The Community Cast
Welcome and thank you for tuning into the Community Cast, a podcast by Chalmers Insurance Group. Since 1857, Chalmers has helped Maine and New Hampshire businesses and families protect what is most important to them. Each episode will feature a team member from Chalmers interviewing entrepreneurs, neighbors and local leaders about their stories, lessons learned, and how they are paying it forward in their communities. Whether you run your own business, or steward a local passion project, this is the podcast for you.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Reframing the Conversation on Food Insecurities with Kristen Miale
In this episode, Katie Piper interviews Kristen Miale, President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine. They discuss the biggest misconception around hunger and why we should shift our mindset from jus…
Labor of Love with Ben Wilcox
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Ben Wilcox, President and General Manager of Cranmore Mountain Resort. They discuss what it means to love what you do and where you live; how to balance history…
More Than Coffee and Donuts with Kim Wolak
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Kim Wolak, Chief Operating Officer of The Wolak Group, an independent franchise network that owns and operates over 95 Dunkin’ restaurants in Maine,…
Everyday Choices Can Change the World with Michael Simchik
In this episode, Carissa Chipman joins Michael Simchik, CEO and Co-Founder of PS IT MATTERS. They discuss why PS IT MATTERS was started, how they give back to their communities through reusable shop…
Providing Support, Resilience and Healing with Anne Heros
In this episode, Carissa Chipman has a conversation with Anne Heros, Executive Director of The Center for Grieving Children and Families. They discuss The Center’s no-cost services, the work they do …
Great Products, Even Better People with Jeff Messer
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Jeff Messer, fourth generation owner and president of Messer Truck Equipment. They discuss building relationships over just taking orders, the impor…
More Than a Tile Store with Joe Capozza III
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter talks to Joe Capozza III, third generation and Vice President of Capozza Flooring. They discuss the importance of creating opportunities for co-workers, the va…
Starting Over with Margo Walsh
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter talks to Margo Walsh, founder and owner of MaineWorks—a company that helps employ people in recovery and reentry. They discuss the origin of MaineWorks’ missio…
Protecting Our Natural Environment with Lori Jean Kinsey
In this episode, Steve Cote has a conversation with Lori Jean Kinsey, Executive Director of Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, New Hampshire. They discuss exploring the natural environment w…
Turning Creativity into Opportunity with Taja Dockendorf
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Taja Dockendorf, Owner + Creative Conduit at Pulp + Wire in Portland, ME. They discuss why direct communication is especially important as women in …
A Passion for Service with Joshua and Aaron Snell
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Joshua and Aaron Snell, owners of ServiceMaster of Carroll and Coos County. They discuss the journey of a family-owned business, the importance of personal inte…
Thoughts Become Things with Sam Patel
In this episode, Ethan Johnson interviews Sam Patel, owner of Friendly Discount Beverage and Hilltop Superette in Portland, Maine. They discuss revolutionizing the local corner store and the values o…
The Power of a Story with Tom Eastman
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Tom Eastman, Conway Daily Sun Reporter and ski historian. They discuss what makes an exceptional storyteller, how North Conway is the historical birthplace of …
Empowering the Home Cook with Anne Weiss
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Anne Weiss, co-owner of SKORDO. They discuss entrepreneurship, creating a cooking community and empowering home cooks, of all experience levels, to create …
Donut Give Up with Jeff Buckwalter
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Jeff Buckwalter, CEO and Co-Owner of The Holy Donut in Portland, Maine. They discuss the challenges of managing demand, creating a culture that cultivates …
Giving Back Smiles with Dr. Kelsey Hill
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Dr. Kelsey Hill of Morgan-Hill Dental Care in Gorham, Maine. They discuss her path to becoming a dentist, how technology has improved the patient experienc…
Raising the Bar for Adult Care with Karen Albert
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Karen Albert, Director of Community Relations at MWV Adult Day Center. They discuss fulfilling the region’s critical adult service needs, how they collaborate w…
Serving Community Responsibly with John Eastman
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews John Eastman, Director of Conway (NH) Parks & Recreation Department. They discuss the importance of leading with a servant’s mindset, ongoing staff training an…
A Community That Moves Together with Meghan Courchesne
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Meghan Courchesne, Marketing Manager and Master Spin Instructor at Rêve Cycling in Portland, Maine. They discuss taking advantage of opportunity, the hustl…
How To Build a Stand-Out Brand With Mallika Malhotra
In this episode, Nina Cutter interviews Mallika Malhotra, owner of MikiFoto + Co. They discuss how she helps female entrepreneurs tell their stories, the questions business owners should ask themse…