Sauk Valley Spotlight

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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>

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