This is Beacon

EP. 126 #JoinTheConversation | Strong Dad's. Stronger Communities

On a #JoinTheConversation episode of This Is Beacon, hosts Rueben, Brianna, and Brandon discuss creating real “spaces” that build community and reduce mental-health stigm

Ep. 125 | Untitled: The $10 Million Community Center Question

Former Beacon Mayor Randy Casale joins the podcast for a deep dive into why Beacon, New York still lacks a full-scale community center despite decades of need. Drawing fr

Ep. 124| Roots, Resilience & Reinvention with Erika Ricottilli of Saint De La Rosa Hair Collective

Born and raised in Beacon, Erika Ricottilli comes from a family deeply rooted in the community and in the beauty industry. As the owner of Saint Della Rosa Hair Collectiv

Ep. 123| Untitled, for Now: Keeping up with the City Council

In this episode of “Untitled, for now”, Rueben, Brooke, Rob Lanier, and producer Brandon continue their ongoing discussion about city government, civic engagement, and th

Ep. 122| Untitled, For Now: What’s Really Happening in Beacon

Beacon is changing fast. The question is, do residents fully understand how and why? In this first episode of a new series, the team breaks down what’s happening across

Ep.121 “Rooted, Unbothered, and Leading: Beacon’s Women Making History”

In this special Women’s History Month episode of This Is Beacon, Brooke, Reuben, and Brandon welcome guest co-host Tara Simmons for a conversation celebrating the women s

EP. 120 ICYMI | Backpacks, Running Shoes, Community Fridges

In this ICYMI episode of This Is Beacon, Reuben and Brandon are joined by Jamie from Faregrounds to recap a some community work in action. They highlight the Back 2 Schoo

EP. 119 #Jointheconversation Series: Building Villages | Understanding Family Peer Advocacy with Shandi Speller

In this episode of This is Beacon, hosts Reuben and Brandon engage in a deep and insightful conversation with Shandi Speller, a seasoned family peer advocate with CoveCar

Ep. 118 #Jointheconversation Series| "Building Bridges in Mental Health: A Conversation with Courtney Rovere"

This episode of 'This is Beacon' features Brooke, Reuben, and Brandon welcoming special guest Courtney Rovere, PhD, LCSW(NY), LICSW(MA) as part of the #Jointheconversatio

Ep. 117 #Jointheconversation Series|Building Mental Wellness: Insights and Practical Strategies with JoAnne Streany

In this episode of This is Beacon, part of the #Jointheconversation series, hosts Brooke, Rueben, and Brandon sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor JoAnn Streany

Ep. 116 #Jointheconversation series| Building Voices: Rachel's Journey in Film and Disability Advocacy

In this episode of 'This is Beacon's #jointheconversationseries, hosts Reuben, Brandon delve into an insightful discussion with actress, writer, and director Rachel Handl

Ep. 115 ICYMI | Building Community One Basket (and Donut) at a Time

Community Insights & Future Plans: Beacon's Q1 2025 RecapIn this episode of 'This is Beacon,' hosts Reuben and Brandon provide updates on community events, notable achiev

Ep. 114 ICYMI| "Reflecting on 2024 and Our Community's Future"

In this episode of the 'This is Beacon' podcast, hosts Brooke, Ruben, Brianna, and Brandon recount the highlights of 2024, share personal growth stories, and discuss thei

Ep. 113 "Empowering Through Adversity | Tara Simmons on Domestic Violence Awareness"

In this special episode for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are honored to sit down with Tara Simmons, founder of Flip It for Life and a powerful voice for change.

Ep. 112 This Anthony Amato| Leadership and Growth

In this episode, Brooke, Reuben, and Brandon chat with Beaconite Command Master Chief from Submarine Squadron One. With a distinguished career in the US Navy, Command Mas

Ep. 111 "ICYMI August 1st,2024"

On this episode of This Is Beacon, Reuben, Brooke, and Brandon are back with the latest updates from Beacon. They recap the I Am Beacon Making A Difference Scholarship,

Ep. 110 This is Teron and Devon| Safe Creative Synergy

In this episode, Brandon and Brianna welcome two Beacon talents, Teron Wright and Devon Howard. Teron Wright, a visual artist, shares his journey from Beacon to rediscov

Ep. 109 This is Beacon’s Urban Planning with JC Calderon

In this episode, we talk with JC Calderon, a Beacon resident and architect, about the critical role of good architecture and urban spaces in community development. JC sha

Ep. 108 This is Celebrating Beacon’s Heritage|Juneteenth with Bosco and Star

In this episode, lifelong Beacon resident and music aficionado Bosco Faison, along with passionate community advocate and organizer Star Gorton, share their unique perspe

Ep. 107 #Jointheconversation | School & The Community with Michael Hanrahan

Welcome back to another episode of "This is Beacon," part of our #JoinTheConversation series, where we break down the stigmas surrounding mental health. Today, we're join