The MyFestus.com Podcast has LAUNCHED!
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Understanding Hunger: A Conversation with the Ozark Food Pantry
Summary In this 26 minute episode of the MyFESTUS.com Conversation Show, host Sara engages with Lynnsie and Alicia from the Ozark Food Pantry to discuss the importance of community support
The Busy Bee of Festus: Alicia V in the Community!
Summary In this 22 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara welcomes Alicia Vazquez, a dynamic figure in the Festus community, to discuss her multifaceted life as a real estate
MyFESTUS.com Conversations Podcast Player
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Culture and Culinary Connections in Our Community
Summary In this 32 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara engages with Luke Tetrault from Taytro’s, Petit Paree, and The Contrarian. They discuss local cuisine, the importance of community,
A Custom Charcuterie of Insurance Solutions
Summary In this 20 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara engages with Lynnsie Kerperien from Custom Insurance to discuss the importance of tailored insurance solutions for businesses. They
Understanding Hunger: A Conversation with the Ozark Food Pantry
Summary In this 26 minute episode of the MyFESTUS.com Conversation Show, host Sara engages with Lynnsie and Alicia from the Ozark Food Pantry to discuss the importance of community support and food distribution. They share insights on the pantry’s operations, the challenges faced in serving the community, and the vital
The Busy Bee of Festus: Alicia V in the Community!
Summary In this 22 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara welcomes Alicia Vazquez, a dynamic figure in the Festus community, to discuss her multifaceted life as a real estate agent, beekeeper, and community advocate. Alicia shares insights into balancing a busy lifestyle and the current trends in the housing
MyFESTUS.com Conversations Podcast Player
Below you can access the Podcast Player to listen to episodes as they are dropped. You can also find these episodes on your favorite podcast platforms/apps such as: Apple Podcast Spotify IHEART Radio Amazon Music YouTube YouTube Music PodBean Pandora Player FM Podchaser BoomPlayer Castbox SimpleCast Sticher Goodpods For more
Culture and Culinary Connections in Our Community
Summary In this 32 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara engages with Luke Tetrault from Taytro’s, Petit Paree, and The Contrarian. They discuss local cuisine, the importance of community, and the role of art in fostering connections. Luke educates on the unique flavors and history of Cajun food, the
A Custom Charcuterie of Insurance Solutions
Summary In this 20 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara engages with Lynnsie Kerperien from Custom Insurance to discuss the importance of tailored insurance solutions for businesses. They explore the analogy of charcuterie boards to illustrate how each business has unique needs that require customized coverage. The conversation
Kind Kami: Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Summary In this 20 minute episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversations, host Sara speaks with Kami Kimes about her journey and the importance of community connection, particularly among women. Kami shares her passion for creating storytelling events that she has organized to empower women in Jefferson County, emphasizing the need for support
A Conversation with Courtney on Community Theatre
A Conversation with Courtney on Community Theatre: We had SO much to talk about, we had to break this podcast episode into TWO Parts! SOO fun! Check out Part 1 and 2 below: PART 1 OF 2: Short gals unite…one who knows a thing or two about theatre😉…and one who knows
Anxiety Cannot Exist When…
Enjoy listening to this itty-bitty 6-minute podcast episode: Podcast Summary In this short and sweet solo podcast episode, Sara reflects on her experience with creativity and its positive impact on anxiety. Inspired by a talk from Gabby Bernstein, she shares how engaging in creative activities, like photography, allowed her to
First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop with a Cop: a Conversation with Captain Lewis Pippin
Enjoy listening to, and watching, this 20-minute MyFESTUS.com Conversations Episode: First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop with a Cop: a Conversation with Captain Lewis Pippin: Podcast Summary In this episode of the MyFESTUS.com Conversations show, host Sara speaks with Captain Lewis Pippin of the Festus Police Department
Carmelita Davidson’s Daily Dozen
A surprise tribute to the compassionate Carmelita Davidson! Since I have been intentional about having conversations with local leaders, one name kept coming up over and over again. MULTIPLE people kept telling me I HAD to meet the LEGENDARY Carmelita Davidson. I was told she is a leader who not
About
Hello! I am Sara, the creator of MyFestus.com. I live in Festus, Missouri, the 11th city I have lived in. I grew up and lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota prior to moving to Missouri. Since I was an itty-bitty little girl, I have worked in a variety of small businesses, in all different industries. I earned my B.A. in Professional Communication from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.
I moved to Festus in 2018, starting a new life chapter with my partner and Jefferson County-native, Jason. With the busyness of getting settled into a new state while working full time with two young children and navigating a global pandemic, I am just now getting out to explore this energetic community, full of beautiful nature, brave entrepreneurs and compassionate people.
As a “transplant,” I am extending my roots as I grow and thrive, while helping native residents, newcomers and visitors do the same. I am honored to publicly communicate local events, shine the light on people and places, share education and provide encouragement.
The MyFESTUS Mission is to:
- SHARE all there is to love about the Festus, Missouri area.
- CONNECT with people to provide a trusted resource guide.
- SUPPORT local individuals, establishments and nonprofits (a.k.a. MyFESTUS Friends) to increase their visibility and enrich our community.
I invite you to follow me on this fun journey. I share consistently on this website and on my Facebook and Instagram pages. Please subscribe with your email address for future communication.
Please send me a message if you have questions, suggestions and/or would like to connect. Thank you for reading and sharing.
