Good Neighbor Podcast: Rochester

Ever wonder what it takes to turn a layoff into a launchpad for culinary creativity? That's precisely what Lisa Bidinger, the mastermind behind the Flavor Lab, did when she and her husband Mark took a leap of faith into the catering world. Our delightful conversation with Lisa peels back the curtain on the Flavor Lab's journey from the purchase of an existing catering business to i

Have you ever found yourself rummaging through your jewelry box, looking for that perfect pair of earrings to complete your look and lift your spirits? Our guest Nicole Roach, the creative force behind Faux Cute, knows exactly how transformative a simple accessory can be. On the latest episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, I, Lisa Swiftney, sit down with Nicole to explore her capti

Have you ever faced a life-changing moment head-on with courage and turned it into an opportunity? Darlene of Front Door Housekeeping did just that when she transformed the day she lost her job into the first day of her own thriving business. Join us as Darlene takes us through the deeply personal journey of building a cleaning service that goes beyond scrubbing floors, sharing sto

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of relentless dieting, only to end up right back where you started each Monday morning? Meet Sarah Krieger, the guiding light behind Consistency Over Perfection, who's transforming lives with her approach to wellness—not through quick fixes, but through the power of steady, sustainable habits. She joins us to share her riveting journe

Imagine stepping out of the corporate grind and into a world where your passion for wine enriches lives, including your own. This is the journey Donna DiPonio of Wines for Humanity shares with us, as she pours out her story from corporate America to a heartfelt wine advisor. Together, we uncork the misconceptions swirling around the wine industry, from the stigma of screw caps to t

When a regular customer becomes the proud owner of a place that served his favorite meal, you know there's a story worth savoring. That's exactly what happened to Raham, our guest on the Good Neighbor Podcast, who turned his love affair with Savvy Sliders into a thriving business venture. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Raham spills the secret sauce behind his transition from pat

Unlock the potential of Michigan's small businesses with a special 40th-anniversary celebration of the Great Lakes Women's Business Council and their Ceed Lending initiative. Belinda and Xana join us, and together, we shatter the myths surrounding access to capital and technical assistance for local enterprises. Listen closely as we reveal how Ceed Lending is not just for women, an

Have you ever faced a mountain that seemed insurmountable, only to conquer it and find the view from the top was well worth the climb? Whitney Myers, our vibrant guest from EXP Realty, shares her exhilarating journey, swapping paint swatches for property contracts, proving that with grit and determination, any peak can be scaled. In this heart-to-heart, she lays bare the rollercoas

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a home inspection? Michelle Walker from En-Vision Property Inspections joins us to peel back the curtain on the industry, sharing not just the nuts and bolts of what they do in Michigan but also the heart and passion behind their work. Michelle and her husband Brian don't just walk through homes—they leave a safety net of $100,

When a life path takes an unexpected turn, it can lead to revelations that reshape our very destinies. Dr. Lindsey Hamilton of Main Street Chiropractic is the embodiment of such a journey, and on our latest episode of the Good Neighbor podcast, he not only shares his transformative story from aspiring mortician to a passionate chiropractor but also demystifies the world of chiropra