree Wellness founding membership today (33:47)The near-death experience that led him to retire (35:30)Moving to the Seacoast (48:00)The WILD history behind Churchill Barn (50:00)Why they started hosting weddings at the barn (53:30)What a wedding there is like (56:28)Love advice for Troy (01:01:28)

"I Put My Life on the Line!" World Champion BULL RIDER on Dangerous Career + Owning a Top Seacoast Venue!

Mario LaPosta had a dream (literally).Following a nightmare about a kitchen incident, paired with his deep Italian roots and love of family meals at a long dinner table, LaPosta knew a future in the kitchen awaited him. Eventually, the Connecticut native moved to Italy so he could learn the ins and outs of the Neapolitan pizza-making process. Then, after returning to the States, he started running the pizza programs at a chain of restaurants outside of New York City, and then later, in Boston.On today's episode, Mario LaPosta of Mamma Luca joins host Troy Farkas to discuss his long, winding road to Mamma Luca - from the real deal kitchens of Rome to the cobblestone streets of Portsmouth. Additionally, the guys talk about what NOT to do when opening a restaurant, why the restaurant business is notoriously difficult to survive in, the compromise you have to make when opening an authentic Italian restaurant in America, and more.To check out Mamma Luca, pay them a visit at 111 State St. in downtown Portsmouth.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, here.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're in Newburyport, Mass., on Wednesday, September 2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠⁠Partners Bank⁠⁠⁠: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠Degree Wellness Seacoast⁠⁠⁠: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Introducing The Local Thread (00:00)Compromises in opening Mamma Luca (04:22)Why he wanted to become a chef (06:02)Moving to Italy to learn the art of pizza-making (10:30)What we misunderstand about making pizza (17:02)Working at Italian restaurants outside of NYC (18:20)Secure your founding membership at Degree Wellness Seacoast today! (22:18)Local blinds, shades & shutters at Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (23:55)Working in the Boston restaurant scene (25:16)Opening da LaPosta in Newton, Mass. (30:10)Why so many restaurants fail (37:10)Moving to New Hampshire (38:35)Finding a location for Mamma Luca (41:55)What he wanted Mamma Luca to be when he opened it (43:56)Becoming Portsmouth's go-to pizza location (46:36)Mamma Luca's expansive bar program (49:55)Favorite Mamma Luca menu item (52:20)The financials of owning a downtown Portsmouth restaurant (55:20)

From the Cutthroat Kitchens of Rome to the Idyllic Streets of Portsmouth: A BTS Look at Mamma Luca’s (Unlikely) Beginnings

The future of New Hampshire is at stake.Luckily, brilliant young minds are on the case for building a better New Hampshire.In a rare roundtable discussion, popular past guests Corinne Benfield (Stay Work Play) and Andrew Samonas (Samonas Realty) join host Troy Farkas to discuss a number of topics, including the recent Portsmouth parking controversy and its effect on the local workforce, why a shortage of affordable childcare is causing big problems for families across the state, Gen Z's experience of navigating the workforce in the age of artificial intelligence, and how, weeks after a $16 million home sale in Hampton, the Seacoast's leaders are thinking about tackling the ongoing housing crisis.For more from Corinne's organization, you can follow Stay Work Play on Instagram @stayworkplay. To learn more about working with Samonas Realty, visit SamonasGroup.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.⁠Visit the NEW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠summer merch drop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're in Newburyport, Mass., on Wednesday, September 3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠Partners Bank⁠⁠: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠Degree Wellness Seacoast⁠⁠: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Come to Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (00:00)Portsmouth parking controversy latest (00:40)Why residents pushed back against recent parking measures (06:15)Portsmouth parking hack for residents (08:45)A BIG WIN recently for addressing the childcare shortage in N.H. (09:36)How companies can help with childcare (14:25)N.H.'s "ass-backwards" way of addressing issues (18:00)Secure your founding membership at Degree Wellness Seacoast TODAY (25:27)How Gen Z is navigating the workplace (27:05)How N.H. can fight its "brand identity crisis" (32:00)Why N.H. is such an attractive state to live in (35:05)Get custom blinds made for your dream Seacoast home with Budget Blinds (46:40)Recent record home sales on the Seacoast (48:00)Three methods for addressing the Seacoast housing crisis (50:00)Why we're optimistic about New Hampshire's future (55:00)Why Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is so special (58:50)Stay Work's Plays upcoming events (01:00:30)

New Hampshire Has Everything Young People Want ... So Why Are They Leaving? (Portsmouth Parking UPROAR, Seacoast Housing Crisis & More!)

Lauren Atwood entered the world against all odds.Thirty-three years ago, the lifelong Seacoast native was born three months early as the product of an abusive relationship between her mother and biological father. In the ensuing years, Atwood bounced around from home to home, watched her mother bring home man after man, and became estranged from her real father, all while trying to live a normal life.But Atwood refused to become a statistic.After meeting her now-husband Chris in high school, Atwood paid her way through UNH, worked in marketing at Timberland, and started a successful blog that paved the way for Otter Creek Homes, the Seacoast's go-to construction & interior design company.From her office in North Hampton, N.H., Atwood joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging conversation about the harrowing details surrounding her miraculous birth, why she was a "pawn in the game" between her mother and father, overcoming childhood trauma to build the business of her dreams, what sets Otter Creek Homes apart from other firms in the field, and the phone call she received last year that, for the first time in her life, made her feel free.If you or someone you know is fighting domestic and sexual violence here on the Seacoast, please find support with HAVEN.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Visit the NEW ⁠⁠⁠⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠⁠⁠⁠summer merch drop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Partners Bank: Our largest Dinner Club yet visits Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're in Newburyport, Mass., on Wednesday, September 3. Book your seat at the link above.SPONSOR:⁠Degree Wellness Seacoast⁠: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership ⁠here.⁠CHAPTERS:Lauren Atwood intro (00:00)Unbelievable story of when she was born (04:06)Her parents' abusive relationship (07:05)Being a medical miracle (10:00)Living in fear of her father (11:12)Tumultuous relationship with her mother (17:35)Legally separating from her father (23:52)The life-changing phone call she recently received (28:50)How she overcame her childhood (33:27)Her work with HAVEN (37:00)SPONSOR: Degree Wellness Seacoast. Secure your founding membership here Studying at UNH & working at Timberland (41:20)The fixer-upper home that inspired Otter Creek (45:45)What makes Otter Creek Homes different (47:10)How Otter Creek Homes took off (52:54)The BTS of working with Otter Creek Homes (55:52)What makes this work so fulfilling (58:55)Reflecting on her remarkable life story (01:00:30)Pushback against Otter Creek Homes? (01:03:50)Her relationship with her mother today (01:05:57)

She Weighed ONE POUND & Grew Up In Fear. Now, She's Built the Life She Never Had! (Lauren Atwood of Otter Creek Homes)

She built a global fitness brand without investors, business degree, or plans for becoming an entrepreneur.When Eliza Shirazi graduated from UMass, she thought she'd spend her career working in public health. Fitness classes were simply a side hustle—a way to make a little extra money after work.Over the next decade, that side hustle became Kick It by Eliza, a kickboxing-inspired worldwide fitness community that has transformed thousands of lives through live events, instructor certifications, social media content to her 25,000 Instagram followers, online memberships, and partnerships/appearances with brands like New Balance, NBC's "The Today Show," POPSUGAR, and more.But as is often the case, things don't always appear as they seem.In this conversation with host Troy Farkas, Portsmouth's Shirazi opens up about the rejection that's shaped her, the sponsorship deal she lost just when everything seemed to be working, the imposter syndrome she felt training in the boxing ring with George Foreman's son, the nerves she felt before making the biggest media appearances of her life, and the terrifying uncertainty of watching the pandemic threaten everything she'd spent years building.This episode, which is presented by Degree Wellness Seacoast, is about much more than fitness. It's about betting on yourself before anyone else does, learning to separate your own dreams from everyone else's expectations, embracing rejection as a competitive advantage, and discovering that the biggest opportunities often arrive disguised as your worst setbacks.In this episode, you'll learn:Why losing her biggest sponsorship became the catalyst for her greatest growthHow George Foreman's son helped her overcome imposter syndromeThe surprising business lesson behind building a fiercely loyal communityHow one YouTube workout unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her careerWhat the pandemic taught her about resilience and reinventionThe simple goal-setting framework she uses to stay motivated during overwhelming seasonsWhy rejection is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can haveTroubling health trends and why she refuses to lean into themSUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Visit the NEW ⁠⁠⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠⁠⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠⁠⁠summer merch drop⁠⁠⁠!Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more about becoming a founding member here.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast!⁠ Custom blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced and professionally installed.CHAPTERS:Introducing Eliza Shirazi (00:00)Working in public health (04:56)Instructing as a side hustle (06:15)Pursuing fitness full-time (09:16)Training boxing w/ George Foreman's son (10:25)Signing a deal with New Balance (13:40)The evolution of Kick It By Eliza (21:55)Asking New Balance for more money (26:10)The POPSUGAR video that blew her up (28:35)Full details on the Degree Wellness Seacoast founding membership (34:10)Check out Budget Blinds of the Seacoast to make your home more private (35:30)Changing her business during the pandemic (36:38)Navigating online criticism (41:35)The explosion of her virtual business (44:10)Appearing on The TODAY Show (47:12)Moving to Portsmouth in 2021 (52:20)The many revenue streams of her business (57:22)Advice for entrepreneurs in the early stages (01:01:18)Troubling health-and-wellness trends (01:03:10)

She Lost the Biggest Deal of Her Career ... Then Everything Clicked. Plus, TROUBLING Fitness Trends (Kick It By Eliza)

How does a tiny, hidden cocktail bar with no sign, no advertising, and (almost) no rules become one of the most beloved institutions in a city's history?Cresta Smith, the co-founder of the legendary bar The Red Door, joins host Troy Farkas this week to discuss the iconic Portsmouth speakeasy that shaped an entire generation of nightlife (and espresso martini lovers) on the Seacoast.From opening night in 2003 to her departure in 2014 and the bar's closure in 2017, Smith reveals the untold story of building a business entirely on instinct and word of mouth. She shares how a chance conversation with restaurateur Jay McSharry changed her life, why she refused to put a sign on the building, the secret behind their famous espresso martinis, and how The Red Door became the place everyone ended their night.But beneath the success was another story.The pressure of running one of Portsmouth's busiest bars... the mental toll of always being "on"... the temptations that came with success... and the unlikely companion that ultimately saved her.This isn't just the story of a bar.It's about ambition, identity, addiction to momentum, knowing when to let go, and why the places we remember most are often impossible to recreate.IN THIS EPISODE:Why The Red Door never needed a sign or advertisingThe business philosophy that's made Jay McSharry so successfulHow Portsmouth transformed into a nationally recognized food destinationThe secret behind The Red Door's legendary espresso martinisBuilding a cult following before social media existedThe hidden cost of success and burnoutThe dog that changed Cresta's life foreverWhy some places become legends—and why they can never truly come backCHAPTERS:(00:00) Portsmouth's Foodie Boom(01:02) Jumpin Jays Changes Game(02:06) Jay McSherry Playbook(08:48) The Red Door Origins(11:52) Designing Speakeasy Vibe(14:35) No Signs, No Advertising(18:12) Getting Through Loopholes(28:55) Big Musical Acts Who Performed There(32:00) The Physical & Mental Toll of The Red Door(34:20) The Dog Who Saved Her(36:45) SPONSORS: Budget Blinds + JOBTALK LLC(39:40) The Red Door's Famous Espresso Martinis(44:20) Leaving For New York City(50:00) How Portsmouth Has ChangedSUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Visit the NEW ⁠⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠⁠summer merch drop⁠⁠!Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠SPONSORS:Budget Blinds of the Seacoast! Custom blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced and professionally installed.⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2026!

The Rise and Fall of Portsmouth's Most Beloved Bar! The Red Door Ex-Owner on FAMOUS Espresso Martinis & How Portsmouth Changed

Laura Fox needed a change.Late last year, at our 3S Artspace live podcast, the Foxglove lead singer and Maine Fox Marketing founder announced that she'd booked a one-way trip to Mexico, with no plans for anything besides returning just in time to record her first in-studio album in May. Seven months later, in another edition of "The Follow-Up" where we speak to popular past guests, Fox joins host Troy Farkas to reveal what she learned about herself from the three-month trip to Mexico. Plus, Fox previews Foxglove's upcoming performance at Prescott Park, and she takes us inside the recording process for upcoming first album, Maybe A Daydream. She also SOUNDS OFF on musicians using AI in the songwriting process, and the Seacoast lifer also explains why locals are so critical of newbies who move to the Seacoast.To learn more about Fox's upcoming performances, visit LauraFoxMusic.com.CHAPTERS:Recapping her Mexico trip & lessons learned (00:00)Achieving a lifelong musical dream (14:38)Inside the process of recording her first album (19:42)SPONSOR: Investment advisor David Higgins (27:40)The tricky part of writing songs about past relationships (29:37)Why it's "unethical" to use AI for songwriting (36:20)Will the AI train ever slow down? (46:15)SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (53:08)Why Seacoast locals are hesitant to accept newcomers (54:45)SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Visit the NEW ⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠summer merch drop⁠!Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every weekUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠SPONSORS:David Higgins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2026!Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Musician Laura Fox on "Unethical" AI & Why Seacoast Locals Dislike Newcomers. Plus, Her NEW ALBUM & (One-Way) Trip to Mexico!

Dr. Mychal Beebee is one of the most decorated chiropractors in the industry, and patients from all over the country flock to Portsmouth's Arete Chiropractic to seek treatment from her and her team on upper cervical issues.Among her many accolades, Dr. Beebee currently serves as the Vice President of the Council on Upper Cervical Care (CUCC). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Blair Upper Cervical Society as the director of research. But underneath all the success, Dr. Beebee has quietly been fighting battles that very few people know about.From her office in Portsmouth, Dr.Beebee joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about what brought her to the field two decades ago, what makes Arete one of the most sought-after practices in the country, and why Americans have lost the plot when it comes to maintaining proper spinal health.Plus, she takes us inside her very personal and emotional story of infertility, and the excruciating toll it's taken on her family physically, emotionally, and financially.To book your next chiropractic visit, you can learn more at AreteChiro.com.CHAPTERS:How Dr. Beebee found chiropractics (00:00)The changing perception of chiropractic care (18:20)Dr. Beebee's old "work hard party hard mentality (24:25)SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (32:40)Dr. Beebee's emotional infertility journey (34:20)Why people from all over seek out Arete (58:07)Wellness tips & navigating low back pain (01:02:17)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Subscribe to Seacoast Stories for free on YouTube⁠ for weekly videosFollow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every weekSubscribe to ⁠Seacoast Stories for free on ⁠Substack⁠⁠ for weekly newsletters and breaking Seacoast newsSPONSORS: ⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2026!

The Success Everyone Sees ... & the Pain No One Knows About (Arete Chiropractic's Dr. Mychal Beebee)

Chad Coll just wanted to be an artist.A lax bro from Maryland without any dreams beyond that, Coll moved to the Seacoast in 2009 after joining the Coast Guard. From there, he fell in love with the area, and when his Coast Guard stint ended, he pursued a variety of jobs and hobbies that all involved making things with his hands, including making wooden spoons.Despite making these spoons for 10 years, he only started selling his wooden spoons two years ago at farmer's markets in Charlottesville, V.A., where he lived for five years.But when he moved his family back to the Seacoast last year, that's when things started to take off - mainly due to C.S. Spoon Co.'s OVERWHELMING success on social media.Today, C.S. Spoon Co. has 29,000 followers on Instagram and nearly an additional 10,000 on TikTok, and social media is by far and away the biggest driver of business for the Kittery-based small family business.From his woodworking studio in Kittery, M.E., Coll joins host Troy Farkas to discuss the explosion of the brand in 2026, why he focuses on only making wooden spoons, the inspiration behind his viral social media videos, how these spoons sell out every week, and how this business is finally allowing Coll to live the life he's always dreamt of.To shop C.S. Spoon & Co. merch and to be first in the queue for their weekly restocks, you can visit their web site here.CHAPTERS:Chad's early artistic ambitions (00:00)How & why he started a wooden spoon business (08:00)Leaving the Seacoast and coming back (25:21)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (28:25)How his business has exploded since moving back to Maine (31:18)Why he's more content than he's ever been (51:52)What makes his wooden spoons special (01:03:40)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2026!Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Keep the Seacoast sun out of your home! ⁠⁠Get the deets here⁠⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Newmarket, N.H. on Friday, July 17 & Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here before they sell out.⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE:Seacoast Stories on YouTube for weekly videosSeacoast Stories on Substack for weekly newsletters and Seacoast news

"Social Media Has Changed My Life!" The VIRAL Seacoast Sensation Whose Wooden Spoons SELL OUT in Two Minutes!

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This podcast contains discussion of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.It's a miracle that Victoria Arlen is still here.Before the age of 10, she entered into a vegetative state after getting diagnosed with two rare neurodegenerative diseases. From there, the Exeter, N.H. native lived incapacitated for four years, with doctors and nurses instructing Arlen's parents to accept that their daughter wouldn't live much longer.Then, on a day that continues to baffle medical professionals everywhere, she emerged from this state. And since then, against all odds, she's taken the world by storm in the form of gold medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games, a run on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, a stellar motivational speaking career, a 10-year tenure as an anchor for ESPN, and now, a two-time author. The 31-year-old's most recent book, The View Is Worth It, published in the spring, and it's her firsthand account of how she's navigated anxiety, depression, and the weight of expectations placed upon her when she was asked to be hero without ever having worn a cape.From The Unmuted Room in Newington, N.H., Arlen joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about Arlen's Seacoast roots, the experience of being "locked in" to her body for four years, the abuse she experienced at the hands of doctors and nurses, and how she miraculously emerged from the state.Plus, how she became the youngest on-air talent in ESPN history, her stint on DWTS, and the lengthy battle with mental health issues that inspired her latest book, and, in 2021, nearly led her to take her own life.CHAPTERS: Victoria's favorite Seacoast hangs (00:00)Spending four years in a vegetative state (10:37)Getting abused by doctors & nurses (31:06)SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (35:25)Learning how to live a normal life again (37:05)Winning gold at the 2012 Paralympics (40:50)The mental health toll of success & suicide attempt (48:53)Victoria's favorite tips & tricks for navigating mental health (01:06:36)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (01:19:05)DWTS appearance & becoming an ESPN anchor (01:20:20)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2026!Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Keep the Seacoast sun out of your home! ⁠Get the deets here⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Newmarket, N.H. on Friday, July 17 & Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here before they sell out.⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

"Medical Mystery" Victoria Arlen on Surviving a 4-Year Vegetative State, Severe Mental Health Battles, & New Book

The Ogunquit Playhouse is not just some theater on the side of the road in Ogunquit, Maine.Every summer for the last 93 years, this "little white box" in one of New England's most eclectic cultural hubs has played home to world premieres of global theatrical sensations, many of which later make their way to the stages of Broadway and London's famed West End. The actors and actresses whom Ogunquit attracts have shelves filled with Tony Awards, ditto for the world-class behind-the-scenes crew members. And perhaps best of all, its $18M annual operating budget allows the Playhouse to pay above-average wages to talented artists in a field notorious for failing to provide a meaningful living.And now, as the Playhouse inches closer to its 100th season on the Seacoast, the not-for-profit entertainment venue has its eyes on the next century, and how the theater can adapt to survive an increasingly difficult artistic climate.From the historic main stage of The Ogunquit Playhouse, Technical Director Geof Dolan (20 years) and Executive Artistic Director Brad Kenney (21 years) sit down with ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss the origins of the summer theater in America, how the Playhouse established itself as a world leader in theater, the caliber of talent they attract every summer, how they choose which shows to put on each year, what the Playhouse means to the Seacoast, the theater's ambitious plans for the next century, and more.For their full summer schedule, please visit OgunquitPlayhouse.org for more details.CHAPTERS:The decorated 93-year history of The Ogunquit Playhouse (00:00)Why Ogunquit Playhouse is an anomaly in the theater industry (16:00)Does the Seacoast understand just how world-class the Playhouse is? (21:48)SPONSOR: Avery Insurance (25:31)Selecting the shows (27:15)Who attends The Ogunquit Playhouse? (32:28)How The Ogunquit Playhouse attracts its performers (38:14)20 years of memories working at The Ogunquit Playhouse (49:46)The future of The Ogunquit Playhouse (57:54)SPONSORS:Avery Insurance: Protecting Portsmouth families since 1899. Learn more at ⁠⁠averyinsurance.net⁠⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Singles (Ages 25-45): Ready to meet the love of your life, or know someone who is? We're bringing the Seacoast's No. 1 dating show to The Press Room THIS Saturday, June 27! Snag your tickets here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Newmarket, N.H. on Friday, July 17! ⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here before they sell out.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

The Ogunquit Playhouse: Inside the WORLD-CLASS Theater That's Created Broadway Hits, Hollywood Legends, & 93 Years of Memories!

The world is burning down.At least, that's what the modern media landscape convinces you into thinking. But what if there were a different way to present the news? What if, instead of focusing on all the negative, we actually celebrated the thousands of milestones and mini-victories happening each and every day?Andy DeMeo asked himself that question two years ago. Then, he founded Granite Goodness - a podcast, newsletter, social media brand, and fast-growing media company dedicated to telling the good news that's happening across all of New England.His work with Granite Goodness garnered DeMeo the 2025 Stay Work Play Young Person of the Year award, the 2025 Catapult Seacoast 10 to Watch award, and NH Union Leader 40 Under 40 award. He travels across New Hampshire, hosting panels and leading talks where he shouts from the rooftops about just how good the world actually is, and why we should all be more optimistic about the state of things.In this Season 5 launch week bonus episode, DeMeo FINALLY joins host Troy Farkas - exactly two years after they launched their own platforms on THE SAME DAY - for a conversation about the ethos driving Granite Goodness, how DeMeo stumbled into the world of "progress journalism," some very positive recent stories in New Hampshire and Maine, and how he's managed to turn Granite Goodness from hobby into a full-time career.To join the Optimists Club, visit GraniteGoodness.com for details.CHAPTERS:Andy DeMeo's accomplished resume (00:00)Do Troy and Andy hate each other? (03:35)The tricky dance of turning a newsletter into a full-time job (10:24)SPONSORS: Avery Insurance & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (27:30)Focusing on good news in a "broken" modern media landscape (29:51)WILD good news happening in N.H. and Maine (42:02)Reflecting on the growth and success of Granite Goodness (49:05)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Singles (Ages 25-45): Ready to meet the love of your life, or know someone who is? We're bringing the Seacoast's No. 1 dating show to The Press Room on Saturday, June 27. ⁠Snag your tickets here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Newmarket, N.H. on Friday, July 17! ⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:Avery Insurance: Protecting Portsmouth families since 1899. Learn more at ⁠averyinsurance.net⁠.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Keep the Seacoast sun out of your home! ⁠Get the deets here⁠.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

"There's Something BROKEN!" Andy DeMeo of Granite Goodness on Turning a Good News Newsletter Into a Local FORCE! (BONUS)

Cure is a top-rated restaurant serving upscale comfort food in downtown Portmsouth, N.H., and now the visionary behind one of the Seacoast's most beloved establishments is setting her sights on something even bigger and better.Julie Cutting-Kelley is the owner and executive chef at Cure. A lifelong Seacoast native, she's also the co-owner of Emerald Elevation (a chef-inspired cannabis company), mother of two, Lighthouse Credit Union board member, and the owner and executive chef of a new Portsmouth restaurant, a modern steakhouse entitled Char.In the Season 5 premiere of "Seacoast Stories," Cutting-Kelley sits down with host Troy Farkas to spill the beans on Char, what it will look and feel like, the menu, expected open date, and why she feels Portsmouth is missing a place like this.Plus, she takes us behind-the-scenes of building Cure, her multiple appearances on the Food Network, and more.To learn more about Char, you can follow their new instagram page @charportsmouth.CHAPTERS:Julie Cutting-Kelley's background (00:00)All of the details for Char! (11:10)SPONSORS: Avery Insurance + Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (29:05)Working in the Seacoast restaurant scene prior to opening Cure (31:18)Appearing on Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen" (37:18)How Cure has become a beloved Portsmouth restaurant for over a decade (41:12)Emerald Elevation, her business venture with her chef husband (55:41)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Singles (Ages 25-45): Ready to meet the love of your life, or know someone who is? We're bringing the Seacoast's No. 1 dating show to The Press Room on Saturday, June 27. Snag your tickets here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Newmarket, N.H. on Friday, July 17! ⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠SPONSORS:Avery Insurance: Protecting Portsmouth families since 1899. Learn more at averyinsurance.net.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Keep the Seacoast sun out of your home! Get the deets here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

EXCLUSIVE: Cure's Julie Cutting-Kelley Spills ALL the Tea on Char, a NEW Portsmouth Restaurant!

Host Troy Farkas quickly takes you inside the past, present, and future of the 21st century media organization that's taking over New Hampshire and Maine.To stay up-to-date on all of our podcasts, events, and newsletters, you can follow along here ⬇️Follow the "Seacoast Stories" podcast on SpotifyFollow the "Seacoast Stories" podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow the "Seacoast Stories" podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the "Seacoast Stories" newsletter on SubstackVisit SeacoastStories.com to learn more about our signature eventsABOUT THE HOST:Troy Farkas spent seven years producing high-performing podcasts for major media organizations like ESPN, The Ringer/Spotify, HBO, and more. After moving to the Seacoast in 2023, he fell in love with the area and it's inspiring people. He started this show to learn more about these people, and to bring the Seacoast closer together one podcast at a time.

TRAILER: Introducing the "Seacoast Stories" Podcast

In the final week off before the launch of Season 5, we replay one of the very first episodes of the "Seacoast Stories" podcast.Nick Callas is a New York City-based comedian who has toured with famous comedians Bryan Callen and Chris D'elia. With over 56,000 followers on Instagram, the star of the "Wolf Pup" comedy special joins host Troy Farkas to look back on Callas' 2024 performance at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth. Plus, the two type 1 diabetics discuss Callas' approach to comedy, the art of adapting on the fly, how to joke about politics in a polarized world, and more.For more from Callas, you can catch him live THIS THURSDAY (June 11, 2026) at The Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Mass. Tickets here.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: June 17 in Hampton, N.H. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Singles (25-45) at The Press Room! On Saturday, June 27, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. It's hilarious, wholesome, and (single or not) we'd love to see you there. Buy your ticket here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: July 17 in Newmarket, N.H. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

BIG-TIME Comedian Nick Callas on Performing in Portsmouth & the Evolution of the Comedy Industry (RE-AIR)

Pete Endres grew up dreaming of owning a farm.And when his mother passed away in 2011, Pete and his brothers decided they wanted to not only own a farm, but to open up a cidery on said property.Pete, who later moved to the Seacoast in the mid-2010s, spent years searching for the perfect property until, finally, he found it in 2019.That farm? It's now home to ⁠Bird Dog Cider⁠ in Greenland, N.H., which formally opened its doors in the fall of 2024.From the cozy confines of Bird Dog, Pete sits down with ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss the blood, sweat, and tears poured into revitalizing the once-dilapidated farm, the family atmosphere that defines Bird Dog, and having lines out the door the day they opened their barn doors to the public. Plus, getting chased by a sea lion, and even the MURDER that took place on the farm!?CHAPTERS:Troy checks in from the middle of nowhere (00:00)Getting chased by a sea lion (06:00)The (sad) motivation for opening Bird Dog (08:10)America's up-and-down love affair with cider (12:06)Turning a run-down Seacoast farm into a cidery (19:34)SPONSORS: Dermatology & Skin Health + Chinburg Properties (29:20)Why Bird Dog is focused on staying local (31:54)Lines out the door in fall 2024 (38:40)Balancing Bird Dog with a full-time job (43:00)The murder that happened on the farm (01:01:40)To learn more about Bird Dog's ciders and summer plans, visit their website here. And for their upcoming collaboration with 3 Bridges Yoga on June 20, 2026, book your spot here.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dermatology & Skin Health⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning "Seacoast Stories" at checkout for the REST OF 2026! UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, June 17. ⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠

Bird Dog Cider Owner on Hyper-Local Focus, Cider's Glow-Up, & the Murder That Happened There?! (RE-AIR)

Cody Whelan⁠ was miserable.Feeling purposeless in his geology career, he came home after work every day tired, irritable, and wondering why he was still putting himself through this. He dreamt of a different life for himself, a life centered on purpose, service, and connection. And after seven years of business ideas gnawing at him, he finally decided to pull the plug on his stable career so he could throw himself into the unstable waters of entrepreneurship.Enter ⁠Treeline Outfitters⁠: Portsmouth's home for high-quality sustainable outdoor gear, delicious local beer, and genuine connection with like-minded human beings.Since opening their doors in February 2024, Treeline has felt the full force of the community coming out to support them, which shines through in their weekly run club, which now attracts between 60-100 people every Thursday night.From the taproom of Treeline Outfitters in the West End of Portsmouth, Cody and his wife ⁠Emily Kwesell⁠ sit down with ⁠⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss why Cody began to resent his lucrative geology career, why it took him so long to take the leap, where the initial idea for Treeline came from, the explosive growth of run club, navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and much more.To learn more about Treeline's gear, beer, and events, visit ⁠⁠TreelineOutfittersCo.com⁠⁠ or follow them on Instagram ⁠⁠@treeline_outfitters⁠⁠.CHAPTERS:Treeline's role in the 'Seacoast Stories' origin story (00:00)Why Cody started hating his job (07:00)What pushed them to start Treeline Outfitters (19:44)SPONSORS: Budget Blinds + Dermatology & Skin Health (30:00)How Treeline chooses their gear and beer (32:40)The growth of run club (42:14)Why Cody feels wealthier than ever (49:52)SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dermatology & Skin Health⁠⁠⁠: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning "Seacoast Stories" at checkout for the REST OF 2026! UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, June 3! We also head back to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, June 17. ⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

"The DESPAIR Is Gone!" Treeline Outfitters Founders on Creating BELOVED Seacoast Space After Their Lowest Points 💙 (RE-AIR)

Ankati Day is arguably the top yoga teacher on the Seacoast.A Maine native, the 42-year-old instructor graduated yoga teacher training 15 years ago in the jungles of Costa Rica. After living in the forest, she moved back to the Seacoast in 2015 to pursue yoga as a full-time career.These days, she currently teaches at 3 Bridges Yoga, Shilo Farm, and Studio One. Additionally, she leads worldwide yoga retreats and hosts ecstatic dance at Four Bodies Wellness every month.In the Season 4 Finale, Day rejoins the show in another installment of "The Follow-Up," where popular past guests return to the show.From the cozy confines of Shilo Farm in Eliot, Maine, Day and host Troy Farkas discuss the lost art of communication, how the 21st century is disconnecting us from our bodies, misconceptions of yoga teachers, and where the healing industry has it wrong these days.Plus, why Studio One stands above all other Seacoast fitness establishments, and an inside look into the magic of ecstatic dance!To learn more about Day, her teachings, and her fall yoga retreat in Jackson, Maine, you can visit AnkatiDay.com.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Ankati's backstory (00:00)What birds can teach us about proper communication (04:25)Troy's reservations with teaching yoga (18:30)SPONSORS: Dermatology & Skin Health + Portsmouth's David Higgins (35:06)Why teaching at Studio One is special (38:15)How to build the right fitness routine for you (44:27)The "bizarre" ecstatic dance she leads (49:56)Thank you for listening in Season 4! (59:00)SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dermatology & Skin Health⁠⁠: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning "Seacoast Stories" at checkout for the REST OF 2026! UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, June 3! Book your seat at the table here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

“We Don’t Need More Fire” No. 1 Seacoast Yoga Teacher on Our HECTIC Lives & the Lost Art of Communication!

In the first live podcast EVER (pres. by Chinburg Properties) performed at the historic Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H., host Troy Farkas brings "Seacoast Stories LIVE" to one of the Seacoast's most iconic venues.To begin the show, he talks to Max Pruna, the beloved owner of La Mulita Coffee. Together, the two discuss Pruna's secret to craft coffee magic, why La Mulita is so universally enjoyed, and some breaking news regarding the expansion of the coffee shop! (00:00)Then, popular local musician Caitlin Piper plays three songs from her upcoming album, "In Cursive," which releases on June 12 (28:56). After that, she and Troy talk about her songwriting process, how the Seacoast has embraced her music, and more (42:05).And, in the headlining conversation, Dem. Stefany Shaheen makes her "Seacoast Stories" debut! The two talk about their shared experiences with type 1 diabetes, the pivotal 2024 moment that inspired Shaheen to run for U.S. Congress this year, the state of the housing market on the Seacoast, the fight to keep young people in N.H., why she's optimistic about Portsmouth's future, an uplifting story that was relayed to her by DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta, and more(54:30).Plus, Shaheen takes a handful of questions from the audience (01:32:15).SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chinburg Properties: Find your next dream apartment today in Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, and more!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wed., May 20 in Portsmouth's West End! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wed., June 3 in Portland, ME. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Dem. Stefany Shaheen on Housing & Healthcare + La Mulita Coffee Announces Plans to Expand! (LIVE @ Stone Church!)

***SEACOAST STORIES LIVE HAPPENS THIS THURSDAY! SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR THE STONE CHURCH SHOW HERE***Jennifer Wilder is always leveling up.Today, the highly-respected owner of two beloved Seacoast brands, LANEY & LU and Ginger Fox, rejoins host Troy Farkas to take us inside a hectic 2026 for her businesses. Plus, she reveals some breaking news regarding the LANEY & LU offerings, her ambitious plans for opening more restaurants, and what she's cooking up for LANEY & LU's 2026 Summer Wellness Series!Then, Jen takes the mic to grill Troy about Season 4 of "Seacoast Stories," where the two discuss his plans for building a "21st century media organization," his plans to hire staff soon, and the explosion of Seacoast Stories Dinner Club. Plus, inside the Seacoast dating scene, and a rapid fire round which includes some HOT takes.To support Jen, you can visit LANEY & LU in Portsmouth or Ginger Fox in Stratham, N.H. To take advantage of her business services, learn more at TheJenniferWilder.com/SeacoastStories.EPISODE CHAPTERS:SS Live at Stone Church! (00:00)A hectic start to 2026 for Jen's businesses (01:07)Jen's ambitious future plans + reflecting on closing the Exeter location (15:00)SPONSOR: Investment advisor David Higgins (26:14)The expansion of "Seacoast Stories" in Season 4 (28:00)The Seacoast dating scene + Seacoast Singles! (44:30)SPONSOR: Dermatology & Skin Health (50:15)The growth of Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (51:45)What's next? (54:52)Rapid fire! (01:01:38)SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.⁠⁠⁠⁠Dermatology & Skin Health⁠: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning "Seacoast Stories" at checkout for the REST OF 2026! UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories LIVE pres. by Chinburg Properties: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! ⁠⁠Space is limited. ⁠⁠⁠Secure your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wed., May 20 in Portsmouth's West End! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

“I’m Building a 21st Century Media Company!” Troy Farkas & Jen Wilder on the Growth of “Seacoast Stories” + BREAKING NEWS at LANEY & LU!

Restaurants play an important role in society.But according to six-time James Beard nominee Evan Mallett, that role may not be what you think it is.Beyond serving food, Mallett believes it's the role of the restaurant - especially a successful one - to highlight diversity, support local farms, and offer a seat at the table to those who aren't often invited.Today, the chef/owner of Black Trumpet, a legendary downtown Portsmouth restaurant, joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about Mallett's untraditional culinary background, the WILD road that led him to open one of the Seacoast's top restaurants 20 years ago, why he's bullish on foraging and using local ingredients, and the CRITICAL role restaurants play in a community.Plus, the origin story of Farm-a-Q, and how the 2020 murder of George Floyd led Mallett, Vida Cantina's David Vargas, and Portsmouth assistant mayor Jo Kelley to start the New England BIPOC Fest.Click these links to learn more about BIPOC Fest, Black Trumpet, and Farm-a-Q. For more weekly episodes like this one, please follow "Seacoast Stories" here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.EPISODE CHAPTERS:SS Live at Stone Church! (00:00)Evan Mallett's untraditional culinary background (02:02)Working as a big food critic in Boston (09:50)Fleeing the U.S. to become a chef in Mexico (17:20)SPONSORS: Dermatology & Skin Health + Brass Tacks Photography (28:32)Evan & Black Trumpet's role in giving back to the community (32:12)The stresses of the restaurant industry on mental health (46:15)SPONSOR: Studioh Salon (56:06)Starting NE BIPOC Fest in 2020 (57:40)SPONSORS:⁠⁠Brass Tacks Photography⁠⁠⁠: Book your Mother's Day session for your mother, grandmother, or wife TODAY by clicking ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Dermatology & Skin Health: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning "Seacoast Stories" at checkout for the REST OF 2026! Studioh! Salon⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠their website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: May 6 in Exeter, N.H. + May 20 in Portsmouth's West End! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE pres. by Chinburg Properties: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! ⁠⁠Space is limited. ⁠Secure your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Top Seacoast Chef Evan Mallett on 20 YEARS of Black Trumpet, the Role of Restaurants, & the Fight For Social Justice

If you enjoy cannabis, then you owe a debt of gratitude to Dana Brearley.Why? Because Brearley, along with his co-founder, James Folan, spent YEARS lobbying at the state house in Maine, running a medical marijuana company (Arcana), and learning all of the ins and outs of the business, all of which helped to pave the way for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Maine in 2016.Now, the two best friends own East Coast Cannabis. They opened their flagship shop in Eliot, Maine, in 2020 - the first recreational cannabis store south of Portland. Since then, business has EXPLODED, and they now own two more locations in Waterville and Lebanon, Maine.On today's special 4/20 edition of the episode, Brearley joins host Troy Farkas to discuss his path from payroll to plants, the numerous medical benefits of cannabis and how it "changes people's lives," the long fight to legalize recreational cannabis in Maine, how ECC became the Seacoast's most recognizable cannabis brand, and more.Plus, why hasn't New Hampshire legalized it yet?To learn more about ECC's offerings, visit ECCannabis.com. EPISODE CHAPTERS:SS Live at Stone Church! (00:00)Dana's introduction to cannabis (01:20)Working in the medicinal marijuana scene (10:00)Lobbying to get recreational legalized (20:55)SPONSOR: Studioh! Salon (22:55)BTS of building ECC after Maine legalized recreational (24:38)Why Meta keeps taking down ECC's social media accounts (46:42)Expanding to three stores (50:45)SPONSORS: Brass Tacks Photography & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (54:35)When will N.H. legalize? (57:38)Inside the shopping experience at ECC (01:06:20)SPONSORS:⁠⁠Studioh! Salon⁠⁠: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠⁠⁠their website⁠⁠⁠, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.⁠⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠Brass Tacks Photography⁠: Book your Mother's Day session for your mother, grandmother, or wife TODAY by clicking ⁠this link⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: THIS FRIDAY: 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. It's hilarious, wholesome, and (single or not) we'd love to see you there. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here.⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: May 6 in Exeter, N.H. + May 20 in Portsmouth's West End! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! ⁠⁠Space is limited. Secure your tickets here.⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

How East Coast Cannabis Blazed the Way for Recreational Marijuana in Maine. Plus, the Green Mile & When Will N.H. Legalize?

Loneliness is the silent killer.According to a recent study, experiencing loneliness is as detrimental to one's health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day is.Portsmouth's Gwen Wiscount-Nisbet is disgusted by this.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Pennsylvania native joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her business, Fabrik, and the unique way it's directly confronting loneliness, a $1.9 TRILLION problem in the United States. The two talk about how loneliness and feelings of disconnect have been steadily increasing since the 1970s, a collective lost sense of community, why employers are struggling to keep employees engaged at work, and what Fabrik is doing to try to close the gap.Plus, top Seacoast restaurants, Gwen's time living in Boston, and she looks back on her recent wedding at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club!To learn more about Fabrik's efforts in cultivating community around the country, you can visit their website joinfabrik.com.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Why we adore the Seacoast (00:00)The declining sense of community since the 1970s (15:54)The lost art of serendipity & why Dinner Club is so popular (31:10)SPONSORS: Studioh! Salon & Brass Tacks Photography (38:32)Gwen's path to starting Fabrik (41:30)How bad the loneliness epidemic has gotten (52:10)How Fabrik is fighting back against loneliness (01:00:15)How employers can prioritize employees' social health (01:10:22)SPONSORS:⁠Studioh! Salon⁠: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠⁠their website⁠⁠, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Brass Tacks Photography: Book your Mother's Day session for your mother, grandmother, or wife TODAY by clicking this link.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? ⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, May 6, in Exeter, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! La Mulita's Max Pruna, musician Caitlin Piper, and politician Stefany Shaheen will each take the stage in front of a live audience. ⁠Space is limited. Secure your tickets here.⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

“The Major Health Crisis of Our Generation!” The Portsmouth Woman Who’s Trying To Solve America’s $1.9 Trillion Problem!

Dagan Migirditch has a lot to say.The co-owner and co-founder of Portsmouth's beloved Liars Bench Beer Co., Migirditch is a restaurant veteran, an avid reader, savvy businessman, and advocate for leaving the Seacoast better than he found it.And now with 10 years of Liars Bench under his belt, Migirditch believes he and his co-founder, Dane Nielsen, are only now achieving what they set out to do as two broke 28-year-olds with a dream a decade ago. In his return to "Seacoast Stories," the UNH graduate joins host Troy Farkas to discuss an array of things, like how he and Nielsen met at UNH, why they decided to go into business together, Migirditch's fond experiences of working in the Portsmouth restaurant scene 15 years ago, his thoughts on the current makeup of downtown Portsmouth, favorite memories from 10 years of Liars Bench, and why, despite a well-documented recent decline in alcohol consumption, he believes establishments like Liars Bench are vital for our happiness as humans.Plus, how Liars Bench is pushing back against I.C.E. raids in Seacoast restaurants, and why he believes it's his duty to speak up for those who can't speak up for themselves.OH ... and Dagan reacts to comments sent his way by angry social media followers 😂To support Dagan, you can visit Liars Bench Beer Co. in the West End of Portsmouth seven days per week. To learn more about their beer, food, and events, visit LiarsBenchBeer.com.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Introduction to Dagan (00:00)Meeting his co-founder at UNH (09:00)The magic of the Portsmouth restaurant scene (14:30)SPONSORS: 27 Teas & Studiooh! (24:22)Why he's optimistic about Portsmouth's future (27:09)Why Liars Bench has spoken out against I.C.E. (32:44)The original vision for Liars Bench Beer Co. (40:42)The decline of alcohol consumption (49:43)Looking back on 10 years of Liars Bench (53:54)Portsmouth's plans for building affordable housing (01:08:37)Dagan reacts to angry social media comments! (01:15:50)SPONSORS:Studioh! Salon: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠their website⁠, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.⁠⁠27 Teas⁠⁠: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when ⁠⁠shopping online⁠⁠ or in-person!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, May 6, in Exeter, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? ⁠Buy your ticket here.⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! La Mulita's Max Pruna, musician Caitlin Piper, and politician Stefany Shaheen will each take the stage in front of a live audience. Space is limited. Secure your tickets here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Dagan Migirditch on 10 Years of Liars Bench, the Seacoast Restaurant Scene, & Portsmouth's Future. Plus, CLAPPING BACK at Keyboard Warriors!

*ANNOUNCEMENT* The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE podcast is coming! In the first live podcast in the illustrious history of Stone Church Music Club, host Troy Farkas brings the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast to Newmarket, N.H., on Thursday, May 7. For this special recording, he'll talk to Max Pruna from La Mulita Coffee and U.S. Congressional Candidate Stefany Shaheen (-D). Plus, live music from Caitlin Piper, and an after-party upstairs in Stone Church's private room. The space is small, and seats are limited. Secure your ticket here.⁠Amber Lilyestrom⁠ is one of the most powerful women the Seacoast has to offer.And yet, she's one of the most soft-spoken and deep-feeling people you'll ever meet.In the second part of her "Seacoast Stories" appearance, the 7-figure-earning business coach, poet, public speaker, podcast host, 4x author, proud UNH alum, rejoins the show to display all sides of her multifaceted personality.From the Tree Haus in the woods of Lee, N.H., the 44-year-old mom of two joins ⁠⁠host Troy Farkas again to discuss why she became a business coach at 31 following a near-death experience during childbirth. Then, she talks about the local events that catapulted her to (Seacoast) superstardom, building a "right-sized" business for her life, and the heartbreaking infertility journey that ultimately led Amber and her husband to leave New Hampshire in the middle of the night to go adopt a baby boy in Florida.For daily inspiration from Amber, you can follow her on Instagram ⁠@amberlilyestrom⁠, or check out ⁠"Homeward: The Sovereign Business Podcast"⁠ on Spotify. Her latest book, "Little Big Beautiful Things" is available ⁠here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:The big decision to become a brand & business coach at 31 (00:00)SPONSORS: LANEY & LU + Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains (26:30)The huge events she hosted on the Seacoast (29:50)Building a "right-sized business" in line with her values (35:55)Amber's painful fertility struggles (39:48)The emotional story of adopting her son (49:40)SPONSOR: 27 Teas (56:32)Amber's family dynamics & current life philosophy (58:20)SPONSORS:⁠LANEY & LU⁠: The Seacoast's go-to restaurant for feeding your mind, soul & spirit! Visit their Portsmouth location or ⁠order online here.⁠⁠⁠27 Teas⁠: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when ⁠shopping online⁠ or in-person!⁠Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains⁠⁠! Get your girl started on her next adventure today by visiting ⁠⁠GirlScoutsGWM.org⁠⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? Buy your ticket here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Amber Lilyestrom on Her Rise to Seacoast Fame & the WHIRLWIND 24 Hours That You Won’t Believe! (Part 2)

*WARNING* This episode contains discussion about sexual violence, disordered eating, and a near-death experience. Listener discretion is advised.Amber Lilyestrom is cut from a different cloth.A former UNH soccer player, associate athletic director, 4x author, content creator, public speaker, and podcast host, she's now a 7-figure-earning business coach to female entrepreneurs of the Seacoast and beyond.But, as it often is with the greats, it wasn't an easy road to get here.From her estate in the woods of Lee, N.H., the 44-year-old mom of two joins ⁠host Troy Farkas ⁠to talk about EVERYTHING: The sexual abuse she experienced as a 3-year-old in Mass., testifying in court against her abuser at five years old, moving to New Hampshire, playing D-I soccer at UNH, rising up the ranks of the UNH athletic department after college, and the near-death experience that led her leave it all behind.For daily inspiration from Amber, you can follow her on Instagram @amberlilyestrom, or check out "Homeward: The Sovereign Business Podcast" on Spotify. Her latest book, "Little Big Beautiful Things" is available here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:What makes Amber a special human (00:00)The sexual abuse Amber experienced as a very young child (06:00)Playing and working at UNH (19:32)SPONSORS: LANEY & LU + 27 Teas (31:30)Amber's battles with disordered eating (34:37)Amber's deep connection to herself (45:30)SPONSOR: Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains (57:12)How Amber nearly died during childbirth (58:45)SPONSORS:LANEY & LU: The Seacoast's go-to restaurant for feeding your mind, soul & spirit! Visit their Portsmouth location or order online here.⁠27 Teas: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when shopping online or in-person!Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains⁠! Get your girl started on her next adventure today by visiting ⁠GirlScoutsGWM.org⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠Market Square Bakehouse⁠: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

"I Was Fading Away" Star Business Coach Amber Lilyestrom Tells All on Near-Death Experience & Testifying in Court at 5 Years Old (Part 1)

While throwing epic events, going viral on social media, and running a successful weekly market, Alyssa Pine was quietly handling something the public never knew about.In her third appearance on "Seacoast Stories," the 32-year-old Live Freely Market founder speaks for the first time about the heartbreak and grief she's battled since finding out a devastating piece of news two days before throwing the first Live Freely Fest in August 2024.Plus, she tells host Troy Farkas some exciting news regarding Live Freely Fest 2026, recent developments at the Live Freely Market, winning the Stay Work Play Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2025, must-do summer activities in her beloved Hampton, business lessons learned from her father, Shane Pine (The Community Oven, Shane's Texas Pit, etc.), and more.To check out the Live Freely Market, you can pay Alyssa and her vendors a visit at 356 Lafayette Rd. in Hampton. The market is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SPONSORS:To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains! Get your girl started on her next adventure today by visiting GirlScoutsGWM.org.⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Market Square Bakehouse: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!EPISODE CHAPTERS:Alyssa's backstory + our friendship (00:00)Relocating Live Freely Fest 2026 to Applecrest (05:48)Live Freely Market's explosion on social media (15:32)SPONSORS: Financial advisor David Higgins + Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains (25:42)The grief & heartbreak Alyssa faced while building the Live Freely Market (29:00)Winning the Entrepreneur of the Year award last year (45:15)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (51:10)Changes happening at the Live Freely Market (52:35)Must-do Hampton activities this summer (58:30)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Alyssa Pine on the Event of the Summer + What She’s Been Battling Behind Closed Doors 💔

You probably don't know this, but ...Maine is home to some of the cleanest water in the country.So when accomplished businesswoman Jen Millard - who spent 30+ years building big CPG brands all over the country - returned to her home state of Maine a few years ago, she knew she wanted to capitalize on the opportunity.Her idea? Canned water sourced straight from Sebago Lake, one of the cleanest lakes the United States has to offer.Now, nearly two years after forming the business, Millard says Mainelove is at a "do-or-die" moment.From The Canopy Hotel in Portland, Millard and host Troy Farkas discuss the unexpected origin story of Mainelove, the complex (yet also simple) process of getting the water from Sebago Lake into a can you can drink, the importance of keeping all the revenue from this business in Maine, their recent expansion into N.H. and Mass., as well as their hopes to expand to Fla. later this year. Plus, why now is the time to go all in and think even bigger.To get your hands on cans of Mainelove water, you can find it at Lil's, Henry's Bagels, 3S Artspace, The Community Oven, Golden Harvest, and more. You can also order cases of water directly from Mainelove.com.SPONSORS:Business coach ⁠⁠Jennifer Wilder⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting ⁠⁠TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststories⁠⁠⁠⁠Oomph Salon⁠⁠⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Market Square Bakehouse: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (00:00)The Mainelove origin story (01:15)The BTS of building a canned water company (15:37)SPONSORS: Biz coach Jennifer Wilder & Oomph Salon (29:12)Why she's keen on keeping all the business in Maine (32:35)Expanding the brand to FL, NH, MA, and more (38:56)The do-or-die stage of bulding this business (49:22)

“It’s Do or Die” Mainelove CEO on Building a Canned Water Brand in Chaotic Times. Plus, Maine Fun Facts!

Corinne Benfield's story is a uniquely New Hampshire one.Benfield, a Manchester, N.H., native, left The Granite State for college, vowing not to return to the state that raised her. Then, she moved to New York City to pursue an art career.Her time in The Big Apple didn't go as planned, leading her back to New Hampshire, where she began to see her home state through a completely different lens.Now, as the Executive Director of Stay Work Play, it's her job to convince young professionals to have the same epiphany she once did.Today, Benfield joins host Troy Farkas to share her story: Why she came back to N.H., the endless opportunities afforded to young people in the state, and the "master narrative" that's driving so many young people away. Plus, the biggest pain points for young professionals, and the three things she would change in this state if she were given a magic wand. To learn more about Stay Work Play's upcoming events, research studies, and more, just visit StayWorkPlay.org or follow @stayworkplay on Instagram.SPONSORS:Business coach ⁠Jennifer Wilder⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting ⁠TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststories⁠⁠Oomph Salon⁠⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Manchester's glow-up & Corinne's backstory (00:00)The opportunities N.H. affords young people (15:10)SPONSOR: Business coach Jennifer Wilder (21:55)Corinne's path to Stay Work Play (24:03)The effect of the housing crisis on YP's (31:30)Childcare costs and workforce displacement (49:27)SPONSOR: Oomph Salon (54:07)A rough social life & dating scene for YP's (55:30)Three N.H. issues Corinne wants to solve ASAP (01:04:55)

"New Hampshire Is Having an Identity Crisis!" Stay Work Play Executive Director on the Fight To Keep Young People in N.H.

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a pioneer in the field of women's wellness.A doctor who has spent decades studying and practicing medicine in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and, since 2017, the United States, Dr. Noor has seen just about everything you can see in her field.In the U.K., women used to visit Dr. Noor, often complaining of memory lapses and unexplained feelings of confusion. For years, Dr. Noor would prescribe medication and then send them on their way.Because back then, modern medicine didn't understand (or care to) treat women who were clearly undergoing what we now understand to be perimenopause and menopause.But when Dr. Noor herself started experiencing perimenopause during the pandemic - and when she began hormone replacement therapy - she realized she could bring a whole new level of care to the Seacoast and beyond.Enter Lifestyles By Noor, an Exeter-based business which offers comprehensive 1:1 care to help women (and now men) get back to feeling like their best selves. Plus, to her 126,000 (and quickly-growing) Instagram followers, Dr. Noor regularly posts videos for women undergoing health issues that most of the medical industry is still trying to wrap its head around.From her office in Exeter, Dr. Noor and host Troy Farkas sit down to discuss why women's wellness was so under-researched for so long, her personal experience of perimenopause, how the idea for Lifestyles By Noor smacked her in the face, why her business has taken off since launching it in 2023, her own personal wellness routines, and more.Plus, what it was like working in the U.K.'s NHS system, that time Troy got hit by a car in London, and Dr. Noor's childhood years in Kuwait.To stay up-to-date with Dr. Noor's big plans and latest medical musings, you can follow her on Instagram @askdrnoor or visit LifestylesByNoor.com.SPONSORS:Business coach Jennifer Wilder: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststoriesVisit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash Alchemy Spa⁠⁠:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! ⁠Sign up here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Dr. Noor's childhood in Kuwait (00:00)Studying medicine in Ireland and the U.K. (12:25)SPONSORS: Business coach Jennifer Wilder & Ash Alchemy Spa (24:32)Why modern medicine misunderstood women for so long (27:56)Understanding menopause & perimenopause (36:55)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (49:50)Why Lifestyles By Noor has taken off (51:25)Dr. Noor's wellness routines (01:07:28)

Women's Wellness PIONEER Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi on Misunderstanding Menopause & HRT! Plus, the EXPLOSION of Her Business 🚀

The town of Rye wants to charge for parking along Route 1A.High school seniors Aidan Chin and Lorax Reed have a big problem with that.In their first sit-down interview since releasing this viral video criticizing Rye's intentions to pay for beach access, the two youthful faces of the Free Rye Parking movement join host Troy Farkas in this bonus episode to discuss why they started this fight against the town, how they've gained 10,000 signatures on their petition, the impact of their viral video, why they believe in youth activism, and whether they believe they'll ultimately be successful.Plus, the guys fill Troy in on the Seacoast youth dating scene and why Snapchat is still so popular with the kids!To support the boys' movement, you can sign their petition here, and/or follow them on Instagram @freeryeparking.SPONSORS:To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.⁠⁠⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:The viral video (00:00)Favorite activities growing up on the Seacoast (03:50)Why the boys started this fight (08:10)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (21:05)The viral video and petition (22:35)The latest on the fight against Rye (32:36)SPONSORS: David Higgins & Sage Portsmouth (39:20)Their biggest fears with paid parking (41:55)Social media use among teens + Seacoast dating scene (47:56)Will the boys' movement be successful? (01:01:40)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Rye Wants to Charge for Beach Parking. These Two Teens Won't Let It Happen (EXCLUSIVE!)

Ona Judge risked everything.An enslaved woman to President George Washington, Judge fled his Philadelphia estate in 1796, hoping to escape the perils of slavery once and for all.She succeeded.Where did she escape to?Portsmouth, New Hampshire.To commemmorate Black History Month, Dariya Steele from Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire joins host Troy Farkas to tell the story of Ona Judge - how she fled, the life she lived in Portsmouth, and what her story says about the institution of slavery as a whole.Plus, how the Trump administration is actively trying to erase Judge's name from the history books.To learn more about the Black Heritage Trail's offerings, or to donate to the organization, just visit BlackHeritageTrailNH.org.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! ⁠⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.⁠⁠Ash Alchemy⁠:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:SPONSOR: Ash Alchemy (00:00)Black History Month history (01:17)How Black history is portrayed in the U.S. (05:00)The Black Heritage Trail's offerings (15:28)Who was Ona Judge? (19:58)SPONSORS: Budget Blinds & Sage Portsmouth (27:05)The history of slavery in Portsmouth (29:56)The Trump administration's efforts to forget Ona Judge (40:12)Hidden Seacoast gem? (43:58)

Ona Judge: The Enslaved Woman Who FLED George Washington's Estate! (& Trump's Plot to Erase Her from the History Books)

Stephanie Paolini is the reason "Seacoast Stories" exists.Without her, host Troy Farkas never would have planted roots on the Seacoast.And today (finally), the owner of 3 Bridges Yoga (Portsmouth) finally makes her long-awaited debut on the 100th EPISODE OF THE PODCAST 🎉From the West End of Portsmouth, Stephanie and Troy discuss the origin story of their very special relationship. Then, they talk about Stephanie's seemingly "perfect" life, despite the negative self-talk she still deals with every day. Then, the two talk about LUTU - Stephanie's small plan for creating massive change on the Seacoast and beyond.After that, Stephanie talks about some big recent changes to 3 Bridges Yoga, how technology is negatively impacting yoga classes and our ability to stay present, Stephanie's recent one-year marriage anniversary, and more.Plus, what yoga can teach us about taking a pause before taking action, and how the practice can help us keep an open mind when we disagree with others.SPECIAL OFFER: If you've never been to 3 Bridges Yoga before, new students can visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate UNLIMITED yoga for one month for the cost of onnly $45.To learn more about Stephanie's story, check out this article about her in January's edition of the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine.SPONSORS:⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! ⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.Ash Alchemy:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Troy and Stephanie's special relationship (00:00)Is Stephanie as perfect as she seems? (15:38)Stephanie's plan for healing the world (24:22)SPONSORS: Ash Alchemy & Sage Portsmouth (29:35)Why society needs yoga more than ever (32:18)A big decision Stephanie recently made at 3BY (43:42)Returning to social media after a 3-year layoff (55:38)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (01:02:45)Meeting her husband just prior to 40 years old (01:03:40)

"It Will Change the Landscape!" 3 Bridges Yoga's Stephanie Paolini Reveals Plan for How the Seacoast Can Heal the World 🫶 (100th EPISODE!)

*This episode contains discussion about sensitive topics related to femininity and masculinity, which may be offensive to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Kevin Breen and Mariah Kimball have a unique relationship.High school sweethearts since the Winnicunnett days, they've experienced quite the ride in the 18 years of being together.Yet, after 13 years of marriage, they say their marriage is the best (and hottest) it's ever been.Now, they're on a mission to help struggling Seacoast couples feel the same way.In a special Valentine's Day bonus episode, Kevin & Mariah sit down with host Troy Farkas to discuss the crazy personal evolutions they've undergone, how Kevin has come to embrace his masculine side, the power of bringing men together, why it's O.K. for women to lean into their "swirly" feminine energy, the (strange) intimacy workshops they're hosting on the Seacoast, and much more.To learn more about Kevin's men group, you can message him on Instagram @_kevinbreen. For Mariah's offerings, visit her Instagram page @mariahgkimball.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Why Kevin and Mariah married each other (00:00)Mariah's personal transformation that forever changed their marriage (08:20)How Kevin learned what masculinity actually is (28:32)The PR crisis men are having (34:10)Kevin's men's group and how it's changed his life (43:05)Why men need men and women need women (55:52)Troy's experience at their intimacy workshop (01:02:00)

The Seacoast Couple Who Helps Men & Women Embrace Polarity & Intimacy to SAVE Relationships!

Erin Ovalle didn't want to do it anymore.No more storm-chasing. No more murder-suicides. No more doom-and-gloom of the news business.So, she quit the evening news business in Florida, and the Massachusetts native then found her way to the anchor chair, where she hosted morning TV shows in Portland, ME, for the city's ABC and CBS affiliates.After years of telling more positive stories in Portland, she began to get a different itch: Entrepreneurship.So, despite the challenges of the modern media climate, she decided to start her own media organization in 2016, Maine Life Media.Maine Life Media tells the stories of the people and businesses across the entire state of Maine. Their media network produces several TV shows, with lifestyle show Maine Life TV serving as the flagship. Their shows air on weekends on NewsCenter Maine, as well as NBCSports Boston.From her office in Portland, the nine-time Emmy nominee sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she entered the media business several decades ago, the strange places her early career took her, the tragic circumstances that led her to move to Maine, the struggles of finding happiness working in the media business, why she started Maine Life Media, the joy telling stories brings her, and more.Plus, with Seacoast Stories Dinner Club preparing to take over Portland on Feb. 18, Ovalle lists the restaurants that we absolutely have to hit.To support Ovalle, you can follow her on Instagram @erinovalle and/or subscribe to the Maine Life YouTube channel.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Jenn Bakos Photography⁠⁠: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen ⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto⁠⁠ on Instagram to get started.⁠Oomph Salon⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out ⁠this article⁠ about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Controversial Seacoast takes (00:00)Erin's winding media background (07:50)Why Erin joined Portland's TV circuit in 2008 (18:52)SPONSORS: Oomph Salon & Jenn Bakos Photography (28:00)Starting Maine Life Media in 2016 (30:50)The struggles of running a media company (40:00)How Maine Life Media became a full-fledged business (44:45)Portland food recs! (56:12)

How Erin Ovalle Built a BIG Local Brand in a ROUGH Media Climate! Maine Life Founder on Media Biz Struggles & Building Her Dream Life

Later this week, the top athletes in the world will walk in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the dream for nearly every young athlete everywhere.Seabrook's Scotty Lago knows what it's like to make that walk.In 2010, he represented the United States of America at the Vancouver games. At 22 years old, he faced all the pressure in the world. And he delivered ... until he didn't.After perfectly executing a run he'd never performed before, Lago (unthinkably) won the bronze medal in the men's half pipe, earning himself a spot alongside legendary teammate Shaun White on the podium, who took home the gold.Then, a couple hours later, an inappropriate photo of Lago celebrating his accomplishment surfaced on TMZ, and then things began to unravel.Shortly after the photo spread online, the United States Olympic Committee sent him home, prematurely ending Lago's only Olympics experience.From his home in South Hampton, N.H., Lago joins host Troy Farkas to talk about what happened that night, and how the Seacoast fully stood behind him when he returned home. He also talks about how he found snowboarding in the first place, why he "floated" after retiring from the sport a decade ago, his love for hunting, and why he's now pursuing a career on YouTube.And, perhaps most importantly to Lago, he explains how he's rediscovered his devotion to his Christian faith after going on a men's retreat in Maine last year.To watch Lago's hunting vlogs, you can subscribe to his YouTube channel (@WildLago) here.SPONSORS:⁠Jenn Bakos Photography⁠: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen ⁠@jennbakosphoto⁠ on Instagram to get started.Oomph Salon: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠Studio One⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out this article about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Scotty Lago's snowboarding career prior to 2010 (00:00)Reflecting on his Olympics experience (07:48)The TMZ photo that ended Scotty's Olympics prematurely (17:08)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photo & Oomph Salon (25:23)How Scotty's career unfolded post-Olympics (28:05)Why Scotty loves hunting & is pursuing a career in it (30:36)The Christian men's retreat that changed Scotty's life (44:00)What is a good man? (58:46)

Olympian Scotty Lago on Winning Bronze in 2010, His VIRAL Mistake, Pursuing a YouTube Career, & Finding God in the Woods

Emma Morse didn't want to become a yoga teacher.A native of South Hampton, N.H. and a UNH alum, the 33-year-old owner of The Yoga Parlor (Hampton, N.H.) took a yoga teacher training in California during her college years, immersing herself in the program to get away, and to try something new.Awestruck while taking in picturesque scenes of blue skies, she realized she not only wanted to teach yoga, but that she needed it for her sanity.She hasn't looked back since.On today's episode, Emma sits down with host Troy Farkas from the four walls of her expanded space in Hampton, where the two discuss what led her to take a YTT, her lifelong battles with ADD, anxiety, and depression, teaching yoga at MISSION (now Studio One) in the studio's early days, the not-so-good aspects of working in the Seacoast fitness scene, starting The Yoga Parlor at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening a new studio weeks before giving birth to her daughter late last year, and so much more. CHAPTERS:Bartending at Libby's for 13 years (00:00)Emma's lifelong struggles with ADD & anxiety (05:20)Becoming a teacher & Emma's teaching style (14:32)A CRAZY schedule when she started teaching (25:02)Emma's mental health struggles (31:25)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (35:30)Why Emma opened a yoga studio during COVID (38:20)Giving birth & opening a new location late 2025 (54:00)SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & cozy vibes!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠the Studio One website⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Emma Morse on Seacoast Fitness Scene Drama, the Whitewashing of Yoga, & Lifelong Battles With Anxiety & Depression (The Yoga Parlor Owner)

One year ago, Studio One owner Katy Marshall made a decision she never expected to reach:She acquired MISSION - the boutique Portsmouth fitness studio she began her instructing career at, and vowed to never return to.In a new segment entitled "The Follow-Up," host Troy Farkas sits down with Katy at Studio One Portsmouth to discuss the surprising text message that started this chain of events in late 2024, the frantic sprint to turn MISSION into Studio One in just ONE DAY, how she had to fight to convince existing MISSION members and staff to stay amid the messy transition, dealing with stiff competition in the area, and how, a year later, Studio One finally feels like it has found its footing in its new home.Plus, Katy and Troy discuss the STRUGGLES of entrepreneurship, why fitness is directly tied to the stories we tell ourselves, and so much more.To check out Studio One for yourself, you can use the code "COASTIE26" at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!CHAPTERS:Reflecting on her time working at MISSION (00:00)Katy's fitness instructing philosophy (07:05)How the MISSION acquisition happened (26:10)The struggles of acquiring a business (36:45)How hard running a fitness business is (40:40)Dealing with fitness studio competition in the area (50:00)Strange client habits and "Just Show Up January" (59:25)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club presented by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠

"It Was Like Living in a House That Wasn't Yours" Studio One's Katy Marshall on the "Messy" Process of Acquiring MISSION

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains references to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Freddy Petrone wanted to die.He was going blind. His body, following years of addiction to alcohol and hard drugs, began to fail him. He couldn't keep a job. No family member could get through to him. Until one day, he finally made the commitment to himself that long eluded him.From the West End of Portsmouth, Freddy joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss how he flipped the switch, paving the path for him to form I Got Bridged, a Portsmouth nonprofit which seeks to bridge the gap for Seacoast residents in need. But before that - in vivid detail - he explains the lows he sunk to to feed his addiction, and how it nearly cost him everything.To learn more about the I Got Bridged mission and how to volunteer, please visit ⁠IGotBridged.com. You can also watch Freddy's 2025 TedxPortsmouth talk here, or read this Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine article about him.If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 988.CHAPTERS:How bad Freddy's addiction got (00:00)When Freddy started going blind (18:42)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (27:00)Freddy's road to recovery (29:20)The inspiration behind I Got Bridged (38:35)How I Got Bridged helps save lives on the Seacoast (45:10)SPONSORS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠Sign up here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠Sign up here.⁠

"The Devil Had a Hold of Me" How Freddy Petrone Faced His Drug Demons ... & Won! (I Got Bridged Founder's INSANE Story 🤯)

Danielle Festa couldn't believe it.She'd lived for decades without knowing the truth.Until one day in 2020, she received a phone call from her cousin, a call that would eventually inspire the formation of The Aplomb Project, a Dover-based nonprofit which uses the power of art to help trauma survivors overcome their dark pasts, and to celebrate how far they've come in their recovery.From her art gallery in Dover, Danielle joins host Troy Farkas to discuss what happened on that phone call, why she decided to start painting portraits of trauma survivors, the extensive (and emotional) process of painting each survivor, how the Seacoast art community has rallied around the project, why the studio has become a healing space for all who enter, and so much more.To learn more about the art cafe, splatter room, exhibits, events, and open gallery hours, please visit TheAplombProject.org.CHAPTERS:What Danielle learned in a 2020 phone call (00:00)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (20:18)Why she wanted to start painting trauma survivors (23:08)The extensive BTS process for creating a portrait (29:36)What it's like working for a nonprofit (42:58)Cancer diagnosis (46:28)The Aplomb Project's offerings (58:04)SPONSORS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠Studio One⁠⁠: NEW CLIENTS can use promo code "COASTIE26" at checkout to get UNLIMITED classes for only $25 in one month (that's an insanely good deal) at the Seacoast's top destination for spin, strength, and pilates classes.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here."Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack ⁠⁠here for free.⁠⁠

How The Aplomb Project Helps Survivors HEAL from Trauma Through the POWER of the Arts 🫶 (Dover Nonprofit)

Anthony DiLorenzo lived the American Dream.The son of immigrants, DiLorenzo bounced around as a child. After attending UNH in the 1980s, he decided to call the Seacoast home for the long haul. Not long after, he bought one car dealership, and then another, and another.Today, Anthony's Key Auto Group is one of the largest auto dealership chains in New England. Throughout his 30+ years in business, he's hired thousands of employees, solved countless problems, and earned millions upon millions of dollars. With his personal fortune, he's regularly given to several Seacoast nonprofits, donated $4 million to UNH's athletic complex, and he also purchased the infamous McIntyre Building in Portsmouth for $9 million.And due to all his business success, Anthony is confident he can win another uphill battle:This fall, DiLorenzo (R) announced he's running for New Hampshire's 1st Seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.His overarching message?To make the American Dream possible for New Hampshire citizens once more.From the West End of Portsmouth, Anthony joins ⁠host Troy Farkas ⁠for a wide-ranging discussion, where the two discuss Anthony's humble beginnings, growing his auto empire, what he loves about New Hampshire, why the Hearth Market failed, and his ambitious plans for making the McIntyre Building a community hub.Plus, Anthony discusses his approach to solving some of the nation's most pressing issues, like the healthcare system, college tuition prices, skyrocketing national debt, political polarization, and more.To learn more about Anthony's campaign, you can visit DiLorenzoForCongress.com.CHAPTERS:Building the Key Auto Group empire (00:00)Anthony's ambitious plans for the McIntyre building (12:14)Why Hearth Market failed & downtown Portsmouth's struggles (17:10)Anthony's philanthropic efforts (20:55)Thoughts on President Trump & Charlie Kirk (25:10)Housing, healthcare, national debt, & more (33:25)Political polarization (45:27)"Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack here for free.

EXCLUSIVE: Business & Real Estate MOGUL Anthony DiLorenzo On Hearth Market's Failure, Buying the McIntyre Building, & Running for U.S. Congress!

Natalie Tilton always knew.As a child in Lowell, Mass., she knew helping people was her calling.Fast forward three decades, and now the former Division I (and near Olympian) athlete is quickly taking over the physical therapy genre on the Seacoast.After growing tired of working under the duress of New Hampshire's hospital system, Natalie decided to launch her own practice, Ability Allies, in the darkest days of the pandemic. From her basement, she provided clients with personalized 1-on-1 care, a critical component of healthcare she felt was missing from her previous job.From the West End of Portsmouth, Natalie joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion, where the two discuss her earliest memories of wanting to be a PT, working with Red Sox players while attending Northeastern, moving to Newmarket, N.H., after meeting her husband online, her issues with traditional PT, the scary life-changing moment that made her reevaluate her career, launching Ability Allies, and later expanding it to four locations. Plus, Natalie lays out three critical things you must do to stay on top of your health in 2026.To book a PT appointment with Natalie and her amazing staff, you can visit AbilityAllies.com.CHAPTERS:Natalie's childhood dreams (00:00)Meeting her husband on Match.com (07:37)The grind of running four locations (13:12)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds (22:44)The (tragic) turning point that caused Natalie to leave the hospital system (25:40)Starting Ability Allies in her basement (35:28)3 healthy habits for 2026 (44:48)Ability Allies' rapid growth (57:42)Natalie's own wellness routine (01:03:50)SPONSORS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One⁠: NEW CLIENTS can use promo code "COASTIE26" at checkout to get UNLIMITED classes for only $25 in one month (that's an insanely good deal) at the Seacoast's top destination for spin, strength, and pilates classes.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast"Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack ⁠here for free.⁠Oh, and you can check out Troy's recent article on Stephanie Paolini of 3 Bridges Yoga here in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle Magazine.

Seacoast Wellness Expert: You MUST Do These 3 Things To Be Healthy in 2026! Ability Allies Founder Talks Healthcare Issues & Building a Top PT Practice

Max Pruna⁠ had never tasted specialty coffee.But one day at Northeastern University in the mid 2010s, craft coffee pioneer ⁠George Howell⁠ poured Max the cup of coffee that would change his life.Inspired by this one sip, Max then dedicated his life to learning everything about craft coffee, eventually leading him to open La Mulita Coffee in Rye, N.H., now one of the most beloved shops on the Seacoast.In a replay of one of the most popular "Seacoast Stories" episodes of 2025, Colombia native Max Pruna joins ⁠⁠⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠⁠ to discuss growing up in Colombia when drug lord Pablo Escobar was terrorizing the streets, the immigration process that brought him and his wife to the U.S. in the early 2000s, when he first discovered specialty coffee, why he opened La Mulita in 2019, the Portsmouth politics that nearly prevented him from opening the shop at all, the creative ways La Mulita survived the pandemic, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Growing up in dangerous Colombia (00:00)Max's emigration to New Hampshire (06:45)Max's career prior to La Mulita (15:48)SPONSORS: Sage Portsmouth & We Can Help! (19:42)Learning about specialty coffee from George Howell (22:18))The fight to open La Mulita in 2019 (36:30)Surviving the pandemic (45:24)What makes La Mulita a special Seacoast spot (49:25)To support Max, you can visit him at ⁠La Mulita⁠ Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. To purchase perfectly roasted coffee beans, check out ⁠LaMulitaCoffee.com⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is taking over Newburyport, MA, on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.! ⁠⁠⁠Book your seat here⁠⁠⁠ to make new friends.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here ... and they're a steal! From now through 12/31, 20+ select units are available with BIG discounts. Prices start at $429,900. ⁠⁠Inquire here.⁠We Can Help!: Need a deep clean of your home? We got you! You can book one of our favorite Seacoast services here. You won't regret it.

SURVIVING Colombian Drug Lords & Immigration Stresses To Create a BELOVED Seacoast Coffee Shop! (La Mulita) RE-AIR

Does the future of media lie within the past?Eric Jackman thinks so.He's an Executive Producer at Uncrowned (a media organization that partners with Yahoo! Sports), a co-host of my favorite podcast, "The Ariel Helwani Show," a former social media manager at ESPN and Vox Media, and he's also a past colleague of mine.And for the last five years, he's joined a podcast with me at the end of the year to discuss the media trends that unfolded throughout the year, as well as to forecast what's to come.In the first (and only) Zoom interview of the year, Eric (known online as NewYorkRic) joins me to discuss why creators are going all in on IRL events, Netflix's takeover of the entertainment industry, the rise of video podcasting, the flaws in the "Seacoast Stories" social media strategy, deploying targeted ads, winning strategies for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & LinkedIn, and much more.CHAPTERS:The demand for IRL events (00:00)Why social media is destined to return to its original state (06:50)The rise of video podcasting & Netflix's takeover (09:56)Social media advice for 2026 (16:45)SPONSORS: Sage Portsmouth & investment advisor David Higgins (22:25)How to make more shareable content (25:20)The Seacoast Stories social strategy (35:25)The death of the follower (44:32)Substack & LinkedIn (48:14)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is taking over Newburyport, MA, on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.! ⁠⁠Book your seat here⁠⁠ to make new friends.SPONSORS:⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here ... and they're a steal! From now through 12/31, 20+ select units are available with BIG discounts. Prices start at $429,900. ⁠Inquire here.⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

“Social Media Will Return to Its Original State!” Media Expert Eric Jackman on 2026 (Small Biz) Social Strategy, the Power of IRL, & Future of Media!

Holly Ransom didn't want to feel this way anymore.The tiredness. The body aches. The shame.So she quit.Now two years sober, Holly is a spiritual wrecking ball fiercely determined to heal herself, and to use her own learnings to heal others along the way.A yoga teacher (3 Bridges Yoga, Seacoast Power Yoga, Four Bodies Wellness, Cinder & Sound), sound healer, holistic coach, and "Cycles and Shadows" podcast host, the 28-year-old is one of the oldest souls, deepest feelers, and most philosophical thinkers you'll come across on the Seacoast.In this Season 3 bonus episode recorded in the West End of Portsmouth, Holly joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her emotional yoga teacher training in Costa Rica, working at The Wilder, ecstatic dance, what astrology tells us about how we show up in relationships, why our consciousness has been "industrialized," and much more.CHAPTERS:Becoming a yoga teacher in Costa Rica (00:00)The difficult decision to get sober (06:00)Repairing the connection to yourself (19:35)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga + Sage Portsmouth (26:00)The benefits of dance for well-being (29:15)The challenges of running a healing business (35:40)Attachment styles (40:18)Why our consciousness has been "industrialized" (48:32)Final Question (56:57)SPONSORS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: NEW STUDENTS can use code "SSNEWBIE" to pay just $39 for 30 days! RETURNING STUDENTS can use code "SS5FOR50" to get a 5-class pack for just $50! ⁠Sign up here.⁠ Offer expires Jan. 5, 2026.Sage Portsmouth: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here ... and they're a steal! From now through 12/31, 20+ select units are available with BIG discounts. Prices start at $429,900. Inquire here.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is taking over Newburyport, MA, on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.! Book your seat here to make new friends.

"Our Consciousness Has Been Industralized!" Seacoast Yoga Teacher on (Re)Connecting to Ourselves, Getting Sober, & Attachment Styles

To kick off the FINAL live edition of the show in 2025, beloved "Seacoast Stories" guest Jennifer Wilder starts the show by hyping up the audience before welcoming host Troy Farkas to the 3S Artspace stage. After giving the rundown for the evening, Troy talks to Liars Bench Beer Co. co-owner Dagan Migirditch, who begins by telling the WILD story of how he discovered yoga in New Zealand. Then, the two talk about the early days of Liars Bench, Dagan's time working under Jay McSharry in the Seacoast restaurant scene, the revitalization of the West End of Portsmouth, and the dire state of housing in Portsmouth, and what can be done to fix it.Then, previous podcast guest, marketing strategist and musician Laura Fox, takes the stage to play three of her signature love songs. After that, she and Troy talk about her recent decision to book a 1-way trip to Mexico, why she feels she needs to make a big change in her life, and more.To cap off the evening, high-flying Seacoast businesswoman, Erin Holt of The Funk'tional Nutritionist, takes the mic to talk more about her long road to prominence, how her successful virtual business found its roots in the Seacoast community, how she's allowed others' limiting beliefs to define her, a rough year for business in 2025, and more. Plus, she fields several questions from the curious audience!CHAPTERS:Jennifer Wilder introduces Troy Farkas (00:00)Troy's opening (06:50)Dagan Migirditch, Liars Bench Beer Co. (13:22)SPONSOR: 3 Bridges Yoga (37:50)Laura Fox plays live music (40:30)Laura Fox conversation (55:15)Troy looks back on a wild 2025 (01:02:32)Erin Holt, The Funk'tional Nutritionist (01:08:53)Erin Holt Q/A (01:32:35)SPONSORS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW STUDENTS can use code "SSNEWBIE" to pay just $39 for 30 days! RETURNING STUDENTS can use code "SS5FOR50" to get a 5-class pack for just $50! Sign up here. Offer expires Jan. 5, 2026.The Coop at Earth Eagle Brewing: Portsmouth's new dive bar - open late six nights per week! Right next to 3BY.Special thanks goes to:Lindsey Watson (photographer)Kevin Edge (photographer)Susan Plungis (photographer)Nick Eaton (videographer)Jennifer Wilder (hypewoman)Martin, Sarah, Sara, and Danny from 3S Artspace

Erin Holt Talks Rise to Fame, Dagan (Liars Bench Beer Co.) GOES OFF on Housing & Laura Fox Sings Her Heart Out! (LIVE @ 3S Artspace)

Seacoast Stories LIVE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is happening THIS Friday, December 5 at 3S Artspace! ⁠Host Troy Farkas⁠ will speak to Dagan Migirditch from Liars Bench Beer Co. & The Funk'tional Nutritionist ⁠Erin Holt⁠. Plus, live music from past guest Laura Fox! To see the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast in person, you can secure your tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.In 85 episodes over the last 18 months, Troy Farkas has sat across from a litany of Seacoast standouts, from C&J Bus Lines President Jim Jalbert, to Vida Cantina's David Vargas, to The Funk'tional Nutritionist Erin Holt, and many other notables in between.In these conversations, guests open up in ways they never have, often telling Troy things they've never said out loud before.Well, now it's time Troy gets a taste of his own medicine.Today, the owner of LANEY & LU and Ginger Fox Bakery, Jennifer Wilder, takes it upon herself to ask Troy the questions she's dying to hear answers to.From the West End of Portsmouth, Jennifer and Troy talk about the very first conversation they had, which paved the way for the eventual launch of "Seacoast Stories" in June 2024. They also get real about the difficulties of making money in the podcast business, Troy's insecurities with Type 1 diabetes, the day that changed his life 13 years ago, and much, much more.Plus, Jennifer and Troy team up for a special "Ask Me Anything" segment, where the two answer questions submitted by the listeners on social media!CHAPTERS:SS Live on Friday! (00:00)Reflecting on Jen's two episodes (02:45)Jen interviews Troy! (12:45)The evolution of Jen and Troy's relationship (18:00)The struggles of the podcast business (25:05)SPONSOR: Studio H (34:00)Troy's approach to interviewing (35:20)Have you ever wanted to quit SS? (47:22)Troy's Type 1 Diabetes struggles (55:12)SPONSOR: Little Tree Education (01:04:10)Listener questions! (01:05:35)EVENTS:⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club!⁠⁠ It's happening in Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, just prior to the next live podcast. ⁠⁠Take the personality quiz here ⁠⁠to get matched up with five Seacoast strangers for dinner. Bookings close Wednesday!SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Tree Education⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when ⁠⁠⁠applying your child⁠⁠⁠ for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!Studio H Salon: Get 50% ($100) off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠their website⁠ and type "STORIES" into the contact box to activate the deal.BREAKING NEWS! We finally have a newsletter! For updates about new episodes, events, a BTS window into the show, and ways YOU can directly support the podcast, you can subscribe on seacoaststories.substack.com.

The Day That Changed Everything, T1D Insecurities, & Quitting 'Seacoast Stories?' Jennifer Wilder Interviews Troy Farkas!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is happening on Friday, December 5 at 3S Artspace. Host Troy Farkas will speak to Dagan Migirditch from Liars Bench Beer Co., as well as past podcast guests Laura Fox and Erin Holt. To see the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast in person, you can secure your tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Port City Pretzels is not what you think it is.It's a much larger operation than you ever imagined it would be.Seated on THOUSANDS of grocery store shelves across the country, Port City Pretzels have become a giant in the snack industry. With shelf space in WalMart, Shaw's, Market Basket, Hannaford, and many more, Port City finds itself competing against the top dogs in a world Suzanne Foley never imagined she'd find herself in.Foley, the founder of Port City Pretzels, is the daughter of Eileen Foley, the longest-serving mayor in the history of Portsmouth ... and the creator of the dill ranch pretzel recipe - a recipe Suzanne perfected when she started her company in the mid-2010s.Port City Pretzels began as a modest operation in Suzanne's kitchen, with the original goal of selling solely at tiny stores across the Seacoast.But word quickly spread about the pretzels, and Suzanne, a high-flying businesswoman in a past life, decided to go all in - getting more space, hiring "unique" staff, and eventually bringing on her daughter, Eilee Marousek, to be her business partner.On today's episode, Suzanne and Eilee join host Troy Farkas to discuss the early days of Port City Pretzels, why very few took Suzanne seriously at first, how the company blew up faster than she expected, and why the two need to see a therapist in order to keep their working relationship healthy.Plus, how the business caught the attention of "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban, and why Vice President Kamala Harris visited the facility during her presidential campaign!CHAPTERS:Starting Portsmouth Pretzels (00:00)Rapid growth in the early days (14:15)Port City's commitment to hiring workers with disabilities (18:40)SPONSORS: Little Tree Education & Studio H (25:25)How PCP began to scale and grow across the country (29:12)What it's like running a family business (46:02)That time Kamala Harris visited the factory (55:12)How do you want to be remembered? (01:07:00)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club!⁠ It's happening in Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, just prior to the next live podcast. ⁠Take the personality quiz here ⁠to get matched up with five Seacoast strangers for dinner.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠Little Tree Education⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when ⁠⁠applying your child⁠⁠ for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!Studio H Salon: Get 50% ($100) off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit their website and type "STORIES" into the contact box to activate the deal.To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Mom-and-Daughter Business That's Caught the Attention of WalMart, Hannaford, & Kamala Harris! (Port City Pretzels)

In 72 hours, my life changed forever.In August 2023, nurses rushed me to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where they discovered my dangerously high blood sugar levels, the classic precursor for a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. I stayed for the weekend, and left the hospital as a completely different person.Since then, diabetes has made my life extremely complicated:Waking up sweaty in the middle of the night by dangerously low blood sugar levels. Carrying sugary snacks on me everywhere I go. Visiting the pharmacy every other day to pick up yet another (expensive) piece of diabetes supplies.Nearly dying on multiple occasions.That's the reality for a Type 1 diabetic, a reality that's intimately understood by actress Elle Shaheen (yes, that Shaheen). And this November, Diabetes Awareness Month, it's about time to shed a light on life with this disease.Diagnosed at eight years old, Elle - daughter of N.H. politician Stefany Shaheen and granddaughter of U.S. senator Jeanne Shaheen - has lived with this disease the majority of her life. Even after 18 years of managing this disease, diabetes still haunts her every day.Elle is the subject of the 2016 New York Times bestseller, "Elle & Coach," Stefany Shaheen's book about Elle's diagnosis, the effect of diabetes on their family, and the medical alert dog - Coach - that brought some much-needed relief to the Shaheen's chaotic lives.From the West End of Portsmouth, we discuss our near-death experiences with diabetes, her work as an advocate, meeting President Obama, growing up with a medical dog by her side at all times, and whether researchers will find a cure in our lifetimes.Plus, Elle's time in the Portsmouth theater scene, her Broadway dreams, and life in Hollywood during the entertainment industry's existential crisis.To support finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, you can donate here to Breakthrough T1D, the organization responsible for leading the fight against this disease.CHAPTERS:What is Type 1 diabetes? (00:00)Living with T1D as a child in Portsmouth (07:20)Meeting President Obama during her advocacy work (13:20)Misconceptions of T1D (21:16)The mental health struggles of T1D (26:28)How Elle's medical alert dog saved Elle's life (36:45)My recent near-death experience (50:25)Elle's Portsmouth theater background & Broadway dreams (57:20)How do you want to be remembered? (01:13:20)EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club! It's happening in Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, just prior to the next live podcast. Take the personality quiz here to get matched up with five Seacoast strangers for dinner.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ On Friday, December 5, the Seacoast's biggest podcast takes the 3S Artspace stage for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Secure your tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Little Tree Education⁠⁠: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when ⁠applying your child⁠ for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!⁠⁠Seacoast 2 Summit⁠⁠: How much is your home worth for a short/mid-term rental property? Find out ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠for FREE! To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

"We're On CONSTANT Life Support!" Inside the STRUGGLES of Living with Type 1 Diabetes Feat. Troy Farkas & Elle Shaheen (Yes, THAT Shaheen!)

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Listener discretion is advised.Erin Snow just wanted someone to believe her.But no one would.When she tried to tell her peers about the sexual abuse she experienced at nine years old, everyone around Erin downplayed what happened.No one listened.When she refused to give consent to partners or experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, again, no one listened.But then in 2019, after a divorce led her sitting in the ruins of a past life, she started dreaming of a place where women could be listened to, and actually heard.Last year, Erin finally achieved that dream when she opened the Seacoast Listening Lounge in Hampton, N.H. Now, the former paralegal now spends her days listening to women's stories, and believing them.From the cozy confines of Seacoast Listening Lounge, Erin Snow and host Troy Farkas discuss the traumatic experiences that have shaped Erin's life, her 20 years navigating New Hampshire's justice system, divorce, why she opened the Listening Lounge, and why she believes this concept could take off around the world.To learn more, you can book your free consultation with Erin here.If you or anyone you know experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence in Rockingham or Stratford County, HAVEN is here to help. They believe survivors, and their team works to empower them and meet them where they are. You can reach them on their 24-hour hotline at 603-994-(SAFE) 7233.CHAPTERS:Sexual abuse at age 9 (00:00)Other experienced with sexual misconduct (12:48)A message from our sponsors (25:50)Good & bad from 20 years as a paralegal (28:52)Infidelity leading to divorce (39:55)Online dating after getting divorced (51:30)What is Seacoast Listening Lounge? (54:52)How do you want to be remembered? (01:10:37)EVENTS:⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠ is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠taking this personality quiz⁠⁠ and securing your spot today.⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE!⁠ On Friday, December 5, the Seacoast's biggest podcast takes the 3S Artspace stage for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Secure your tickets ⁠here⁠.SPONSORS:Little Tree Education: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when applying your child for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!Seacoast 2 Summit: How much is your home worth for a short-term stay? Find out here for FREE! To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

She Was Sexually Abused at 9. Now, She’s Creating a Space for Women to FINALLY Be Heard! (Seacoast Listening Lounge Founder)

One of the best Halloween parades in the country?According to USA Today, that's exactly what the Portsmouth Halloween Parade is. Each year, Seacoast Halloween fanatics descend upon downtown Portsmouth for the parade, donning detailed costumes and a community spirit that few towns in the nation can match.With tens of thousands attendees present, the organization of the parade is a massive undertaking. And for a grassroots organization, the beloved annual tradition requires extensive amounts of support from the city of Portsmouth. Plus ... a lot of cash, too.On today's episode, host Troy Farkas welcomes two parade organizers, Jonathan Day and Amanda Giles, to discuss why this parade is one of the Seacoast's top annual attractions. Plus, they talk about the 30-year history of the parade, why they refuse to take corporate sponsorship, the choosing of the Grand Marshal, the creative year-long efforts that go into raising funds for this event, how the community rallies together to make this event happen, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories LIVE on 12/5 (00:00)The history of the parade (02:00)Forgoing corporate sponsorship (12:45)Why the parade is so beloved (16:00)The small (but mighty) team behind the parade (30:44)BTS planning of the event (36:00)Plans for the 30th parade (50:52)How do you want to be remembered? (53:53)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠ is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by ⁠taking this personality quiz⁠ and securing your spot today.Seacoast Stories LIVE! On Friday, December 5, the Seacoast's biggest podcast takes the 3S Artspace stage for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Secure your tickets here.SPONSORS:LADIES! To learn more about what's going on with your hormones, you can get a FREE lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

"Organized Chaos!" Inside the Huge (and Expensive) Undertaking of Portsmouth's Halloween Parade (30-Year Anniversary!)

Jennifer Wilder found herself sleeping on the floor of her friend's apartment in Portsmouth.On the eve of opening her second LANEY & LU location and Ginger Fox Bakery (formerly Sweet Dreams), Jen's life was unraveling behind-the-scenes.Today, in Part Two of a two-part podcast, the iconic LANEY & LU founder (formerly Jennifer Desrosiers) takes us behind the CHAOS that swirled around the (delayed) opening of her Portsmouth location, a catastrophe she says cost her "hundreds of thousands of dollars."Jennifer and ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ also discuss the real reason Jen decided to close LANEY & LU (Exeter) earlier this year, the unexpected delays she faced in opening LANEY & LU (Portsmouth) and Ginger Fox, the struggles of the dating scene for an accomplished woman like herself, and why she recently changed her name! CHAPTERS:Messy openings of LANEY & LU Portsmouth + Ginger Fox (00:00)Closing LANEY & LU Exeter (09:10)Becoming Jennifer Wilder (26:25)The struggles of online dating (34:34)The Wilder Way (41:55)How do you want to be remembered? (52:35)Jen is hiring an Executive Coordinator for her growing portfolio of brands! If you're interested, apply here. And if you're a business owner in need of some 1:1 coaching, you can work with Jen by ⁠inquiring here.⁠EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by taking this personality quiz and securing your spot today.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠⁠⁠⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast 😊LADIES! To learn more about what's going on with your hormones, you can get a FREE lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Jennifer Wilder on LANEY & LU's MESSY (& Costly) Portsmouth Opening & the Real Reason Exeter Closed! Plus, Ghosting & Changing Her Name (Part 2)

*This episode contains references to sexual harassment. Listener discretion is advised.*They told her no one would buy turmeric lattes. That she was crazy for leaving a $350,000 salary behind. That she needed to have sex with her boss for any shot at career advancement.Jennifer Wilder has heard it all. It's never stopped her before, and now, at 48 years old, nothing can.Wilder (formerly known as Jennifer Desrosiers) is the "boss babe" owner of Seacoast favorites LANEY & LU and Ginger Fox Bakery. Before opening LANEY & LU in Exeter, N.H., 10 years ago, Jen lived a completely different life, having spent 20 years working in manufacturing, engineering, and plastics.And now, in Part One of a two-part conversation, the Seacoast's top adventuress is ready to tell all.From the West End of Portsmouth, Jennifer and host Troy Farkas discuss Jen's childhood, her "brutal" experiences with sexual harassment in her past career, and the health issues that led her to completely change course.Plus, what she learned about herself during yoga teacher training, the vision that led her to create LANEY & LU, why the brand took off more than she ever imagined it would, growing her restaurant empire, becoming a role model for female entrepreneurs, and much, much more.CHAPTERS:Jen Wilder's upbringing (00:00)The good, bad, and ugly from corporate life (11:34)The chain of events that led Jen to throw away her past life (20:00)How Jen became a leading voice in the female entrepreneur scene (32:38)Opening LANEY & LU in 2015 (42:52)The expansion of Jen's brand & restaurant empire (55:00)If you're a business owner in need of some 1:1 coaching, you can work with Jen by inquiring here.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠⁠⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast 😊LADIES! To learn more about what's going on with your hormones, you can get a FREE lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“I Spent 20 Years Learning NOT to Be a Woman” Jennifer Wilder Breaks Silence on Past Life! Plus, How the LANEY & LU Founder Built an Empire Against All Odds (Part 1)

Personality quizzes, secret reveals, delicious dinners, and connecting with ... strangers?That's the "billion dollar" company Portsmouth's Rae and Ryan Lambert believe they've just started.Through their new app, DNNR, Rae and Ryan send like-minded strangers to dinner together. The catch? The attendees don't know where they're dining until the day of the dinner, nor do they know who they're dining with until they show up.It's an idea they stumbled upon earlier this year after the Silicon Valley expats spent years taking "throat punches" while building their previous meetup app, River - which they spoke about on "Seacoast Stories" last year. Now, they've pivoted, and they're convinced that dinner clubs - like Seacoast Stories Dinner Club - will be a valuable tool for creators to build community and monetize their audience, while simultaneously helping strangers meet new people in a fun way.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Lamberts return to the show to discuss the pivot from River to DNNR, how Seacoast Stories Dinner Club works, how their new business is already taking off in other parts of the country, Portsmouth's sneakily growing tech scene, and why they're convinced DNNR will become a very, very lucrative business for them.Interested in attending the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club? You can sign up here to join us in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. You can also read this recent Substack article about Seacoast Stories Dinner Club's success.CHAPTERS:Why River struggled despite widespread usage (00:00)Pivoting from River to DNNR (12:30)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography + Holistic & Hormonal (25:28)The unique technology behind Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (28:15)What to expect at Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (33:02)Some of the challenges of operating DNNR (40:50)Why DNNR is a surefire success (46:12)How DNNR is expanding far beyond the Seacoast (58:55)Portsmouth's sneaky large tech scene (01:06:34)How do you want to be remembered? (01:08:18)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Culinary Challenge⁠ at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/29. Join the fight against food insecurity by ⁠snagging your tickets here.⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast 😊To learn more about what's going on in your body, get a FREE lab consultation by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on a better path toward financial investment!Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

“A BILLION Dollar Company!” The Seacoast Tech Couple Bringing STRANGERS Together for Dinner (And What Actually Happens at Seacoast Stories Dinner Club)

Flight delays. Sleeping in airports overnight. Subways breaking down underground.For most people, travel is a nightmare.But with C&J Bus Lines, it's a different story.C&J is not only one of the most beloved companies on the Seacoast, but they're also one of the most respected across the entire transportation industry.How is it possible that a BUS company - long seen as the bottom of the barrel in travel - makes people this happy?On today's episode, Jim Jalbert - who has owned C&J since 1981 - explains in an EXCLUSIVE interview!From the West End of Portsmouth, Jalbert sits down with host ⁠⁠Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss why the family business started in 1968, the company's evolution from checkered taxi cab to bougie bus, the company's devotion to excellent customer service, and why Seacoast residents speak so highly of the company.Plus, Jalbert talks about the long-term ramifications of President Trump's tariffs, why C&J implemented paid parking this year, and some breaking news regarding their New York City trips!To save $20 on select trips to New York City between Oct. 14 and Nov. 14, use the code "NYC20" at checkout at RideCJ.com.CHAPTERS:The early days of C&J (00:00)C&J's devotion to excellence (14:28)Why C&J is so well-respected (29:13)Surviving the pandemic (41:36)C&J's untraditional business approach (44:50)Trump's tariffs & paid parking (53:22)Giving back to the community (01:09:42)How do you want to be remembered? (01:19:20)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠ in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/15. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠⁠⁠signing up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Culinary Challenge at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/29. Join the fight against food insecurity by snagging your tickets here.SPONSORS:⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast 😊To learn more about what's going on in your body, get a FREE lab consultation by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠Email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on a better path toward financial investment!Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

EXCLUSIVE: C&J Bus Lines Owner on Future Plans, Trump's Tariffs, & Why the Seacoast Adores a BUS COMPANY?!

***This episode contains references to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.***Katie Grimes had to make a change.After years of chasing chaotic relationships, people pleasing, addiction, burning through cash, and surrounding herself with the wrong people, Katie finally realized a higher purpose awaited her.A Massachusetts kid who built a strong commercial real estate career in Boston, Katie is now a very successful Portsmouth-based virtual business coach. She helps her clients root out inefficiencies, get more time back, and make more money ... without breaking their backs to do so. Across her coaching, newsletter, Anything For Love podcast, and 30,000 Instagram followers, Katie has touched the lives of over 100,000 people since transitioning out of the corporate world at the end of the 2010s.From the West End of Portsmouth, Katie Grimes sits down with host (and neighbor) ⁠Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss her wild 20s and 30s, the heartbreaking deaths and sexual assault that rocked her world, her addiction to chaotic relationships, rocky relationship to money, and how all of this led her to chart out a better life for herself.Plus, she outlines the FIVE THINGS most business owners struggle with, and she offers advice on how you can get more time back so you can focus on what you love doing more.CHAPTERS:The tragic experiences that woke Katie up (00:00)Addiction to chaotic relationships (16:08)The 90-Day Rule (22:20)Sponsors: David Higgins and Jennifer Bakos Photography (30:50)Katie's rollercoaster relationship to money (33:52)How business coaching can transform your business (40:48)5 common challenges business owners face (48:30)How do you want to be remembered? (01:06:22)To apply for business coaching with Katie, click here.EVENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soul Powerful: Get your tickets to Soul Models' big event THIS WEDNESDAY in Dover ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/15. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠⁠signing up here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:Jennifer Bakos Photography: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast 😊David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

If You Don’t Have Time, You’re Lying to Yourself! Building a Better Business, Chaotic Relationships, & the 90-Day NO SEX Rule! Top Business Coach Katie Grimes

While overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Cliff House, host Troy Farkas sits down with Cliff House General Manager Nancy White. In this bonus episode (recorded in August), the two discuss Cliff House’s storied history, the natural beauty surrounding the resort, how a rough economy impacted attendance at Cliff House this summer, the many dining options offered, and the luxurious services offered at one of Maine’s most iconic landmarks.To learn more about Cliff House's offerings and to book the stay of your dreams, just visit CliffHouseMaine.com, or follow them on Instagram @cliffhousemaine.For more stories about the amazing people and places of the Seacoast, you can subscribe to the "Seacoast Stories" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel.UPCOMING "SEACOAST STORIES" EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/15. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠⁠signing up here.⁠⁠

Behind the Scenes of an ICONIC Seacoast Destination! Cliff House Maine (BONUS)

Pete Endres grew up dreaming of owning a farm.And when his mother passed away in 2011, Pete and his brothers decided they wanted to not only own a farm, but to open up a cidery on said property.Pete, who later moved to the Seacoast in the mid-2010s, spent years searching for the perfect property until, finally, he found it in 2019.That farm? It's now home to Bird Dog Cider in Greenland, N.H., which formally opened its doors last fall.From the cozy confines of Bird Dog, Pete sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss his childhood days of apple farming in western New York, the blood, sweat, and tears poured into revitalizing the once-dilapidated farm, the family atmosphere that defines Bird Dog, and having lines out the door the day they opened their barn doors to the public. Plus, getting chased by a sea lion, and even the MURDER that took place on the farm!?CHAPTERS:Our love for apples (00:00)Getting chased by a sea lion (06:00)The (sad) motivation for opening Bird Dog (11:10)America's up-and-down love affair with cider (15:06)Turning a run-down Seacoast farm into a cidery (22:34)SPONSORS: Soul Models & Chinburg Properties (32:20)Why Bird Dog is focused on staying local (34:54)Lines out the door last fall (41:40)Balancing Bird Dog with a full-time job (46:00)How do you want to be remembered? (58:15)The murder that happened on the farm (01:04:08)To learn more about Bird Dog's upcoming events, including their collaboration with Portsmouth's 3 Bridges Yoga on 10/4, just visit this link.EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club in Kittery on Wednesday, 9/17. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠signing up here.⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠Soul Models: Get your tickets for Soul Powerful on Wed. 9/24 in Dover here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

"Growth Isn't Always Good!" Why Bird Dog Cider Is Laser-Focused On Staying Local & Getting People to Hang Out Again

The best restaurant on the Seacoast?Some will tell you it's The Black Birch.Tucked away in Kittery Foreside, this gastropub is a fan favorite lauded for its deviled eggs, short rib, cocktails, and intimate setting. In fact, when Ben Lord and Gavin Baudry started dreaming of having their own spot while both serving tables of Anneke Jans, the vision they'd laid out is nearly identical to what "The Birch" has become. From Kittery Foreside, Ben Lord and host Troy Farkas discuss what led him and his business partners to open The Birch 14 years ago, its role in the evolution of Kittery Foreside, how the Birch has enjoyed 14 years of success, the state of the Seacoast restaurant industry, the labor shortage, and the key role his other restaurant, Chapel + Main, has played in the revitalization of downtown Dover.CHAPTERS:The appeal of the restaurant industry (00:00)Working at Anneke Jans (05:40)Why they opened The Black Birch (10:00)Bridge closures & Kittery Foreside's evolution (14:02)SPONSORS: Sea Love Portsmouth & Chinburg Properties (21:55)Why people love The Birch (24:50)EVENTS: Seacoast Stories Dinner Club & Seacoast Singles (33:55)Chapel & Main's role in revitalizing Dover (35:10)The state of the Seacoast restaurant scene (42:30)How do you want to be remembered? (57:30)EVENTS:Seacoast Singles Dating Show at The Press Room on Saturday, 9/13. Presented by Oomph Salon. ⁠Sign up here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club in Kittery on Wednesday, 9/17. Meet your new best friends by ⁠signing up here.⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠Sea Love Portsmouth⁠: Get 20% off your Portsmouth candle-making experience by saying "SEACOAST STORIES" in store. Book online today.⁠⁠⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Black Birch & Chapel + Main Co-Owner Ben Lord on Kittery Foreside's Evolution, Downtown Dover's Glow-Up & Why So Many Restaurants Fail!

In August 1905, the eyes of the world were looking at Portsmouth, N.H.The site of the peace talks for ending the Russo-Japanese War, Portsmouth played host to the delegates from Russia and Japan, who hashed out the particulars of the deal at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.In this weeks-long affair, the citizens of Portsmouth rallied around the cause, hosting dinners, parties, and parades to create an environment suitable for bringing the Russo-Japanese War (named World War Zero due to alliances) to a swift end.On today's episode, Portsmouth Treaty expert Stephanie Seacord joins the podcast to discuss why Russia and Japan went to war, why the United States intervened, how Portsmouth became the center of the talks, what happened at the shipyard, why the citizens of Portsmouth are partly to thank for the war's end, and so much more. Plus, why is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, M.E.?!?!CHAPTERS:Context for the Russo-Japanese War (00:00)Selecting Portsmouth for the peace talks (08:32)Why is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, M.E.? (21:38)SPONSORS: Sea Love Portsmouth & Chinburg Properties (24:30)What happened in the peace talks (27:12)How the citizens of Portsmouth participated in the talks (36:40)Plans for commemorating the anniversary this week (49:00)EVENTS:Seacoast Singles Dating Show at The Press Room on Saturday, 9/13. Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club in Kittery on Wednesday, 9/17. Meet your new best friends by signing up here.SPONSORS:⁠Sea Love Portsmouth: Get 20% off your Portsmouth candle-making experience by saying "SEACOAST STORIES" in store. Book online today.⁠⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

How The Portsmouth Treaty Ended the Threat of World War! The 120th Anniversary of the Most Unheralded Document in U.S. History

Jessica Sunshine couldn't take it anymore.New Hampshire's changing policies. The complaints from the parents. The stress.So, after 10 years of teaching high school English across several New Hampshire high schools, the 32-year-old won't be returning to the classroom this year.Instead, she's focusing on building her dream of helping students feel seen and heard in a different way: yoga.An accomplished yoga teacher at Prasada Yoga (North Hampton), Bryony Body (Exeter), Good Vibes Yoga (Ogunquit), and Seavasana (and formerly of Yogasmith and Barre & Soul), she's now a reiki master and a sound healer. She also manages social media for Portsmouth Paddle Co.From the West End of Portsmouth, Jessica sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she won't be returning to the school this year, and what it's like now working full-time in yoga & healing. Plus, she shares her heartbreaking stories of losing her father suddenly, dealing with chronic pain, and the eating disorders she used to struggle with.CHAPTERS:Why Jessica started teaching yoga (00:00)Losing her father in 2022 (11:10)Her problems with N.H.'s education system (18:15)SPONSORS: Chinburg Properties & Sea Love (25:52)Why Jessica left teaching at the end of last year (28:22)Why we have no control over what happens (33:10)Going full-time with healing work (43:10)SPONSOR: Soul Models (50:35)Chronic back pain over the past year (52:00)Why a yoga teacher is not a guru (01:10:10)Jessica's love for D Street Tavern (01:23:00)How do you want to be remembered? (01:28:37)For 1-on-1 reiki sessions with Jessica, you can message her @jessicasunshineyoga on Instagram to learn more information.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Soul Models:⁠ Email info@soulmodels.org to support their 9/24 Soul Powerful event, or buy tickets here.Sea Love: Get 20% off your Portsmouth candle-making experience by saying "SEACOAST STORIES" in store.⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Fighting the New Hampshire School System & Battling Unimaginable Pain. Top Seacoast Healer Jessica Sunshine on Why “None of This Matters”

On one of the biggest days of their lives, Bill and Bennett Camarda's lives were flipped upside down.On today's episode, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Limitless Fitness (Epping & Greenland, N.H.) open up about the emotional rollercoaster of the last two years, from dealing with unimaginable grief, to acquiring Limitless in 2024, building a second location, and so much more.From the West End of Portsmouth, the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo join host Troy Farkas to discuss the fairytale-like circumstances they met under, Bill's years-long pursuit of Bennett, living in Atlanta & Chicago together, moving to the Seacoast, & the family crisis that led Bill and Bennett to leave their successful corporate careers behind.Plus, why they acquired Limitless in 2024, the crazy behind-the-scenes of opening their Greenland location in July, and what makes Limitless Fitness, an exclusively 1-on-1 gym, a disruptive force in the Seacoast's fitness offerings.CHAPTERS:Bill's childhood health issues (00:00)Bill and Bennett's cute love story (09:36)SPONSOR: Chinburg Properties (19:35)Moving to the Seacoast (20:36)The diagnosis that changed their entire perspectives (23:15)An unimaginable 96 hours (34:42)SPONSOR: The DRIPBar (44:02)Why they acquired Limitless (45:35)What makes Limitless different (52:05)Opening the Greenland location in July (01:04:10)Why they love working together (01:11:20)How do you want to be remembered? (01:18:56)To learn more about Limitless Fitness and their offerings, just visit LimitlessFitnesLLC.com or follow @limitlessfitnessllc on Instagram.Want to meet other "Seacoast Stories" listeners? Great! Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ is headed to Dover THIS WEDNESDAY, 8/20, at 7 p.m. You can sign up here for this one-of-a-kind experience.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Chinburg Properties: Find your dream home or office!⁠The DripBar⁠⁠: Set up your IV drip membership today!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Chaotic 96 Hours That Changed Their Lives! Limitless Fitness Owners Open Up About Grief, Love, & the Seacoast's Most Unique Gym

Are you holding yourself back without even realizing it?Julie Costa used to.But then, she found hypnotherapy. And ever since she started getting out of her own way, she's now committed to helping others dig underneath the subconscious so they can unlock their true potential as well.Formerly a high-level employee at Lululemon and a bodybuilding competitor, Julie is now a certified hypnotherapist and business coach who uses hypnotherapy to help business owners navigate the troublesome waters of entrepreneurship. She also certifies other hypnotherapy practicioners. Based in Newburyport, M.A., Julie was selected as Boston's best hypnotherapist in 2024.In this bonus episode of "Seacoast Stories," Julie joins host Troy Farkas to discuss how hypnotherapy changed her life, how she uses it to change others' lives, working at Lululemon in its heyday, getting laid off from Lulu and the identity crisis she suffered as a result, losing her mother in a tragic accident early in life, and more. Plus, what even is the Seacoast, anyway?To learn more about Julie's services, you can visit her website juliecosta.com or follow her on Instagram @julie.m.costa.To support "Seacoast Stories," follow the show on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. You can also sign up for the next ⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:⁠The DripBar⁠: Set up your IV drip membership today!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠ to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Why Your Fear of Success Is Holding You Back! Hypnotherapist Julie Costa on Battling the Subconscious + a Controversial Subject (BONUS!)

Where are all the Seacoast men?Every week, it feels like a new women's group pops up. And understandably so! Women NEED a safe space to gather, connect, and feel safe. "Seacoast Stories" supports all of those groups.But we also recognize that men need connection, too, especially as traditional masculinity has come under intense public scrutiny in recent years, partly leaving men to feel like they're to blame for all of society's issues.What even is masculinity? What does it mean to be a man in 2025?From the West End of Portsmouth, host Troy Farkas sits down with three other Seacoast men to *try* to get to the bottom of these answers. On this episode, spiritual guide Seth Pearson, podcast host Andy Demeo, and tech entrepreneur Ryan Lambert join "Seacoast Stories" to discuss problems facing young men today, how parenting has changed (for the worse), what women really seek in their male partners, how a man should show up sexually, the importance of confidence and financial stability, why men are "maladapted" for the modern world, men's groups, and even ... mud wrestling?CHAPTERS:The problem with Seacoast men (00:00)Masculine vs. feminine energy (05:05)Feeling insecure in masculinity (10:12)The importance of confidence, purpose & failure (28:28)Leave an Apple Podcasts review! (36:40)Why masculinity is "maladapted" for the modern world (37:20)How does a man show up sexually? (45:45)What have you always wanted to tell a man? (50:30)What is masculinity? (01:03:45)Please click any of the following links to learn more about Andy's Granite Goodness newsletter, Ryan's River app, or Seth's Love Amped business.To support "Seacoast Stories," you can sign up for the next ⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠ to get started on path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Masculinity Roundtable: Four Seacoast Men Open Up About Insecurities, Sex, & What Women Actually Want

"You should sell these!"That's what Jeff Buckwalter said to his sister-in-law, Leigh Kellis, when he first took a bite of the potato-based donut she made in her home kitchen.Soon after, Leigh took his advice by opening The Holy Donut on Park Avenue in Portland, M.E., in 2012. A year later, after the Instagram-friendly potato donuts became a hit in the town, Kellis brought Jeff -- with nearly two decades of big business experience under his belt -- to turn The Holy Donut into a legitimate company.The Holy Donut has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine, The Boston Globe, and CNN, and has become a staple in Portland, considered by many to be the "foodiest city in America." They also ship their beloved donuts nationwide.From the West End of Portsmouth, The Holy Donut C.E.O. Jeff Buckwalter joins host Troy Farkas to discuss why he joined the family business in 2013, the mess he inherited when he came on board, how Portland became a foodie destination, and the surge in national press The Holy Donut received in the first half of the 2010s. Plus, why they opened more locations, how the pandemic nearly crushed the business, and how they're pivoting their business model as a result.CHAPTERS:The Holy Donut origin story (00:00)Why The Holy Donut exploded in the early 2010s (08:32)Leaving a high-paying career to join The Holy Donut (13:38)50% off a Yoga East 5-class pack! (16:45)The MESS Jeff found himself in when he joined (18:40)The insane national media attention The Holy Donut has gotten (27:04)Keeping up with high demand & opening more stores (31:20)Visit TheDripBar for preventative health! (43:30)How The Holy Donut has pivoted during tough times (45:10)Jeff's struggles with depression from running this business (57:00)Jeff's love for nature and hunting (01:07:05)How do you want to be remembered? (01:12:52)To order The Holy Donut straight to your door, you can check out your options here.To support "Seacoast Stories," follow the show on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠⁠. You can also sign up for the next ⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:⁠Yoga East⁠: Sign up for a 5-class card and use the coupon code “STORIES” at checkout to get 50% off!The DripBar: Set up your IV drip membership today!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠ to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

"We Didn't Know What We Were Doing!" The Holy Donut C.E.O. Talks Rocky Beginning & Turning Maine's Potato Donuts Into One of America's Favorite Treats!

Inga Potter knew there was a better way.So when her colleagues told her about the indelible benefits of kelp, the marine biologist couldn't help but go down a rabbit hole about the seaweed strand that looked to be the next big thing in the wellness industry.Then, when Inga told her longtime friend Krista Rosen, a former lawyer, about her kelp-based dreams, the two decided to go all in together.The result?Cold Current Kelp, a Maine-based skincare company which manufactures kelp-based products like the Kelp Glow Facial Oil.From the Cold Current Kelp headquarters in Kittery, M.E., Krista Rosen and Inga Potter sit down with ⁠⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss why the two friends decided to start a kelp business together, the benefits of kelp, securing nearly $1 million in research grants, why Maine is at the forefront of kelp farming in the country, and more.CHAPTERS:Inga's kelp-based dreams (00:00)Why kelp deserves the hype (05:35)Why they wanted to get into skincare (18:02)The kelp farming process (25:35)SPONSORS: Yoga East & JOBTALK (33:00)CCK's long-term vision (36:10)How CCK is funding their research efforts (47:25)The struggles of running this business (53:37)How do you hope to be remembered? (01:00:20)To support Cold Current Kelp, you can check out their products on their website. Inga's 2025 TedX Portsmouth talk is also here on YouTube.To support "Seacoast Stories," you can follow the show on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or ⁠YouTube⁠. You can also sign up for the next ⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, or join the waitlist.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Yoga East: Sign up for a 5-class card and use the coupon code “STORIES” at checkout to get 50% off!⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠ to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount InvestedInvestment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.v

"No One Else Is Doing This!" The Tiny Kittery Company That's Leading the Skincare Industry Into a New Era

"Who is my father?"Tanya Hart asked herself this question repeatedly through the first 40 years of her life.Until, one day in 2020, she finally found the answer.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Seacoast business tycoon sits down with ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to tell the WILD story of how she tracked down her biological father during the pandemic. Then, the Oomph Salon & Ash Alchemy owner discusses why she started Oomph, what makes it one of the most noteworthy salons in New England, her unprecedented approach to running her businesses, and more.CHAPTERS:Tanya's tumultuous childhood (00:00)The DNA test that gave Tanya answers (07:30)How Tanya found her real father (13:46)Meeting her real father in her 40s (22:40)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC and Samonas Realty (33:27Getting into the beauty business (36:10)Starting Oomph Salon in 2014 (42:45)Why treating employees well is everything (48:47)How do you want to be remembered? (58:10)To support Tanya, you can check out her businesses, Oomph Salon and Ash Alchemy.To support "Seacoast Stories," you can follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. You can also sign up for the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club on Wed. 8/20.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount InvestedInvestment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.v

How Tanya Hart FINALLY Found Her Biological Father in 2020. Plus, Why Oomph Salon is Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry!

David Vargas was a f**k-up.As a teenager in Santa Ana, Calif., the devil tapped him on the shoulder every day. Without a clear direction in life, he started smoking marijuana, which quickly turned into doing all the drugs: Cocaine, ecstacy, ketamine, and more. Drugs were the only thing David believed he was good at.Until, one day, he prepared a fried bologna sandwich for his friends while they were high. David realized then that maybe cooking was something he could pursue professionally. Food is life in his Mexican culture, and what better way to honor that than by bringing people together through delicious food?From Noble High School in North Berwick, M.E., Chef Vargas of Vida Cantina and Ore Nell's Barbecue sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss his rampant teenage drug use in southern California, getting kicked out of high school after threatening his teacher's life, bone-chilling experiences with racism, attending culinary school in Minnesota, his near-death experience in The Virgin Islands, the $35,000 mistake food truck mistake, supporting a family of four on $12 per hour, the Food Network appearance that changed the trajectory of Vida Cantina, his new career, and SO much more.CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club details! (00:00)How drug addiction derailed David's early years (01:35)How Chef turned his life around (11:15)Attending culinary school in Minneapolis (15:40)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC and Samonas Realty (27:00)Working as a private chef on St. Croix (29:55)Moving to Maine and living on welfare (35:40)Chef's failed food truck experiment (49:35)How Vida Cantina BLEW UP after "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives" (51:25)Co-owning Ore Nell's Barbecue (59:07)Why he started New England B.I.P.O.C. Fest (01:03:00)Chef's new job (01:10:50)How do you want to be remembered? (01:19:02)To support Chef Vargas, you can attend and/or⁠ become a sponsor⁠ of the New England B.I.P.O.C. Fest on 8/17 in Portsmouth! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount InvestedInvestment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Drug Addiction, Ponzi Schemes, a $35,000 Mistake, and Guy Fieri! The MIND-BLOWING (and Inspiring) Story of Vida Cantina's David Vargas

Maddie Brandon never felt like she fit in.With no form of safe self-expression available to her growing up in-real-life, she turned to social media.Fast forward 15 years, and she's quickly become one of the top social media creators on the Seacoast.With 14,000 followers, the 27-year-old's Instagram page represents all of our collective fantasies: Luxury Airbnb stays, scenic helicopter rides, and cozy cabin weekends in the mountains. Before amassing that following over the last two years, Maddie ran social media marketing for Seacoast staples Smuttynose Brewing and Island District Cocktails.And now, beyond creating content for her own channels and producing content for clients, Maddie is determined to completely flip the influencer industry on its head.From the West End of Portsmouth, Maddie and host Troy Farkas discuss how she fell into social media marketing during the pandemic, running social media at Smuttynose, social tips for small business owners, and how to create successful content in 2025. Plus, why she left Island District to pursue full-time content creation, how much money influencers actually make, her signature Airbnb campaigns, the problems she sees within the influencer industry, and how she hopes to address these problems through her business, The Creator Outpost.CHAPTERS:Moving to the Seacoast (00:00)Maddie's relationship to social media (07:07)Running social media for Smuttynose (12:48)Must-hear social media advice for Seacoast small biz owners (16:48)Which Seacoast business has the best social media? (31:00)SPONSORS: Samonas Realty & JOBTALK LLC (35:48)The WILD world of influencer marketing (38:40)How Maddie blew up on social (51:07)Leaving Island District to pursue content creation full-time (57:20)The problems she hopes to solve in the content creation industry (01:01:45)Founding The Kindling Studio earlier this year (01:12:20)How do you want to be remembered? (01:15:50)For more from Maddie, please follow @thekindlingstudio and @maddiebrandon on Instagram. To inquire about working with her creative studio, please visit thekindlingstudio.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!To support this show, please leave a review on ⁠our Apple Podcasts page⁠ and let us know what you think of the show!

Inside the Meteoric Rise of Maddie Brandon: The Seacoast’s Star Content Creator Talks MUST-HEAR Social Media Advice, Influencer Marketing, & Being Cringe

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised.Erin Holt wanted to fix herself.After years of battling eating disorders, she dreamt of learning how to diet better. So when she went to school for dietetics, she did so solely to help herself.Flash forward 20 years later, and now she's one of the foremost voices in the world of functional nutrition, helping thousands of people around the world every year to develop better relationships with their bodies and minds.The creator of the multimillion dollar company, The Funk'tional Nutritionist, Erin is also the host of the very popular long-running show, "The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast." Her Instagram account, @the.funktional.nutritionist, has 120,000 followers.From her home in Nottingham, N.H., host Troy Farkas sits down with Erin to discuss her battles with eating disorders, how yoga and meditation helped her develop a better relationship to herself, the mystifying condition she developed after having a child, why she credits said condition for helping her find her authentic voice, the "medical gaslighting" women experience, how she stumbled upon functional medicine, telling fact from fiction in the online health-and-wellness world, hormone replacement therapy, what it's like running a 7-figure business, and SO much more.CHAPTERS:Erin's eating disorder story (00:00)Pursuing a career in nutrition and dietetics (08:38)How yoga and meditation opened Erin's eyes (11:07)The medical gaslighting women experience (19:11)SPONSOR: Sarah Oleson Yoga (27:11)The early days of her functional medicine biz (28:55)Are men intimidated by you? (42:22)The very successful Funk'tional Nutritionist business (45:45)Why we've lost the trust in ourselves (55:18)Knowing where to get your medical info from (57:37)SPONSOR: Samonas Realty (59:12)Running a 7-figure business (01:00:55)Health-and-wellness questions (01:07:55)How do you want to be remembered? (01:25:44)THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For $100 off the best trip of your life with⁠ Sarah Oleson Yoga⁠, use the code "STORIES" at digital checkout. Offer expires 7/7. Check out ⁠Sarah's Instagram⁠ for some epic photos.At ⁠⁠Portsmouth Paddle Co⁠⁠., "Seacoast Stories" listeners get 15% off one All-Levels SUP Yoga Class AND 15% off a guided tour with code SUPSTORIES15. Join me THIS WEDNESDAY at 5 p.m. for their Seavasana SUP Yoga class!Visit ⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!To support this show, please leave a review on our Apple Podcasts page and let us know what you think of the show!

“There’s Money to be Made in Women Hating Ourselves!” The Funk’tional Nutritionist Erin Holt on Medical Gaslighting & Building a 7-Figure Business

*This episode is presented by ⁠Blue Water Mortgage⁠ in Hampton, N.H. **We're also brought to you by ⁠Portsmouth Paddle Co.⁠ and ⁠Seavasana⁠!In front of a SOLD-OUT live audience at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., it's the official kickoff of Season 3 of "Seacoast Stories!"In this episode, host Troy Farkas begins the show by reading an emotional message sent in by a listener of the show (00:00).After that, Flight House Gym owner Jay Collins talks about Flight House's ambitious plans for expansion into Boston, why strength training is the key to the fountain of youth, and he also dishes out some advice for a young entrepreneur in the audience (11:45).Then, WOKQ's Kira Lew hosts "Seacoast Trivia" with three audience members, who answer questions about Seacoast food, Seacoast history, and Seacoast summer. The winner gets awarded FREE BEER FOR A YEAR from Loaded Question Brewing! (40:10)After that, serial entrepreneur Alyssa Pine talks about the impact of her father, Shane Pine, on her life and work ethic. She also discusses the crazy behind-the-scenes story of the Live Freely Market, what makes this Hampton destination so special, and how to GO FOR IT (01:06:00).And in the main event, Portsmouth assistant mayor and Cup of Joe owner Jo Kelley talks about starting a coffee business (despite hating coffee). Then, she talks about why it's so important to treat your employees well before they transition to a Juneteenth-themed discussion about the state of Black culture on the Seacoast and how white people can help. They also talk about Jo's possible plans for running for U.S. Congress (01:35:34).To conclude the show, Troy announces some exciting personal news (02:20:50).Special thanks to The Word Barn, videographer Nick Eaton, photographers Lindsey Watson and Maddie Brandon, scorekeeper Stephanie Paolini, musician Jeff Line, engineer Stephanie Kee, and assistant Kate Lamie. Additional thanks to Reedmor Books 'N Brews, Flamingos Coffee Bar, Loaded Question Brewing, The Living Room at Stages, and Ankati Day for supplying prizes.

Jo Kelley on Black Seacoast Culture & Downtown Portsmouth's Problems. Plus, Jay Collins on Building the Country's Greatest Gym & Alyssa Pine Talks Entrepreneurship (LIVE!)

Bill Blum knew something was wrong.They grew up adoring women's fashion. And in 2012, when they hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail (Georgia to Maine!!!), they wore a kilt the entire time.Still, it took a few more years for Bill to put the pieces together.And when they finally did, their entire life came crashing down.Today, Bill is the proud owner of Pride Toolbox, a handyperson's business which performs small home repairs in Portsmouth and beyond. As a nonbinary person, Bill is also a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Concord, N.H.In the Season 3 premiere of "Seacoast Stories," host Troy Farkas sits down with Bill to discuss their transition, coming out before they wanted to, why they do the backbreaking wok of advocacy, and the strength of the Pride community on the Seacoast. Before that, Bill also tells the crazy story of their 2200 mile traverse from Georgia to Maine, and what they learned about themselves along the way.CHAPTERS:Stories from hiking the full Appalachian Trail (00:00)Why Bill embarked on this 2200 mile journey (08:51)SPONSORS: Sarah Oleson Yoga and Samonas Realty (20:03)When Bill started questioning their gender identity (23:07)How coming out cost Bill everything (27:53)The state of Pride rights in N.H. and beyond (38:55)Why Bill goes to Concord to fight for LGBTQ+ rights (47:52)Pride Toolbox's values (57:53)How would you want to be remembered? (01:03:08)To learn more about Bill's advocacy work, visit 603equality.org. And to hire Bill for the simple home repair job you don't have time for, you can inquire at PrideToolbox.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For $100 off the best trip of your life with Sarah Oleson Yoga, use the code "STORIES" at digital checkout. Offer expires 7/7. Check out Sarah's Instagram for some epic photos.Visit SamonasGroup.com or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!At Portsmouth Paddle Co., "Seacoast Stories" listeners get 15% off one All-Levels SUP Yoga Class AND 15% off a guided tour with code SUPSTORIES15. Book before June 30.To support this show, make sure to FOLLOW "Seacoast Stories" on our Apple Podcasts page, Spotify feed, or our YouTube channel!

From Hiking the FULL Appalachian Trail to Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights! How Coming Out Cost Bill Blum Everything (Season 3 Premiere)

The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is THIS THURSDAY! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay Collins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Live Freely's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Pine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Cup of Joe's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanna Kelley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Plus, we'll play Seacoast Trivia, hand out prizes from Loaded Question Brewing, Flamingos Coffee Bar, The Living Room, and more! WOKQ's Kira Lew and 3 Bridges Yoga's Stephanie Paolini will also make appearances onstage. To guarantee yourself a seat at the show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for tickets.On today's episode, host Troy Farkas gives you everything you need to know to ensure a fun night at The Word Barn (00:00). Then, he replays a snippet from his January conversation with Flight House Gym owner Jay Collins, the most popular episode of Season 2. In this clip, Jay talks about the rise and fall of his first gym, MaxEdge Fitness, and what led to the birth of Flight House, which he believes is the best gym in the country (04:22).After that, Troy revisits his conversation with the Seacoast's biggest hustler, Alyssa Pine, whom he'll also speak to on Thursday. In this clip, the two discuss the closing of the Live Freely store in Hampton and the crazy idea she had to open the Live Freely Market (in a much larger space) a few months later. Thanks to today's sponsor, ⁠Empowering Path⁠. To learn more about Alex Bynum (one of the top 15 spiritual guides in the world), please visit ⁠EmpoweringPath.com⁠. You can also book a free consultation with her there.See you Thursday!

Jay Collins and Alyssa Pine (RE-AIR - Live Podcast Preview!)

The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay Collins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Live Freely's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Pine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Cup of Joe's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanna Kelley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Plus, we'll play Seacoast Trivia, hand out prizes from Loaded Question Brewing, Flamingos Coffee Bar, The Living Room, and more! To secure tickets, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here. ⁠⁠⁠**As another Seacoast summer approaches, so too does the busy season for one of the Seacoast's top tourist destinations.The Nubble Lighthouse, seated along scenic Cape Neddick in Maine, is an enduring symbol of the Seacoast. It's a nod to Maine's past as a commercial hub, an ode to Americana in its purest form.For over a century, the Nubble has captured the imaginations of all who have visited. Why? Because they can look, but they can't touch.Only one person alive is fortunate enough to have that honor, and he joins me on the show today.In this replay of a popular episode from Season 1 of the podcast, the keeper of the Nubble Lighthouse, Matt Rosenberg, joins me to discuss:The founding of Nubble Lighthouse (00:00)What does the keeper do? (04:43)Why Nubble is so beloved (20:32)Tourism at Nubble (22:58)SPONSOR: Empowering Path (31:12)Teaching at York High School (33:04)What's your mission? (46:05)The Final Final Question (47:30)Thanks to today's sponsor, Empowering Path. To learn more about Alex Bynum (one of the top 15 spiritual guides in the world), please visit EmpoweringPath.com. You can also book a free consultation with her there.--To support the telling of more fun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠like this one, please FOLLOW this podcast on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and/or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ feeds. It helps more than you know.This podcast is hosted, written, researched, and produced by Spotify's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Troy Farkas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who lives in downtown Portsmouth.

Why Maine's Iconic Nubble Lighthouse Attracts ONE MILLION Visitors Every Year (RE-AIR)

In the final episode of Season 2, past guest Alex Bynum takes the mic to interview host Troy Farkas! From the West End of Portsmouth, the two discuss the 6/19 live podcast, why Troy became a yoga teacher this year, and what to expect in Season 3. Plus, Seacoast Rapid Fire -- which may or may not include a rant all of you can relate to.Then, in Part Two, Troy revisits five of the most powerful moments from the podcast so far this year, which includes snippets from Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Seacoast yoga teacher Ankati Day, Ore Nell's Barbecue owner Will Myska, musician Laura Fox, and Cody and Emily from Treeline Outfitters (39:20).CHAPTERS:Expectations for the 6/19 live show (00:00)Why Troy became a yoga teacher (05:00)Plans for Season 3 + beyond (10:05)How a "life activation" improved Troy's life (16:55)The most difficult & most fulfilling parts of the show (18:45)The "wildest dreams" for the show (23:05)Seacoast Rapid Fire (27:55)SPONSORS: Live Freely Market & Misa's Clean KitchenTop 5 most powerful moments from Season 2 (39:25)UPCOMING EVENTS:The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay Collins⁠⁠⁠⁠, Live Freely's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Pine⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Cup of Joe's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanna Kelley⁠⁠⁠⁠. To secure tickets, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here. ⁠⁠**THIS THURDAY, June 5: For their weekly Community Night, Ore Nell's Barbecue has selected "Seacoast Stories" as its beneficiary of 20 percent of total revenue from the night! To support the future of this show, we'd love if you grabbed a group and dined at Ore Nell's on Thursday. Ordering takeout is equally supportive <3THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Check out ⁠The Live Freely Market⁠ every Saturday and Sunday all summer from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located in Hampton next to Las Olas, this special market is a retail collaborative featuring an array of small businesses.⁠Misa's Clean Kitchen⁠: Use code "STORIES" at checkout to save 15% on her virtual 1-on-1 family nutrition coaching or her Raising Healthy Eaters Audio Course, which was thoughtfully designed for busy parents to listen on the go in just 5 to 15 minutes a day.

Season 2 MEGA-FINALE: An Interview with Troy Farkas + Looking Back on the 5 Most Powerful Moments of 2025 (So Far)

**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's ⁠⁠Jay Collins⁠⁠, Live Freely's ⁠⁠Alyssa Pine⁠⁠, and Cup of Joe's ⁠⁠Joanna Kelley⁠⁠. To secure tickets, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here. **Cody Whelan was miserable.Feeling purposeless in his geology career, he came home after work every day tired, irritable, and wondering why he was still putting himself through this. He dreamt of a different life for himself, a life centered on purpose, service, and connection. And after seven years of business ideas gnawing at him, he finally decided to pull the plug on his stable career so he could throw himself into the unstable waters of entrepreneurship.Enter Treeline Outfitters: Portsmouth's home for high-quality sustainable outdoor gear, delicious local beer, and genuine connection with like-minded human beings.Since opening their doors in February 2024, Treeline has felt the full force of the community coming out to support them, which shines through in their weekly run club, which now attracts between 50-60 people every Thursday night.From the taproom of Treeline Outfitters in the West End of Portsmouth, Cody and his wife Emily Kwesell sit down with ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss how they met at UNH 15 years ago, the respective career paths they entered into, why Cody began to resent his career, why it took him so long to take the leap, where the initial idea for Treeline came from, why Treeline is playing the long game, the explosive growth of run club, navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, plans for expansion, and much more.CHAPTERS:How Cody and Emily met (00:00)Falling in love with the outdoors (05:57)Cody and Emily's career paths (10:46)Why Cody started hating his job (17:46)SPONSORS: Meconi Financial Management/Holistic & Hormonal (26:54)What pushed them to start Treeline Outfitters (29:57)How Treeline chooses their gear and beer (40:44)The growth of run club (50:18)Why Cody is wealthier than ever (58:05)Advice to younger selves (01:05:07)To learn more about Treeline's gear, beer, and events, visit TreelineOutfittersCo.com or follow them on Instagram @treeline_outfitters.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For a free lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser, visit the ⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠ web site and write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠To get started on your financial planning journey, learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meconi Financial Management & Advisory here.⁠To support this show, make sure to FOLLOW "Seacoast Stories" here ⁠on Spotify⁠ or ⁠on Apple Podcasts.

"The DESPAIR Is Completely Gone!" How Treeline Outfitters Became Portsmouth's Best-Kept Secret (and Why Cody Whelan Is Wealthier Than Ever)

The Leavitt Theatre almost ceased to exist.In the mid-2010s, after the Ogunquit-based silent film theatre found itself gasping for air in the midst of the home movie theater and streaming revolution, it nearly shuttered its doors.But then, after drawing upon the good faith created over the previous decades with the patrons of Ogunquit, the theatre raised an astounding $70,000 on Kickstarter in 2014 to breathe new life into the theatre. And then in 2017, when Max Clayton -- whose parents used to own the theatre -- took over the Leavitt, he made some much-needed changes that completely transformed the business.Today, the Leavitt hosts concerts, movie nights, Boston Celtics watch parties, private events, and even drag shows! From the historic Leavitt Theatre in downtown Ogunquit, Max Clayton sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss the theatre's roots as a silent film theater, how it evolved alongside the movie industry throughout the 20th century, the fundraising campaign that saved the theatre from extinction, taking over as owner in the late 2010s from his parents, how the theatre adapted to changing consumer demands, the theatre's plans for celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer, and more.CHAPTERS:What to do in Ogunquit (00:00)The evolution of the theatre (05:37)Max's love for the theatre (12:12)Tough times for the theatre in the 2010s (17:15)Transforming the theatre after becoming the owner (20:50)Seacoast Stories LIVE on 6/19 (26:30)How the pandemic forced the Leavitt to adapt (28:25)Plans for the 100th anniversary summer season (37:40)Advice to younger self (45:26)To see the Leavitt Theatre's complete summer 2025 lineup, visit their website here.**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Live Freely's Alyssa Pine, and Cup of Joe's Joanna Kelley. To secure tickets, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠To support this show, make sure to FOLLOW "Seacoast Stories" here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

From Silent Films to Drag Shows and a Life-Saving $70K Fundraiser! How Ogunquit's Leavitt Theatre Has Adapted to Survive 100 Years

Food insecurity is only worsening in this country.And Gather, one of the longest running social programs in America, is dedicated to battling this growing problem on the Seacoast.With a mission to fight food insecurity with innovative solutions and in dignified ways, Gather is a FORCE when it comes to nonprofits on the Seacoast.In 2024 alone, Gather distributed 1.7 MILLION pounds of food. They served an average of nearly 11,000 people each month, a 25% increase from 2023, and provided 90,000 prepared meals, up 34% from the year prior.But in 2025, an unstable economy and federal funding cuts are threatening Gather's ability to function at full capacity.From the Gather headquarters in Portsmouth, Executive Director Anne Hayes and Community Engagement Manager Kate Constantine join the podcast to discuss Gather's mission, the INSANE number of volunteers who step forward every day, how changes at the federal level are affecting their daily operations, Gather's ambitious plans for expansion, their two big June events, how YOU can get involved in the fight against food insecurity, and much more.CHAPTERS:"Seacoast Stories" news and events (00:00)Gather's incredible services (01:44)Food insecurity on the Seacoast (08:40)Gather's massive fleet of volunteers (15:32)SPONSORS: Meconi Financial + Holistic & Hormonal (25:40)Working in nonprofits (28:23)The amazing community support Gather receives (34:10)The annual Gather Gala and Fill the Hall! (36:58)Advice to younger selves (53:50)For more info on the annual ⁠Gather Gala⁠ on June 10 and ⁠Fill the Hall⁠ on June 21, please click the prior hyperlinks.**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Live Freely's Alyssa Pine, and Cup of Joe's Joanna Kelley. To secure tickets, ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For a free lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser, visit the ⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠ web site and write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠To get started on your financial planning journey, learn more about ⁠⁠Meconi Financial Management & Advisory here.⁠

Inside Gather's Fight to END Food Insecurity on the Seacoast! (And How the U.S. Government Is Making Their Lives Miserable)

Laura Fox thinks about her deathbed often.It's why she spends the majority of her time doing what she loves: Playing music, traveling, moving her body, and connecting with others, and it's why -- at Maine Fox Marketing -- she only works with clients who share her values.The secret weapon behind some of your favorite Seacoast brands (Vernon Family Farm, The Press Room, Soul Models, etc.), Laura creates websites and builds marketing strategies that bring more eyeballs to the businesses she's passionate about helping grow.When she's not behind her laptop, she's singing and playing guitar with her band Foxglove, where she sings about "love, the lack thereof, and the in-between." From the West End of Portsmouth, one of the most fascinating guests in "Seacoast Stories" history joins host Troy Farkas to discuss why she studied "the attainment of happiness" in college, learning the art of performance from James Taylor's brother, how she unintentionally found herself singing the national anthem at Fenway Park, why she took a marketing internship at age 29 (for $12 an hour) in Portsmouth, the advice she'd give to anyone weighing a career move, her hopes of releasing a studio album, and SO much more.CHAPTERS:6/19 live podcast details (00:00)How Laura Fox fell in love with music (00:55)Laura's bizarre college education (07:15)Laura's fascination with death (13:55)Lessons learned studying under James Taylor's brother, Livingston (20:05)Singing the national anthem at Fenway Park (29:50)SPONSORS: Holistic & Hormonal/Meconi Financial Management & Advisory (36:21)Reinventing herself at 29 (39:00)Maine Fox Marketing (49:10)SEO tips & how to bring more eyeballs to your website (56:16)Work-life balance (01:03:14)Advice to younger self (01:10:35)**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Live Freely's Alyssa Pine, and Cup of Joe's Joanna Kelley. To secure tickets, ⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠To support Laura's dreams of releasing a studio album, you can purchase ⁠Foxglove merch here.⁠ You can also follow her on social media @lfoxmusic and @mainefoxmarketing.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For a free lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser, visit the ⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠ web site and write "HORMONES" on ⁠the contact page.⁠To get started on your financial planning journey, learn more about ⁠Meconi Financial Management & Advisory here.⁠

“What the F*ck Are You Waiting For?” Musician & Marketing Strategist Laura Fox on Death, Reinvention, & Helping Build the Seacoast’s Biggest Brands

**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Live Freely's Alyssa Pine, and Cup of Joe's Joanna Kelley. For tickets, click here.The Seacoast as we know it today?It nearly never existed.That's because, in the 1970s, the world's then-richest man, Aristotle Onassis of Greece, wanted to build a $600M oil refinery in Durham, N.H. Its size and output (400,000 barrels per day) would have made it the largest refinery in the world, and thereby putting the entire Seacoast ecosystem and natural beauty at risk.But the residents of Durham, led by three women in particular, refused to let it happen.From the West End of Portsmouth, Professor David W. Moore, a senior fellow at UNH's Carsey School of Public Policy and author of "Small Town, Big Oil: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the World's Richest Man-And Won" joins host Troy Farkas to spill the tea on the relationship between Onassis and Jackie Kennedy (JFK's widow), and to discuss how the world's richest man had landed upon Durham Point, the state government's push for the refinery, the citizens' opposition to it, and why the Seacoast would look drastically different had Onassis succeeded.CHAPTERS:6/19 live podcast details (00:00)Aristotle Onassis' dream of building an oil refinery (01:07)Jackie Kennedy's odd marriage to Onassis (05:25)Why Durham, N.H., was the ideal spot for the refinery (13:00)SPONSOR: Meconi Financial Management & Advisory (24:32)SPONSOR: Holistic & Hormonal (25:58)Why the citizens were opposed to the refinery (27:28)How the media cozied up to Onassis (35:11)What if the refinery had been built? (41:58)Lessons to apply today from this experience (45:57)Advice to younger self (51:36)To support Professor Moore, you can purchase "Small Town, Big Oil" at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, N.H., Book Nook in Portsmouth, N.H., or Barnes & Noble in Newington, N.H.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For a free lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser, visit the Holistic & Hormonal web site and write "HORMONES" on the contact page.To get started on your financial planning journey, learn more about Meconi Financial Management & Advisory here.To support "Seacoast Stories," can you FOLLOW the show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

"He Would Have BLOWN UP the Beach!" The Women Who Stopped the World's Richest Man from Destroying the Seacoast

**Seacoast Stories is celebrating last week's 50th episode with a Portsmouth West End Bar Crawl this Friday! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Snag your FREE tickets today.⁠⁠In a special bonus episode, one of Troy's favorite people Miss New Hampshire Emily Spencer returns to the show! The two are also joined by 16-year-old Miss Inspiration winner Avery Byron, a little person (or dwarf) who hails from Londonderry, N.H.From the West End of Portsmouth, Miss New Hampshire Emily Spencer talks to host Troy Farkas about the highs and lows of the past year, competing in the Miss America pageant in January, the unusual training methods she used to prepare her for the pageant, and what she hopes her legacy as Miss New Hampshire will be. Plus, Miss Inspiration Avery Byron talks about why it's important to be yourself, and the future path the inspirational 16-year-old hopes to take.CHAPTERS:Bar crawl details (00:00)Troy's New Hampshire ignorance (05:03)How Miss Inspiration has overcome bullying & naysayers (09:28)Reflecting on Miss New Hampshire's last year (16:25)Competing at Miss America in January (26:07)Problems in the world we need to fix (36:02)Taking self-defense classes to prep for Miss America (37:38)The award Emily won at Miss America (39:38)Time management strategies (45:40)Advice to younger selves (47:15)To support Miss New Hampshire and the dreams of young women across the state, please consider donating to the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program here. Hear Emily's first appearance on the show here.To support "Seacoast Stories," can you FOLLOW the show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

Miss New Hampshire Emily Spencer Reflects on Her Tenure and Competing at Miss America . Plus, N.H. Fun Facts! (BONUS)

**Seacoast Stories is celebrating last week's 50th episode with a Portsmouth West End Bar Crawl this Friday! ⁠Snag your FREE tickets today.⁠Tom Bath remembers his first sip of craft beer like it was yesterday.In the 1990s, the Pacific Northwest was at the epicenter of the craft beer explosion. And Tom, stationed in Seattle with the Navy at the time, soon fell in love with not only the beverage, but the culture surrounding it.So after years of home brewing experimentation, 17 years of working at REI, and a cross-country move, he and two beer-loving co-founders decided to open what is now one of Portsmouth's most beloved (and secretive) hangouts, Loaded Question Brewing, in 2018.From the Loaded Question taproom in the West End of Portsmouth, Tom joins host Troy Farkas to discuss the early days of LQ, why its community is so strong, collaborations with other Seacoast brands on projects like the Seacoast Stories IPA, a rough stretch for the craft beer industry, and more.CHAPTERS:Bar crawl details (00:00)Tom Bath's introduction to craft beer in Seattle (00:48)Working at REI & moving to the Northeast (10:41)SPONSOR: We Fill Good (18:50)SPONSOR: Kim Vargo (20:22)The BTS of starting Loaded Question in 2018 (21:55)Problems plaguing the craft beer industry (29:45)LQ's unique approach to business (32:37)The Seacoast Stories IPA (37:02)LQ's birthday party on Saturday (46:00)Advice to younger self (50:40)To learn more about Loaded Question, you can visit LoadedQuestionBrewing.com or follow them on Instagram @loadedquestionbrewing.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:To streamline your annoying workflows, please visit ⁠⁠⁠www.kimvargo.com/contact⁠⁠⁠ and tell Kim that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your free call and custom discount.When checking out at We Fill Good THIS WEEK ONLY, mention "STORIES" at checkout to receive 10% off your order.To support "Seacoast Stories," can you FOLLOW the show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

“The Built-In Speakeasy!” How Loaded Question Brewing Became Portsmouth’s Haven for Beer & Community. Plus, Problems in the Craft Beer Industry

**Seacoast Stories is celebrating today's 50th episode with a Portsmouth West End Bar Crawl on 4/25! Watch here for more details and snag your FREE tickets today.Book 'N Bar, Ten Thousand Villages, Life Is Good, Colby's, Earth Eagle Brewing, Litherman's Brewing, Stroll Cafe.The last year in Portsmouth has been a business bloodbath. Why are so many beloved downtown Portsmouth businesses closing their doors, and what can be done to give our businesses a better chance of survival moving forward?In the 50th episode of "Seacoast Stories," host Troy Farkas welcomes returning guest, Andrew Samonas of Samonas Realty, and first-timer Nate Hastings, the Vice President of the Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative, for a transparent roundtable discussion about the harsh realities of the current economy on Portsmouth business owners, the state of Portsmouth commercial and residential real estate, how having locals participate in events like Art Round Town, Restaurant Week, and Local Love makes a huge difference, and some ideas for how to fix the current state of affairs.Plus, a cameo from the Chamber's Tourism Manager, Hope Anderson, who tells Troy about her recent trip to Montreal, where she was tasked with convincing Canadiens that they're welcomed to Portsmouth this summer, even if the current U.S. administration has our Northern neighbors feeling otherwise.CHAPTERS:What makes Portsmouth so special (00:00)Why are so many businesses closing? (05:32)Portsmouth's new initiative, Local Love (12:25)The economic realities of doing business in Portsmouth (18:04)SPONSOR: Sage Interior Design (31:15)SPONSOR: Kim Vargo (32:34)Portsmouth's ambitious residential building plans (34:12)Portsmouth Restaurant Week! (37:50)Portsmouth's new co-living space (42:35)Expectations for Portsmouth summer tourism (49:18)Advice to younger selves (56:30)To donate to a good cause to support Andrew's London Marathon performance later this month, click this link. To support Nate and Hope, please visit PortsmouthChamber.org.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:To streamline your annoying workflows, please visit ⁠⁠www.kimvargo.com/contact⁠⁠ and tell Kim that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your free call and custom discount.Sage is a new interior design studio in Portsmouth. When checking out at ⁠⁠Sage⁠⁠ in downtown Portsmouth, tell them "Seacoast Stories" sent you for 10% off your entire order!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Offer ends 4/20/25.To support "Seacoast Stories," can you FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

Why Are So Many Portsmouth Businesses Closing? Plus, the State of Real Estate, Restaurant Week, & Summer Tourism Expectations (50th Episode!)

Max Pruna had never tasted specialty coffee.But one day at Northeastern University in the mid 2010s, craft coffee pioneer George Howell poured Max the cup of coffee that would change his life.Inspired by this one sip, Max then dedicated his life to learning everything about craft coffee, eventually leading him to open La Mulita Coffee in Rye, N.H., now one of the most beloved shops on the Seacoast.From La Mulita, Colombian native Max Pruna joins ⁠⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss growing up in Colombia when drug lord Pablo Escobar was terrorizing the streets, the immigration process that brought him and his wife to the U.S. in the early 2000s, when he first discovered specialty coffee, why he opened La Mulita in 2019, the Portsmouth politics that nearly prevented him from opening the shop at all, the creative ways La Mulita survived the pandemic, how to make better coffee at home, lessons he's learned from a lifetime of entrepreneurship, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Growing up in dangerous Colombia (00:00)Max's emigration to New Hampshire (07:10)Max's career prior to La Mulita (15:41)Learning about specialty coffee from George Howell (19:43)SPONSOR: Sage (33:36)SPONSOR: Kim Vargo (34:50)The fight to open La Mulita in 2019 (36:06)Surviving the pandemic (44:50)What makes La Mulita special (50:40)Problems in the coffee industry (56:18)How to brew better coffee at home (01:00:44)Advice to younger self (01:05:56)To support Max, you can visit him at La Mulita Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. To purchase perfectly roasted coffee beans, check out LaMulitaCoffee.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Sage is a new interior design studio in Portsmouth. When checking out at Sage in downtown Portsmouth, tell them "Seacoast Stories" sent you for 10% off your entire order!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Offer ends 4/20/25.To streamline your annoying workflows, please visit ⁠www.kimvargo.com/contact⁠ and tell Kim that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your free call and custom discount.To support "Seacoast Stories," will you FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

La Mulita: How Immigration, Drug Lords, and a Coffee Icon Shaped the Seacoast’s Authentic Colombian Coffee Shop. Plus, Advice for Entrepreneurs!

Gabbie Kelly ran away from her home in Auburn, N.H.In her 17-year-old mind, it was the only way she could begin to create the fiercely independent life and career she sought for herself.She wanted a fancy title in accounting, and then a husband, house, and a baby ... all before the age of 30. And she got all of that and then some.Today, at 35 years old, Gabbie Kelly is "The Profit Mama." No longer working 50 hours per week in accounting and auditing at important firms in Boston, Manchester, or Portland, she now assists working mothers with their finances, providing the kind of empathetic help she failed to receive while working in the corporate world.From her Kensington, N.H. home, Gabbie (a Seacoast Catapult 10 to Watch winner in 2024) joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to open up about why she ran away from home at 17 years old, why she wanted to check all of life's major boxes before age 30, the wakeup call she received after having her first child, leaving corporate to start her own business, why women struggle in their relationships with money, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Running away from home at 17 (00:00)Gabbie's ambitious life and career plans (12:57)SPONSOR: Kim Vargo (19:22)The mistreatment of mothers in the workplace (21:10)Redefining success (25:06)Starting The Profit Mama to help mompreneurs (27:50)How Gabbie helps women fix their relationship with money (36:50)The untraditional method that could change your financial fortune (49:00)Why Gabbie leads the MOB (56:45)Advice to younger self (01:00:16)To learn more about Gabbie's services, please visit TheProfitMama.com or follow her on Instagram @theprofitmama.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:⁠⁠⁠To streamline your annoying workflows, please visit www.kimvargo.com/contact and tell Kim that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your free call and custom discount.To support "Seacoast Stories," will you FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠pages?

Women’s Complicated Relationship with Money, the New Definition of Success, and Why the “Woo-Woo” Can Make You Richer! w/ The Profit Mama

Alyssa Pine felt like a fraud.While running the first Live Freely Fest at Smuttynose Brewing last fall, Alyssa was quietly closing her own shop, a storefront in Hampton where she sold her Live Freely merchandise.But after seeing the success of the market, one of the most boomin' business days in Smuttynose history, Alyssa had accidentally stumbled upon her next project: The Live Freely Market.The Market, which has quickly garnered the attention of the Seacoast masses, is an indoor retail collaborative in Hampton. Every weekend, 30+ businesses of all genres sell their goodies to enthusiastic customers who eagerly arrive wondering which Seacoast businesses are on display.For Alyssa, the 31-year-old entrepreneurial daughter of Hampton restaurateur Shane Pine (The Community Oven, Shane's Texas Pit, Backyard Burgers & Wings, etc.), this Market represents everything she stands for: The murals on the walls? She painted them. She actually has 75+ murals splattered across the walls of New England, including at Blue Harbor Coffee in Hampton.The collection of small businesses? It's a celebration of her lifelong mission to support local at all costs.And of course, her own mini-store for selling Live Freely hats, shirts, and mugs that inspire customers to be their most authentic selves.From inside the walls of this 9,000 square foot facility, Alyssa joins host Troy Farkas to discuss growing up in the restaurant business alongside her father, the inspiration behind the Live Freely brand, advice for Seacoast business owners, why the Market has attracted so much attention so quickly, the failure that led to the most successful and fulfilling venture of her life, and more.CHAPTERS:Building several Hampton restaurants alongside her father (00:00)Biggest business lessons she's learned (11:34)Opening the Live Freely store (18:15)SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (23:17)SPONSOR: 3 BRIDGES YOGA (24:40)Why she knew the Live Freely Market would work (25:45)The incredible support she's received from the community (36:30)What makes the Market special (44:06)Dealing with anxiety (49:15)Why she credits the universe for the Market's success (55:30)Advice to younger self (59:58)To learn more about the Live Freely Market, visit their website LiveFreelyNH.com or follow them on Instagram @LiveFreelyMarket. If you'd like to become a vendor at the market, you can email alyssa@pinegroupnh.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Send us a DM @seacoaststories on Instagram.For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠pages.

The Seacoast's Dream Dealer: Why Starting the Live Freely Market Was the "Scariest Decision of My Life"

Ashley Ryall wanted to get the f*ck out.A native of the small town of Weare, N.H., she dreamt of escaping small-town life as soon as possible. When college in Connecticut offered that opportunity, she took it and ran with it. And after studying abroad in Australia, an experience that completely opened up her worldview, Ashley vowed to live a life of adventure from that point forward.Except it didn't pan out that way.From the Portsmouth Public Library, Ashley Ryall joins host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss the trap she fell into in her 20s, how her marriage fell apart, what escaping New England taught her about belonging, how the Seacoast gave her everything she was searching for, and why she's now writing a memoir about her lifelong journey toward self-discovery.CHAPTERS:Ashley Ryall's life-changing trip (00:00)How Ashley's life became boring (06:25)Debating having children (14:46)Getting a divorce (17:04)SPONSOR: 3 Bridges Yoga (23:26)SPONSOR: JOBTALK LLC (24:49)Ashley's cross-country adventures (26:20)How the Seacoast became home (34:17)Advice to younger self (46:35)For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠pages. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!

“I Was Living a Lie!” How Ashley Ryall Found Freedom After Escaping N.H. (and a Broken Marriage)

Alexis Morton wanted to get together with other women on the Seacoast.However, as a stay-at-home mom during the pandemic, she couldn't find any groups of women who wanted to partake in fun Seacoast activities.So she started that group herself: Well Lived Women, a Seacoast-based women's group that's attracted nearly 1500 attendees since 2022. In this group, women of all demographics gather at various Seacoast businesses to support local, have fun, and most importantly, realize how powerful a room can get when it's filled with well-intentioned women.From her estate in Stratham, Lex -- who has 33,000 Instagram followers -- joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss the Well Lived Women origin story, the magic that happens when women gather, the playful way she met her husband, the painstaking process of undergoing IVF, dealing with negative comments online, living in New York City, and more.CHAPTERS:How Lex met her husband (00:00)Lex's hellish IVF journey (06:30)Successfully having two kids (21:17)Sponsor: 3 Bridges Yoga (24:16)Sponsor: JOBTALK LLC (25:44)Amassing 33K IG followers (27:28)The origins of Well Lived Women (35:50)Well Lived Women's mission (42:32)Advice to younger self (55:21) To learn more about upcoming Well Lived Women events, visit WellLivedWomen.org or give them a follow @welllivedwomen on Instagram. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025! There's still a few tickets left to our "Seacoast Stories" dinner Thursday at Ore Nell's Barbecue! Learn more information and snag your ticket here.For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show for free here on our ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠pages.

“Women Are Built for Community” Why Alexis Morton Believes in the POWER of Bringing Women Together. Plus, an Unbelievable IVF Story

Kira Lew wanted out of radio.After working in an environment that didn't bring out the best in her, she considered leaving the industry she had fallen in love with a few years prior.But she decided to stick it out. And then everything started falling into place. A few years later, Kira made history by becoming the first female morning show lead in the 54-year history of WOKQ, the Seacoast's No. 1 country music station. Alongside Logan Sherwood, she co-hosts "Kira and Logan in the Morning," and it's one of the most popular radio shows in the region.From her estate in Hampton, Kira joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her untraditional path, navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman, toxic work conditions, podcasting vs. radio, Taylor Swift's historic performance at Gaslight (and why she thinks Taylor doesn't like Travis Kelce), and of course, her favorite Seacoast spots for pizza, Mexican food, cocktails, and more.CHAPTERS: Kira Lew's radio path (00:00) The harsh realities of show business (11:30) Why "Kira and Logan in the Morning" works so well (17:46) Taylor Swift's performance at Gaslight (25:57) Sponsor: JOBTALK LLC (30:04) Sponsor: 3 Bridges Yoga (31:58) Favorite Seacoast Italian joints, cocktails, etc. (33:23) WTF is beach pizza? (42:23) Why does N.H. hate Mass.? (51:00) Advice to younger self (56:15) To support Kira, listen live to "Kira & Logan in the Morning" every weekday from 5:30 - 10am on 97.5 WOKQ. You can also follow her on Instagram @kiralewwho.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH PROGRAMMING! JOBTALK LLC: Get 50% off JOBTALK Academy courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025! 3 Bridges Yoga: New members get one FREE class with code "STORIES" at digital checkout all March! If you're an existing customer, email info@3bridgesyoga.com to arrange a custom discount with Stephanie.For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show here on our ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠pages.

WOKQ's Kira Lew on Beach Pizza & Why N.H. Hates Mass.! And Does Travis Kelce Give Taylor Swift the Ick?

Will Myska always wanted to be an executive chef.But with three kids at home, he doubted whether he'd have the ability to go all in on the restaurant of his dreams. So instead, he stayed the course, choosing to work and learn under some of the top chefs on the Seacoast perhaps longer than he needed to. Until one day, chef David Vargas (Vida Cantina) sat Will down and asked him, "What's next for you?"And that was the day everything changed for Will.From Ore Nell's Barbecue in Kittery, M.E., ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠ sits down with Will to discuss his love for cooking, what it was like working alongside top Seacoast chefs Evan Hennessey (Stages), Jethro Loichle (Ristorante Massimo) and Vargas, the tough conversation that led Will to open Ore Nell's BBQ in 2018, the keys to making authentic Texas brisket, meeting boxing legend Mike Tyson at The Wilder, and more.CHAPTERS: Will Myska's Texas cooking background (00:00) Working at Ristorante Massimo, Vida Cantina & Stages (07:18) Opening Ore Nell's BBQ in 2018 (18:44) Tell a friend about the show! (27:25) The day-to-day of Ore Nell's (28:27) How to make authentic Texas brisket & chili (33:23) Ore Nell's catering services (42:32) The toll of Ore Nell's on Will's personal life (46:55) Meeting Mike Tyson (49:53) Advice to younger self (55:30)Born outside of Houston, Ore Nell's Barbecue chef owner Will Myska spent the first 19 years of his life in Texas. After attending culinary school in Dover, N.H., he worked at Seacoast staples like Stages, Ristorante Massimo, and La Vida Cantina. In 2018, he partnered with Jay McSharry to open the first Ore Nell's Barbecue location in Kittery, M.E. The father of three children, Will is also a massive sports fan.To learn more about Ore Nell's menu, community nights, catering services, or second location in Biddeford, M.E., visit OreNellsBBQ.com or follow them on Instagram @OreNellsBBQ.For more "Seacoast Stories" episodes straight to your phone every Monday, FOLLOW the show here on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts pages.

Why Ore Nell's Wants to Make You Happy (and How Kittery's Top BBQ Joint Almost Didn't Exist)

Ankati Day gave up the blueprint.After years spent searching for her purpose in the deep woods of The White Mountains, the open fields of Missoula, Mont., and the jungles of Costa Rica, the now-yoga teacher eventually returned home to Maine with the realization that the linear path society bred her to take was simply not for her.From Shiloh Farm in Eliot, Maine, host Troy Farkas⁠ sits down with Ankati to candidly discuss her many lives, and how the road led her to become a spiritual force in the area. Plus, Troy tells Ankati about his bizarre experience at her ecstatic dance, and why modalities like ecstatic dance may just be the cure to some of society's problems.CHAPTERS: Who is Ankati Day? (00:00) Eating disorder battles (02:00) Working for the AMC (08:34) Moving to Montana (13:36) A life-changing yoga experience in Costa Rica (17:23) "Seacoast Stories" merch! (32:28) Teaching yoga on the Seacoast (33:55) What is ecstatic dance? (41:00) Troy's ecstatic dance experience (45:12) Why we're so lonely (57:22) How to know yourself better (01:02:50) Advice to younger self (01:10:07)Born and raised in Maine, Ankati Day is a beloved Seacoast yoga teacher (Barre & Soul, 3 Bridges Yoga, Shiloh Farm) who also leads yoga retreats, sound healings, cacao ceremonies, and ecstatic dance. To learn more about Ankati's many healing offerings, please visit AnkatiDay.com.To acquire some "Seacoast Stories" merchandise, shoot us a DM on Instagram @SeacoastStories.

F*ck the Blueprint! Ankati Day’s Journey From Costa Rican Jungles to Hosting Portsmouth's Best (and Most Bizarre) Saturday Night Out

In this special Valentine's Day bonus video episode, host Troy Farkas welcomes Dover's own Kelly Anderson of the "Significant Lovers" podcast to talk all things love, dating, breakups, relationships, and of course, Seacoast coffee shops.From the cozy confines of the Portsmouth Public Library, the two discuss: Seacoast networking (00:00) Why we LOVE love (02:40) Why breakups suck (07:24) Dating red flags (12:10)  Keys to successful relationships (17:00) Favorite famous couples (22:30) Top Seacoast coffee shops (24:34)To hear more stories of famous couples, check out the "Significant Lovers" podcast on Spotify. They're also on Instagram @significantlovers.Kelly Anderson is the co-host of the very popular "Significant Lovers" podcast, a show where Kelly -- alongside her cousin and sister -- conduct extensive deep dives into the relationships of famous couples, including pairs like Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, Olivia Rodrigo and Josh Bassett, and so many more. After spending several years in Boston and then New York City, Kelly now lives in Dover, N.H.Will you help us make "Seacoast Stories" the Seacoast's go-to destination for hearing stories? To do so, please consider FOLLOWING the show on our⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠pages.

Love in 2025, Famous Couples, and Dating Red Flags with a Seacoast Love Expert (Valentine's Day Bonus)

Nissa Bagelman grew up in the book business. In fact, she spent many childhood days at a popular indie bookstore, Reedmor Books, in Center City Philadelphia in the early 90s.It was the family business. Her great grandfather opened Reedmor in 1928, and he passed it down to generations of Bagelmans.But when buying books online became commonplace, the Reedmor business suffered. In the early 2000s, the Bagelmans made the difficult decision to close down their stores.Now, 20+ years later, Reedmor is back ... with a twist.From the brand new Reedmor Books & Brews in downtown Portsmouth,host Troy Farkas sits down with Nissa to discuss how and why she's reopened the family business in Portmouth, the nitty-gritty of the book business, why it's so difficult for indie bookstores to survive (and why this store will buck the trend), and so much more.CHAPTERS:Reedmor's extensive history (00:00)Nissa's work in the publishing industry (02:50)Why indie bookstores fail (16:25)The motivation for re-opening Reedmor (20:02)How Book 'N Bar's end led to Reedmor's rebirth (24:14)The chaotic re-opening of Reedmor (28:50)The Seacoastonline article that blew up Reedmor (32:16)Reedmor's break from traditional bookstores (34:25)How the Seacoast has received Reedmor so far (44:00)Reedmor's big plans for 2025 (47:15)Advice to younger self (53:51)Nissa Bagelman is the owner of Reedmor Books & Brews, a popular new bookstore located in the former Raleigh Wine Bar in downtown Portsmouth. The great granddaughter of the original founder of Reedmor in Philadelphia, Nissa reopened Reedmor late last year following the closure of Book 'N Bar. A veteran of the publishing industry, Nissa dreamt for years about opening her own indie bookstore.To stay up-to-date with the latest from Reedmor, give them a follow on Instagram@reedmor_books or visittheir web site.For future "Seacoast Stories" events, please follow us onour new Eventbrite page.Will you help us make "Seacoast Stories" the Seacoast's go-to destination for hearing stories? To do so, please consider FOLLOWING the show on our⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠pages.RELEVANT LINKS:TheSeacoastonline article on ReedmorExtensive Reedmor backstoryThe Press Room live podcast