Sauk Valley Spotlight

Jake Perino With Whiteside County Cattlemens’ Association: Four Generations of Farming, Local Beef, and Networking in Order To Advocate for Local Business | SVSP 03 May 21, 2024

Jake Perino is a fourth generation farmer. We talk about his involvement with the Whiteside County Cattlemens' Association, advocating across the state and country for local business, and his constant pursuit of improvement. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Jennifer Lang With Discover Dixon: Connecting in New Community Through Events, Helping Local Businesses, and Fun in Our Area | SVSP 036 May 07, 2024

Jennifer Lang fell in love with Dixon when she moved here 15 years ago. She now helps oversee events for Discover Dixon, enabling more and more people to experience the community she loves. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Mary Thormahlen With NAMI Sauk Area: Suicide Prevention, Finding Passion in Helping Others, and Giving Back as a Way To Get On With Life | SVSP 035 Apr 23, 2024

Mary Thormahlen's personal journey with mental health and depression has given her a unique empathy for others in the same battle. She now volunteers with NAMI Sauk Area to raise awareness and provide support groups to those who need a voice. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Aurelio Garllardo: Amazing Cakes, Mentors in Business, and Finding Your Life Passion Even When It Isn’t Your First Choice | SVSP 034 Apr 18, 2024

Aurelio Gallardo moved here when he was 18. He now runs one of the most-talked about bakeries in our area. We talk about his journey from dishwasher, to cook, to cake decorator, as well as his insights as a entrepreneurial business owner. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Castor Medical With Palani Sakthi: The Gap in Medical Care, Why Every Family Deserves Individualized Care, and How to Solve Problems as a Business Owner | SVSP 033 Oct 30, 2023

Palani Sakthi (who goes by Sakthi) runs and owns the Castor family of medical businesses here in Sterling. We talk about his multiple decades in the medical industry before bringing in-home care to the Sauk Valley, as well as how business owners can pivot to find new niches for their skills. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Ruben Moreno: Twenty Years in Corrections, the Journey of Sobriety, and Finding a Purpose in Fatherhood | SVSP 032 Oct 23, 2023

Ruben Moreno has been a Sauk Valley local for his whole life, and can trace his roots back to his grandfather, who helped start the steel mill. [CONTENT WARNING] We have a very honest and vulnerable conversation about addiction and recovery. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Jeanette Trotter, Living Well Counseling, Dixon: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Worry, and Healing Our Minds Through Practical Tools | SVSP 031 Oct 16, 2023

Jeanette Trotter has been helping people for over two decades, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor, as well as a national certified counselor. She holds a bachelor's degree from Olivet Nazarene University, majoring in psychology and Christian education. And she graduated with honors from Bradley University with a master's degree in community counseling. We chat about the very common experiences of anxiety, stress, and worry and how to practically handle them. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Renewed by Grace Christian Women’s Conference With Ann Cooper & Diana Johnston: A Brand New Local Conference by Women, for Women, and the Lessons of Saying Yes and Starting Out | SVSP 030 Sep 22, 2023

Ann Cooper and Diana Johnston are both locals to the Sauk Valley who take their faith as seriously as they love this community. They are part of the team that has helped organize the new community-wide women's conference that has been conceived of, planned by, and run by everyday women for women in the community. We talk about the story of how the idea came to be and their hopes for the future. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Danny Langloss, Dixon City Manager: Leadership Lessons From Law Enforcement, Career-Defining Moments, and Why Leaders Need to Learn When to Follow | SVSP 029 Sep 11, 2023

Danny Langloss has served in law enforcement for almost 30 years, and has most recently been serving the city of Dixon as the city manager. We got to talk about his experience as police chief during the Rita Crumwell investigation, his passion for leadership development, and why effective leadership is the solution to just about any problem. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Larry Ybarra: A Sports Complex in Sterling, the Love of Baseball, and Leadership Lessons From Business and Sports | SVSP 028 Sep 04, 2023

Larry Ybarra loves baseball and he loves the Sauk Valley. He loves other things too, but his current passion project is to bring a $25million sports complex to the Sauk Valley to stimulate business and travel for our area. We got to chat about that as well as leadership lessons he's learned over the years from owning his own business and coaching sports. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Rep. Brad Fritts: From Farmboy to Congressman, Why Rural Areas Need Representation, and Working Together for a Better Illinois | SVSP 027 Aug 14, 2023

Brad Fritts is the youngest Illinois State Representative ever elected to office. We got to chat in his Dixon office about his local roots, why he wanted to run for office at such a young age, and what he's been learning about the 108,500 citizens who he represents. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

River Works With Chance Munroe: Why Connection Fosters a Better Work Environment, Little Known Gems in Dixon, and Why Everyone Needs Community | SVSP 026 Aug 07, 2023

Chance Munroe is the community manager at River Works, a coworking space in Dixon. We got to use their podcast studio room to chat about why we still need connected in our work environments, even in the age of work-from-home, and why River Works is building their own connections with their neighbors. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Diana Merdian, Mayor of Sterling: Helping Every Person Feel Their Value, Role Models for Young Girls, and Why Empathy Nurtures Team Dynamics | SVSP 025 Jul 31, 2023

Diana Merdian is the newly elected mayor of Sterling. We got to chat about what it means for her to be the first elected female mayor, and the first Latina mayor. We also talk about self discovery, advocacy, and why communication styles build empathy and nurture healthy teams. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Lundstrom Florist With Ashley Zell: Why Flowers Are Timeless Gifts, Making Flowers Available for Everyone, and Taking Over a Legacy Business as a New Owner | SVSP 024 Jul 24, 2023

Ashley Zell is the owner and designer at Lundstrom Florist in Sterling. We got to chat about her love of flowers from a young age, what it's like taking over a legacy business that has such an established reputation, and why flowers are a timeless gesture for anyone. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com

Penguin Project With Dawn Arndt: Theatre for Disadvantaged Youth, Why the Creative Arts Humanize Us, and How Everyone Deserves to Be Loved | SVSP 023 Jul 17, 2023

Dawn Arndt is the Program Director for the Penguin Project here in the Sauk Valley, which mounts theatrical productions with youth who struggle with learning disadvantages, neurodivergence, and physical difficulties. Dawn has an infectious passion for this program, and was a delight to talk with to learn about how theatre is a beautiful way to humanize those who are normally overlooked and who deserve creative expression like anyone else. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com

Sterling Township With Angie Schneider: Financial Assistance for the Community and Partnering Together for Youth | SVSP 022 Jul 10, 2023

Angie Schneider is the Superviser of the Sterling Township, which helps with multiple programs and resources for the Sterling community, including financial aid, youth programs, and infrastructure maintenance outside the city limits. Angie sat with me to talk about the difficulties of consolidating silos, developing a new office space for the Township that also hopes to resource the community, and why she has a passion for focusing on the younger generation. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com

Discover Dixon with Amanda Wike: Non-Profits Who Engage the Community, Working Together vs Silos, and the Power of Feedback | SVSP 021 Jul 03, 2023

Amanda Wike is the new Executive Director of Discover Dixon, which is the umbrella that oversees Dixon's chamber of commerce, main street, tourism, and more. Amanda sat down with me to share about her journey into non-profit work before pivoting to city management and regional development. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com Transcript:

Allen Przysucha: Time As the Most Valuable Resource To Share, Civic Engagement, and Local Pride | SVSP 020 Jun 26, 2023

Allen Przysucha is an invested and involved resident of the Sauk Valley. He serves in leadership with the Twin Cities Sunrise Rotary, multiple committees, and works alongside any civic engagement group that shares his passion for education. We talk about his journey and aspirations, including how he handles loss and maintains drive and passion. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com Transcript:

Sheriff John Booker: Law Enforcement Built on Trust, Mentoring Youth, and Promoting Community Involvement | SVSP 019 Jun 19, 2023

John Booker has been in law enforcement for 30 years, and has been elected as the Whiteside County Sheriff for back-to-back terms. We talk about his experience behind the badge, why every resident should get involved in their community, and the value of mentoring youth. Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com Transcript:

Nami Sauk Valley with Maggie Wike: Mental Illness Touches Many Families, Removing Stigma to Support Healing, and Finding Hope Again | SVSP 018 Jun 12, 2023

Maggie Wike serves with NAMI Sauk Valley, which educates and supports our community to serve those suffering from mental illness. We talked about her passion for mentorship, the need to remove the stigma around mental illness, and how everyone can get involved in self-care and supporting others. Contact NAMI: namisaukvalley@gmail.com Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com Transcript:

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce with Kris Noble: From Education to the Chamber, High-Risk Youth, and Why Everyone Needs a Champion | SVSP 017 Jun 05, 2023

Kris Noble serves as the Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. We talked about her beginnings in education, working with at-risk youth, and why she is so passionate about making systemic change in an area to help families and children flourish. SVACC: <a href="https://www.saukvalleyareachamber.com/">https://www.saukvalleyareachamber.com/</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Sam Ramirez: River Country 101.7 – Three Decades in Radio, the Value of Mentors, Why Local Radio Strengthens Communities | SVSP 016 May 29, 2023

Sam Ramirez is "the voice of the Sauk Valley," since he has spent almost 30 years as a radio host with River Country 101.7. We sat down to chat about his love of sports, why personal stories connect people beyond their differences, and how focusing on what brings us together can help strengthen local communities. Connect with Sam: https://www.rivercountry1017.com/ Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at https://saukvalleyspotlight.com Transcript:

Peabudy’s with Aaron Gonzalez: Building Relationships With Customers, Expansion as a Small Business, and Music and Entertainment as a Community Builder | SVSP 015 May 24, 2023

Aaron Gonzalez runs Peabudy's in Sterling as their Operations Manager. We talk about his journey as a local who got his start teaching and then transitioned to overseeing Peabudy's, why Peabudy's cares so much about making personal connections with their customers, and how his love for live music has paired so well with the annual Christmas concert that Peabudy's has brought to the Sauk Valley for the last 7 years. Connect with Peabudy's: <a href="https://www.peabudysinc.com/">https://www.peabudysinc.com/</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Diversity Alliance of the Sauk Valley with Rashaad Lane – Why Representation Is Important Fuel for the Dreams of the Next Generation and Creating Cultural Moments | SVSP 014 May 17, 2023

Rashaad Lane serves with the Diversity Alliance of the Sauk Valley, helping with communications, marketing, and content creation. We chat about the changing cultural landscape here in the Sauk Valley, the benefit of different backgrounds and voices in positions of leadership, and the reasons why every child deserves a role model that looks like them. Diversity Alliance Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiversitySV">https://www.facebook.com/DiversitySV</a> Juneteenth Gala: <a href="http://bhmgaladvsc.ticketleap.com/juneteenth-jubilee/">bhmgaladvsc.ticketleap.com/juneteenth-jubilee/ </a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Sterling YMCA with Trish Klaver and Jamie Alexander – Creating a Opportunities for Health and Connection for All Age Groups, and Responding to Community Needs | SVSP 013 May 10, 2023

Trish Klaver and Jamie Alexander both serve at the Sterling/Rock Falls YMCA, Trish as the CEO and Jamie as the Senior Youth Development Director. We talk about why organizations like the Y help promote family and youth development in an area, the willingness to try new things even after failure, and how they come up with new ideas for community programs. Contact Trish: tklaver@srfymca.org Contact Jamie: jdarling@srfymca.org Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Kim Ewoldsen: Exec. Dir. Regional Economic Development, SVCC – From Farm Girl to Regional Developer, Entrepreneurs Who Make It, and How Communities Can Work Together To Flourish | SVSP 012 May 03, 2023

Kim Ewoldsen serves at Sauk Valley Community College as the Executive Director of Regional Economic Development and Donor Relations. We talk about her upbringing in a hard-working farming family that led her to her passion for regional development. We also talk in depth about how every member of a community can contribute working together across a region to help the whole area flourish. Contact Kim: <a href="https://www.svcc.edu/employees/directory/ks-ewoldsen/">https://www.svcc.edu/employees/directory/ks-ewoldsen/</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Dr. Lori Cortez: VP of Advancement, SVCC – Combatting Out-Migration Through Economic and Educational Reform and Encouraging Regionalism Through Working Together Across Community Lines | SVSP 011 Apr 26, 2023

Dr. Lori Cortez serves at Sauk Valley Community College as the Vice President of Advancement. We talked about her journey to the Sauk Valley, why she wishes she had grown up here, SVCC's new venture to offer free tuition to high school students through the Impact program, and how working together across the different communities in the Sauk Valley helps keep people here, rather than leaving for other areas. Contact Dr. Cortez: <a href="https://www.svcc.edu/employees/directory/la-cortez/">https://www.svcc.edu/employees/directory/la-cortez/</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Skip Lee: Mayor of Sterling – The Importance of Mentors, Gratitude, and Encouraging Collaboration in Public Service | SVSP 010 Apr 19, 2023

Skip Lee is finishing his term as mayor of Sterling. We chat about his journey from educator to council member to mayor, the importance of finding and cultivating mentors in your life, and how he worked to get more collaboration in the city of Sterling. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skip.lee.7">https://www.facebook.com/skip.lee.7</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

The Rusty Fox with Darrell Wallace – In Search of Rare and Unique Wines and Beers, Creating a Space for Connection, and the Challenges of Entrepreneurs | SVSP 009 Apr 07, 2023

Darrell Wallace owns and runs The Rusty Fox Alehouse and Winebar in Sterling along with his wife. We chat about the challenges of needing more foot traffic in downtown, the reason why he has the largest and most unique collection of wines, beers, and whiskeys in the Sauk Valley, and his hopes for downtown revitalization. The Rusty Fox: <a href="https://rustyfoxalehouse.com/">https://rustyfoxalehouse.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rustyfoxalehouse">https://www.facebook.com/rustyfoxalehouse</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Sterling Main Street With Janna Groharing – The Downtown As Everyone’s Backyard, Listening to the Community, and Taking Pride in Our Main Street | SVSP 008 Apr 04, 2023

Janna Groharing is the Executive Director of Sterling Main Street, which overseas economic revitalization and community events. We talk about what it means to be a registered Main Street city, what types of community involvement helps us move forward towards a brighter future, and the ongoing events that people don't even know about. Sterling Main Street: <a href="https://www.sterlingmainstreet.org/">https://www.sterlingmainstreet.org/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SterlingMainStreet/">https://www.facebook.com/SterlingMainStreet/</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Whiteside CEO with Le Hartman – Investing in the Next Generation of Business Owners, Giving Opportunities to High Schoolers, and Connecting Business and Education | SVSP 007 Mar 31, 2023

Le Hartman has been an educator for as long as she can remember, and she has spent the last ten years pioneering the Whiteside County Career Center's CEO program, which connects high school students with business owners and community leaders to mentor them and introduce them to the opportunities at their disposal with owning and running a business in the Sauk Valley and beyond. We talk about the common traits of business owners that "make it" and why connecting education and business is so important. Whiteside CEO on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waccCEO/">https://www.facebook.com/waccCEO/</a> Whiteside CEO: <a href="https://www.wacc-ceo.com/">wacc-ceo.com</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Jackie Payne with Bushel Basket Candle Co and The Toy Store – Serial Entrepreneurialism, Finding Your Niche, and Helping Families Create Memories That Last | SVSP 006 Mar 22, 2023

Jackie Payne is the owner of both Bushel Basket Candle Co as well as The Toy Store in the Sterling Mall. We talk about her journey from driving trucks to becoming a candle chemist, how her entrepreneurial family taught her life skills, and why good quality toys are great for people of any age. Bushel Basket Candle Co: <a href="https://bbcandle.com/">https://bbcandle.com/</a> The Toy Store: <a href="https://sterlingtoystore.com/">https://sterlingtoystore.com/</a> Contact Jackie: bbcandles@comcast.net Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Visit Rock Falls with Melinda Jones – What Makes Rock Falls a Hidden Gem, the Best Things to do with Your Family this Summer, and the Transition from Medical to Tourism | SVSP 005 Mar 14, 2023

Melinda Jones is a Rock Falls native who spent many years in the medical field before recently transitioning to work with Rock Falls City Hall overseeing community events and tourism. We talk about why Rock Falls is a gem along the Rock River, her favorite events that they've been able to put on, and why music seems to be the things that connects people no matter what type of generational and personality differences there are. There might even be a few "breaking news" items that Melinda shares with us in expectation for upcoming activities. Rock Falls Tourism: visitrockfalls.com Contact Melinda: director@visitrockfalls.com Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

R Tad Everett: Sterling Superintendent – Sterling as a Desirable Place To Live, Thriving After the Pandemic, and Why Most Superintendents Only Last 2 Years | SVSP 004 Mar 07, 2023

R Tad Everett is a husband, father, and superintendent of the Sterling Public Schools. We talk about his journey from college athlete to teacher to assistant principal to now the superintendent in Sterling for the past 15 years. Tad has a deep love of the Sauk Valley area, and we get to talk about why he find it easy to recruit incredible teachers and coaches to this area because of all it has to offer. We also talk about how he navigated the difficult time during pandemic measures, and how he feels about the future of education in our area. Contact Tad: teverett@spsi.org Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Rich Koch – Entrepreneurship, Writing Your Own Story, and Investing in Your Community | SVSP 003 Mar 01, 2023

Rich Koch is a husband, father, entrepeneur, and real estate investor with all kinds of stories of successes and learning moments from his many experiments in business. We got to chat about his journey from IT professional to online wholesaler, running a very successful business from his garage. This led him to be able to find a niche in real estate investment both here in the Sauk Valley as well as in Texas. Rich has a tireless drive to try new things, a knack for finding profitable business ideas, and a journalistic ear when it comes to bringing the latest information about how things are growing and changing here in the Sauk Valley -- news that he shares with his thousands of group members on Facebook. Find all things Rich Koch on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rich.koch">https://www.facebook.com/rich.koch</a> "What's New in Sterling/Rock Falls" Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/574448620993566">https://www.facebook.com/groups/574448620993566</a> Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

7:24 Fitness on the Rock with Nick Pepper: Physical Health, Creating A Culture Of Care And Family, And Why Everyone Needs Coaching In Life | SVSP 002 Jan 26, 2023

Nick Pepper is a husband, personal trainer, and owner of 7:24 Fitness on the Rock. We sat down to talk about his journey from being a local sports athlete at Sterling High School took him to being a pro baseball player and then brought him back to his hometown to open an independent gym for the Sauk Valley. Nick has a deep care for people, which explains why he loves to help them on their physical fitness journey, but he also has a knack for creating a culture of belonging that his staff of trainers, coaches, and even his clients have come to feel as a sense of family. Find all things Nick Pepper online at his website: <a href="https://724fitnessontherock.com/">https://724fitnessontherock.com/</a> or on social media: @724fitnessontherock Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Live Better Chiro with Dr. Joe Schneiderbauer: Chiropractic Care, Marketing a Small Business, and Building Relationships for the Long Term | SVSP 001 Jan 19, 2023

Dr. Joe Schneiderbauer is a husband, father, and owner of Live Better Chiropractic in Sterling, IL. We sat down to talk about how chiropractic care is more than just cracking backs and deep tissue massage, but that a proper understanding of how neural health affects everything else is the foundation for finding healing and thriving in life. We also talked about his experience as a small business owner in the Sauk Valley, and why he's excited for this area to be able to continue to develop. Find all things Dr. Joe online at his website: <a href="https://livebetterchiro.com">https://livebetterchiro.com</a> or on social media: @livebetterchiro Sauk Valley Spotlight is hosted by Drew Williams and can be found on all major podcasting platforms, as well as online at <a href="https://saukvalleyspotlight.com">https://saukvalleyspotlight.com</a>

Sauk Valley Spotlight Podcast Trailer Jan 17, 2023

Welcome to Sauk Valley Spotlight, the show that shines a light on the people and places of the beautiful Sauk Valley. In each episode, we will take you on a journey to discover the hidden gems and untold stories of our region, and introduce you to the fascinating characters who make the Sauk Valley their home. From local businesses and community organizations, to outdoor adventures and cultural events, we will uncover the many reasons why the Sauk Valley is a great place to live, work, and play. So join us and let's explore the Sauk Valley together on Sauk Valley Spotlight!

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