MAINE THRIVE VOICES
Real conversations with the people who make Maine thrive
Produced by Sandy Smith and Smith Digital Solutions, LLC
Latest Episodes
Twelve Founding Voices. The chapter is complete.
Episode 10 • Community Organizations
“I’d Love to Go Out of Business”
Suzan Prendergast — Bangor Humane Society, Bangor
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Episode 9 • Home Services
His Grandfather Wrote Him a Letter. He Moved to Maine and Never Left.
Chris Mendoza — The Appliance Doctor, Greater Bangor
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Episode 8 • Pets & Animal Care
Second Chances and Forever Homes
Britney Ellis — The Animal Orphanage, Old Town
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Episode 7 • Home Services
The Day Tony LaPrino Said Yes
Tony LaPrino — North Star Property Solutions, Bangor
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Episode 6 • Pets & Animal Care
A Top Dog Daycare — They Are Doggone Good!
Peter Richmond — Woof LLC, Glenburn
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Episode 5 • Endurance Sports
She Left the Olympics to Come Home. Then She Built Her Own Event.
Laura McIntyre — Maine Endurance Sports Alliance
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Episode 4 • Endurance Sports
Running Her Own Race
Flori Davis — 2025 Bangor Marathon Women's Course Record Holder
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Episode 3 • Health & Wellness
From Her Kitchen Table to a Thriving Practice
Amber Willey, NP — Co-Founder of 207 Wellness, Veazie
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Episode 2
Dreamer Food — How Anik Derphilibossian Brought Lebanese Flavors to Bangor
Anik Derphilibossian – Founding Guest
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Episode 1
Helping Mainers Stay Active & Pain-Free
Brad Libby of Performance Physical Therapy – Founding Guest
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Episode 11 • Health & Wellness
Physical Therapy, Refined
Meaghan Staples, DPT — Refine Physical Therapy, Hampden
Coming Soon
Episode 12 • Home Services
Keeping Maine Homes Comfortable in Every Season
Adam Barker-Hoyt — MAC Heat Pumps
Coming Soon
The Local Signal
A Podcast for Maine Small Business Owners
The Local Signal is a short, plain-talk podcast for Maine small business owners who want to get found. Sandy Smith — Maine's Visibility Consultant at Smith Digital Solutions in Bangor — breaks down how customers actually find local businesses now: Google, Maps, reviews, and the AI answers people trust when they ask “who should I call?” Each edition delivers practical signals you can act on this week — no jargon, no fluff, just what works for a business on a Maine main street.
New editions drop regularly. Get found. Get calls. Get paid.
Latest Editions
Edition 2 • 4:46
Radio Gets You Heard. Google Gets You Called.
Sandy Smith — Maine's Visibility Consultant, Bangor
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Edition 1
The Five Things That Tell AI Whether to Recommend Your Business
Sandy Smith — Maine's Visibility Consultant, Bangor
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Dining & Food
Restaurant owners, chefs, and food scene stories from Maine.
Home Services
Plumbing, HVAC, contractors, and professionals who keep Maine homes running.
Health & Wellness
Wellness professionals, physical therapy, and health stories.
Endurance Sports
Marathoners, runners, and endurance athletes across Maine.
Fitness & Active Living
Fitness instructors and active lifestyle leaders.
Tech & Innovation
Tech entrepreneurs and innovators in Maine.
Small Business Spotlight
Local business owners and success stories.
Interesting People
Unique Mainers with compelling stories.
Community Organizations
Non-profits and community groups making an impact.
Inspiring Maine Stories
Stories of resilience, heart, and the Maine spirit.