Community Connections: Ray Terry & Friends "Put Tools in Schools!""
NOTE: Tech meltdown ahead!!!! Fast forward to 6:15 for start. We tried multiple platforms and multiple devices and still couldnt get our main guest Ray Terry into the virtual studio at the beginning of the show, so we decided to move forward with our other guests. Behind the scenes during the show I kept working with Ray and finally got him in via Teams. He jumped in about halfway. Rough start but we ended up with some great conversation!
Description: Join host Sam Ettaro as he interviews the founder of "Put Tools in Schools", Ray Terry and his friends who are doing dynamic work inspiring and educating youth in the Charlotte area about careers in the skilled trades.
ABOUT RAY TERRY: Ray was born in Charlotte, NC in 1952. Raised in a blue-collar family with 2 brothers. His mother was a homemaker, and his father was an Electrician, Trained in the Navy as a Seabee. Ray went to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. In 1970 after graduating from Ga-ringer High School, Ray went to work. College was not even a thought. He was not happy unless he was around people and working with his hands. He also joined the Army National Guard and served until 1981, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In 1971, shortly after graduating, he started his lifelong career in the construction industry. From on-sight helper all the way to superintendent, he worked his way to the top of any job he was a part of. Contractor, remodeler, consultant, designer, inventor, architect, teacher, mentor, educator, commentator, radio host…. these are all “hats” that Ray has worn for more than 54 years.
His wide range of knowledge, and hands on experience, and his “gift for sharing” through education and information has been valuable too many in the Charlotte Metro area. For over 32 years, he has shared what he knows and who he knows every Saturday morning on radio air waves as host of About Your House now airing on Fox Sports Charlotte, Podcastradiocarolinas.com, Streaming on FaceBook Li
LIVE NOW: "Momma, I Don't Want To Go To College"
Join host Sam Ettaro as he interviews the founder of "Momma, I Don't Want to Go to College, a career fair outreach of a wonderful nonprofit based in Charlotte that is educating youth on career pathways that are alternatives to traditional college pursuits.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Layla Bluefort, MSW is an alumna of Johnson C. Smith University and the University of South Carolina. She is the mom of 3 adult daughters. She is known by many as Ms. “Momma I don’t want to go to College”! She is very vocal about her biggest regret as a mom was that she only exposed her daughters to 4-year Universities while they were growing up. In her household the rule was get good grades and go to a College because that is how society determined that she did a good job as a mother. She’s now using her platform to show the importance of parents exposing their children to every Post-graduate opportunity regardless of their grades. She is now the Proud mother of a “College Drop Out”!
Lauryn Bluefort is a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator who is also completing a LPN Apprenticeship with Road to Hire/Gaston College. Lauryn is a 2016 Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) graduate. She graduated with a 3.6 GPA and enrolled at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Growing up she was the perfect student (never misbehaved and got good grades) so every adult told her that she was supposed to go to college. During her college tenure she found herself failing classes and struggling mentally because she knew she did not want to be there but she was unaware of other options. She would eventually drop out and find another path.
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Would you like to be a guest on this show? Do you know of a wonderful non-profit that you would recommend for a feature in this series? Contact Producer, Sam Ettaro at www.charlottenow.tv to share! [email protected]
We're going LIVE at 7pm from HUGCLT headquarters broadcasting Storytelling and Food Drive event "Stories of Triumph" by Mentally Shredded! Join us at 7pm but for now here's a quick look behind the scenes at our new remote multicam streaming setup! So exciting! Live streaming conference services by Scion Media with support from Red Sea Media . #mentallyshredded
Join host Sam Ettaro as he interviews representatives of a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping people navigate life. Founder, Christopher Weedon has a fascinating story that is sure to inspire.
Mentally Shredded, an organization dedicated to mental health advocacy and personal development, offers podcast, events, and initiatives that aim to amplify diverse voices, challenge stigma, and foster community support. Join us as we explore stories of triumph, provide resources, and promote holistic well-being for all!
Featured Guests:
Christopher Weedon, Founder
Joanna Pedraza, Ambassador in Texas
Justin Banks, Ambassador in Michigan
News Features:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2024/01/05/mentally-shredded-transforming-lives-through-mental-health-advocacy/72122099007/
Team:
https://mentallyshredded.org/team
Additional links:
https://mentallyshredded.org/pastevents
https://www.youtube.com/@mentallyshredded (STORIES for proof of concept)
https://mentallyshredded.org/videos-1 (DOCUMENTARY)
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Would you like to be a guest on this show? Do you know of a wonderful non-profit that you would recommend for a feature in this series? Contact Producer, Sam Ettaro at www.charlottenow.tv to share! [email protected] @charlottenowtelevision
REFERENCE LINKS:
www.mentallyshredded.org
www.scionmedia.org
www.redsea.media
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#charlottenc
#mentalhealth
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LIVE @ The Sunflower Club EP007 w/Sevhn Robinson
Dear friends. We are BACK from our break and are resuming our series LIVE Sunflower Club - Mint Hill this Friday with special guest Sevhn Robinson, a Charlotte mother who lost her son to gun violence and is now supporting other mothers in the same situation through her org MOMMIES MATTER 2 KYYRI. Please share the information on this show and join us in person if you are in the Charlotte area!
Come join me and AmySue tomorrow at Sunflower Club - Mint Hill Friday, December 29th for a meet-and-greet! We're taking a break from our live podcasts until after the holidays but we want you to know we'll be at the cafe from 11-2 to meet you and chat about all the wonderful things taking place!!! If you are someone who wants to learn more about our digital media educational programs especially, please come!!!; We are about to launch our non-profit for these services and have some exciting opportunities to share!!! See you there!
We're live from the Sunflower Club! Please share with frie
JOIN US ONLINE LIVE OR DROP BY THE CAFE AND SAY HI IN PERSON!
Greetings, dear friends far and wide! Our fun live podcast is really catching fire in the Charlotte suburb of Mint Hill, and we would love it if you would join us! The link to our next LIVESTREAM is posted below. Stop by in person or watch on FB LIVE as we welcome this week's guest as well as many friends of ours who are making the community a fabulous place to live and do business! I would also like to thank our brand new sponsor, a new business that is helping to make this show possible... Please visit Mint Hill Express for all your print and mailing needs and let them know you appreciate them supporting this wonderful series! Also, we want to thank our host partner Sunflower Club - Mint Hill who was recently voted "Business of the Month" by the folks at Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce! Way to go, AmySue and crew! We're very proud of you and are really glad to be able to help raise awareness about your ministry and wonderful cafe!
Please share this event for us and help spread the word.
And if you are looking for livestreaming, web, or video services, as you shop around, please remember this series is produced by Red Sea Media of Charlotte, NC. Quality digital media production, fast turnaround, and phenomenal prices!
See you Friday!!!!
Sam A Ettaro
Producer & Host
Friends in Charlotte....You're Invited!!!!! Join me and my friends at Sunflower Club - Mint Hill today from 10-2 for a Christmas party of sorts!!! I'm honored to be performing a live set of Christmas and worship music outside on this gorgeous day! Come be with friends!
Friends in Charlotte....You're Invited!!!!! Join me and my friends at Sunflower Club - Mint Hill today from 10-2 for a Christmas party of sorts!!! I'm honored to be performing a live set of Christmas and worship music outside on this gorgeous day! Come be with friends! Sam A Ettaro
LIVE @ The Sunflower Club
Join host Sam Ettaro for Episode 3 of this ongoing series which puts the spotlight on leaders in the non-profit community. Today's guest, Jessica Burns, is the President of the Mint Hill Women's Club, which has a long history of community engagement and service helping to make the area a great place to live and do business! Jessica will catch us up on recent happenings, upcoming opportunities, and also welcomes friends Marilyn Fargo, MHWC Service and Terry Jeltrup, MHWC Member. We also will hear from Jerry Morris from Honor the Warriors, and representatives from Blessed Assurance, other non-profits who partner with the MHWC. If you are in the area, stop by the Sunflower Club Cafe and join us in person! Or, feel free to join us on FB LIVE!!!
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Would you like to be a guest on this show? Do you know of a wonderful non-profit that you would recommend for a feature in this series? Contact Producer, Sam Ettaro at www.charlottenow.tv to share! [email protected] @charlottenowtelevision
REFERENCE LINKS:
www.sunflowerclub.org
www.mhwclub.com
www.honorthewarriors.org
www.blessedadultcare.org
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#charlottelive
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LIVE @ The Sunflower Club EP002 w/Paige McKinney and Friends
We were LIVE at Sunflower Club - Mint Hill on November 24th with Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Paige McKinney and local merchants celebrating the upcoming Shop Small Saturday activities! Please join us and support local business!
Today's broadcast LIVE at the Sunflower Club - Mint Hill was an absolute blast! We spent a good amount of the day hanging out at the Club, talking about upcoming Shop Small Saturday events, and learning about the Mint Hill business community. What a great time we had getting to know our guest Paige McKinney, Executive Director of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce as well as several active Chamber members and local business owners! Thanks so much to all of our friends who are making this series possible! The live stream had a few rough spots which were edited out and the audio was cleaned up a bit. This is the final edited version for distribution.
Thank you for all the business leaders that joined our podcast today.
Carolina Hemp Company - Mint Hill/Charlotte
Phil Angelo
Mint Hill Tool Rental
Forest Trail House
Mint Hill Historical Society
Servant's Heart of Mint Hill Assistance Programs and Community Boutique
Countryside Cleaners and Laundry
Hosted by Sam A Ettaro Brought to you by Red Sea Media
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LIVE @ The Sunflower Club w/Tesha Boyd
Host & Producer Sam A Ettaro premieres this new series "LIVE from Sunflower Club - Mint Hill" which focuses on the good people of Charlotte making the community a wonderful place to live and do business! Our first guest is Tesha Boyd, Executive Director/Founder of Promise Youth Development, Inc Please LIKE SHARE and FOLLOW!!!
Would you like to recommend a guest for an upcoming episode? Please reach out on our website ( www.charlottenow.tv ) or email us at [email protected].
WEB REFERENCES:
www.promiseyouthdevelopment.org
www.sunflowerclub.org
TEST: LIVE from the Sunflower Club Cafe & Outreach
This is a live test stream from our upcoming live show location in Mint Hill, NC.
We normally post reels featuring restaurants, but today I MUST tell you about Coan Family Farm LLC. This is his food production should be! Meet Matt Coan as he delivers a 1/4 cow to my home and learn just a bit about his family farm's philosophy and service. Clean beef, processed to order, delivered with a smile and good old fashioned customer care! I can't speak highly enough about them. They're pretty new to social media and I can't seem to get their page to link in this post so I'm pasting it's URL for you. Need high quality, naturally raised, clean beef? Hit up Matt Coan and family and tell them we sent you!
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#charlotte #charlottenc #charlottefood #grassfedbeef
We stopped by a new spot for their Grand Opening tonight and got to meet the owner of Panzu Brewery! They have a sweet outside deck, very inviting, airy inside, nice bar area, and a great menu offering a variety of Caribbean cuisines!
Stop on by and tell them we sent you!
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Gotta give a shout-out to The Rusty Bucket in South Park! Really good pub food, great service, and a nice vibe! We recommend you give them a try!
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Trolley Barn Fermentory is a hip, modern-industrial spot we highly recommend! Good food, great service, and a warm, chill vibe. We found it's an awesome place to sit on their upstairs outside patio and people / dog watch! Fun!!!!
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STIR in the heart of the South End is a fabulous, stylish spot with hip interior and great outdoor seating vibes right on S. Tryon. The menu is extensive and varied and our food has always been plentiful and fabulous! Very good service as well. Stop in and tell them we sent you!
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What a cool spot in Charlotte's South End! You have to drop by the Charlotte Beer Garden . Rumor has it this is the largest beer garden in the world. And a huge tree in the middle of it all! Coolness
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