Good Neighbor Podcast: Pittsburgh
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Pittsburgh. Good Neighbor Podcast hosted by Leila Carter helps residents discover and connect with your local business owners in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Is your business serving the residents of Pittsburgh? Then, we need to talk! Visit gnpPittsburgh.com to schedule your free interview.
Episodes
What makes Patrick Goncalves McLaren with East End Handyman Company a good neighbor?
“Handyman” shouldn’t mean guesswork, cash-only vibes, or being told “don’t worry about it” while someone disappears into your walls. We’re joined by Patrick Goncalves McLaren from East End Handyman Company- a Regent Square based Pittsburgh handyman service built around professionalism, clear communication, and work that holds up long af...
What makes Terina Hicks with CobblerWorld a good neighbor?
A layoff can end a chapter or start a new one, and Terina Hicks chose the second path. We talk with the founder of CobblerWorld about how a love of old-fashioned desserts and a family peach cobbler tradition grew into a Pittsburgh bakery brand that keeps people coming back. If you have ever searched for a grab and go bake shop in Pittsburgh, wondered what it ta...
What makes Brian Miller with Steel Millz Entertainment a good neighbor?
Most people think a DJ’s job is to press play and keep the dance floor packed. The truth is a great mobile DJ is also the person quietly steering the timeline, reading the room, and saving the night when plans change without warning. That’s why we sat down with Brian Miller from Steel Millz Entertainment, a Pittsburgh-area traveling DJ who brin...
What makes David Flannery with Allegheny Designs a good neighbor?
Ever wonder why those wavy-glass, wood-framed windows in older homes refuse to quit? We sit down with David Flannery of Allegheny Designs to uncover the surprising truth: the classic double-hung window was essentially perfected in the 19th century, built from dense old growth wood that shrugs off insects and weather, and designed for natural ventilat...
What makes Calvin Sheffield with Calvin L. Sheffield Funeral Home a good neighbor?
Grief doesn’t wait for paperwork, and neither does true service. We sit with Pittsburgh funeral director Calvin Sheffield for a rare, heartfelt look at what compassionate end-of-life care really takes- and why he refuses to let cost stop families from calling. From the first urgent hours after a death to the moment loved ones see a f...
What makes Pamela Venarre with Horse N Soul a good neighbor?
Step into the arena with us and meet Pamela Venarre, founder of Horse N Soul, where equine-assisted therapy and riding lessons help people heal, lead, and rebuild confidence. Pamela shares how her own history of trauma led her to horses when talk therapy alone wasn’t enough, and how that turning point became a 20+ year mission to create a safe, non-judgme...
What makes Francine Costello with Word Association Publishers a good neighbor?
What if publishing didn’t feel like chasing gatekeepers but like joining a craft-focused community that tells you the truth and helps your book find its readers? We sit down with publisher Francine Costello of Word Association Publishers for a candid, energizing look at how serious authors can publish without an agent, market with confid...
What makes Dr. Lori Paluti with Pittsburgh Drone Services a good neighbor?
A wrong turn into a toy store set Dr. Lori Paluti on a path to reinvent how Pittsburgh cares for its homes and buildings. What started with a tiny quadcopter became Pittsburgh Drone Services, a people-first company using aerial imaging and ground cameras to document properties clearly, respectfully, and without barriers. We dive into how dro...
What makes Dr. William DeCarbo with Greater Pittsburgh Foot & Ankle Center a good neighbor?
Foot and ankle pain can upend your day fast- turning stairs into hurdles and a simple walk into a chore. We sit down with Dr. William DeCarbo, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon at Greater Pittsburgh Foot and Ankle Center, to demystify what true lower extremity care involves and how to get expert help without wa...
What makes Ryan Murtha with The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show a good neighbor?
Hungry for a night out that actually pulls you into the story? We sit down with producer and marketing director Ryan Murtha from The Dinner Detective to unpack how a modern true crime mystery turns dinner into a social game where every guest could be the culprit-and the hero who solves it.
Ryan takes us ...
What makes Brent Earlewine with Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo a good neighbor?
Looking for more than a workout or a quick belt? Our conversation with Brent Earlewine, Founder and Senior Instructor of Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo, opens a door to a tradition where technique is only the beginning and personal transformation is the real destination. Brent shares how a search for authentic training led from early years in Tang ...
What makes Lindsay Schmittle with Gingerly Press a good neighbor?
Think those razor-sharp prints must be digital? Meet Lindsay Schmittle of Gingerly Press, who proves that century-old presses and hand-set type can outshine a screen. We invite you into her Lawrenceville studio to feel the rhythm of movable type, carved geometric blocks, and inks mixed by hand-then hear how this tactile craft becomes clean, contempor...
What makes Andre Sanders with Magic Ice USA a good neighbor?
A glittering rink under a million lights, a city skyline reflected in the ice, and an operation that turns cold physics into warm community- this conversation with Andre Sanders of Magic Ice pulls back the curtain on the Rink at PPG Place. We trace the 25-year arc of a Pittsburgh winter icon and the national network of rinks that grew from it, revealing h...
What makes Daniel Johnson with WAY Wellness Center a good neighbor?
Looking for relief that actually lasts and care that treats your whole life, not just one symptom at a time? We sit down with Daniel Johnson of WAY Wellness Center, a family-run clinic near Pittsburgh’s Waterworks Plaza offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, and natural allergy elimination. Daniel shares how his path from psycholog...
What makes Antonio Williams with Next Level Athletic Fitness a good neighbor?
What if the secret to faster performance isn’t working harder, but working in the right direction? We sit down with Antonio Williams of Next Level Athletic Fitness to unpack a science-led approach that starts with assessment, builds with progression, and finishes with results you can feel. From youth athletes to pros, his method pinpoints...
What makes Benjamin McPherson with Benjamin McPherson CPA a good neighbor?
Tired of tax tips that sound great on social media but fall apart when you file? We bring on Pittsburgh’s own Benjamin McPherson, CPA, to separate hype from help and show how small business owners and families can make smarter, simpler choices this season. From entity selection to overtime rules, he translates dense regulations into plain la...
What makes Patrick Cranston of Paratus Self Defense a Good Neighbor?
Ever wish personal safety came with more choices than “do nothing” or “use lethal force”? We sit down with Patrick Cranston of Paratus Self Defense to unpack a smarter middle ground: Berna launchers that fire kinetic or pepper projectiles to stop threats, create space, and get you home safe without the life-altering consequences of a firearm dischar...
What makes Dana Ralutz with Ethical Esthetics a good neighbor?
Want healthier skin without the pressure to buy more and exfoliate harder? We sit down with Dana Ralutz, owner of Ethical Esthetics in Moon Township, to unpack a barrier-first approach that calms inflammation, protects the microbiome, and makes facial massage a powerful (and relaxing) tool for tone, circulation, and glow. Dana shares how her COVID-era s...
What makes Dr. Peter Paduzzi with American Back Centers a good neighbor?
Ever been told surgery is the only path out of back or neck pain? We sat down with Dr. Peter Paduzzi of American Back Centers to unpack a different roadmap: specialty chiropractic, targeted rehab, FDA-approved spinal decompression, and noninvasive weight-loss strategies that help real patients sidestep the scalpel. Dr. Paduzzi has led a legacy...
What makes Melissa Migliaro with Migliaro Consulting and Event Specialists a good neighbor?
Looking for the invisible force that makes wellness programs land and events actually work? We sat down with consultant and event specialist Melissa Migliaro to unpack the relationship-first approach behind corporate wellness, nonprofit partnerships, and conferences that feel seamless for guests and meaningful for teams. Mel...
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