Dive into "Conversations with Rich Bennett," where extraordinary tales unfold. Join Rich as he engages with diverse guests, from trailblazers to survivors, sharing stories that inspire and challenge. Each episode is a journey into the heart of human experience, offering insights, laughter, and moments of profound connection. Whether it's exploring the depths of personal triumph or the intricacies of societal issues, this podcast promises to enlighten and entertain.
Rich Bennett is a Marine Corps Veteran, Professional Disc Jockey, Entrepreneur, Professional Podcaster, and proud Father.
A graduate of the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland in 1989, Rich was in the radio field off and on from 1989 to 2012. He's been a professional DJ since 1986 and decided to start a podcast in 2015. In 2021 he won Best Podcast of the Year and Best Podcast Host of the Year from Maryland Podcast Month.
Alicia is Executive Director and Co-founder of Found in Faith Ministries, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving Harford County, MD. Once a social service recipient, Alicia now Vice Chairs the Department of Social Services Advisory Board and is an expert in Family and Human Services. With nearly 10 years of professional experience as a Towson University Alumni and twenty years of lived experience as a single mother, Alicia is intimately familiar with the needs and the struggles of the population she now serves.
Graduate from John Carroll School in Bel Air, MD. and Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. where she played Division I Lacrosse on Scholarship. Earned Masters and Doctorate degrees in Acupuncture from Maryland University of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, MD.). Has had private acupuncture practice, Zen Path Wellness in Fallston, MD. for over ten years and also serves as the Main Clinician and Supervisor of Doctorate Externships at Kaufman Cancer Center at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
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Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.
Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).
She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland.
Derek Pentz, AKA the Drag Rockstar Zenobia Darling, is a famed performing artist and painter known for blurring the lines between visual and performing art.
Jenn is a Photographer at Sincerely Sawyer Photography & Account Executive at PROFILES. Capturing memories for families, creating content and marketing strategies for brands. Mom of three balancing home and work life with a passion for bringing big concepts to life.
Tar Heel Construction Group LLC
Joe Ayler was born in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Maryland in 1985 residing in Reisterstown before settling in Harford County in 1992. He is a 1997 graduate of C. Milton Wright High School and a 2002 graduate of Salisbury University (B.S. Biology). Out of college Joe briefly worked for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health participating in stem cell lab research. He finally found himself working in the home improvement industry where he mastered his trade. Read more at Co-Hosts | Conversations with Rich Bennett
Julia Chang is a mindset coach, 4th degree Taekwondo black belt and Mrs. Maryland America 2021.
She hosts online and in-person workshops on various topics, such as limiting beliefs, finding your why and goal setting.
She uses her unique combination of mindset coaching, Taekwondo and pageant experiences to connect with podcast guests and clients.
The values and philosophies behind Our Village Wellness Center have been a mission of mine my whole life. For as long as I can remember, my core values always included being kind, treating people the way I want to be treated, loving unconditionally.
Beginning at a young age, I have always had a strong passion for teaching, coaching field hockey and basketball, fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis, leading children’s ministries, and finding ways for people to feel good about themselves.
One of my first experiences learning discipline and drive was playing field hockey. As an All-American athlete, I was the nation’s third-highest scorer during college. I then went on to coach field hockey for fifteen years, nine of which were at the high school level. I developed a true passion for coaching, motivating, and listening to my players. I also did the same for parents and fellow coaches.
Wendy Beck is the Founder and Executive Director of Rage Against Addiction, located in Harford County, Maryland. The organization was founded based on the understanding that no family is immune to addiction and that it can affect the whole family as well. Recovery may start with an addicted loved one, but the healing of the entire family is equally as important. The Rage programs include recovery housing for women, funding initiatives, counselor-led kids discussions, and care packages for new mothers in recovery. “I wanted us to follow the entire family on the road to recovery,” says Wendy.
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