Education Episodes

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Dr. David Chotka to discuss his powerful experiences in Ukraine. Dr. Chotka shares his journey of spreading faith in a country rebuilding from decades of persecution. From the challenges faced by Ukrainian Christians under co…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with David Fike, President and CEO of Leadership Maryland. Sponsored by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, this episode dives into the transformative leadership programs that Leadership Maryland offers. David shares the organ…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, Rich Bennett is joined by Joe Ayler, President of Tar Heel Construction Group; Everson Travers, CEO of Travers Enterprise, LLC; Tony Muns, an insurance industry professional; and Dan Bennett, a proud uni…

In this episode, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Long-Term Effects of Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water", Rich sits down with Jane Babcock, a seasoned veterans benefits educator, to delve into the ongoing repercussions of the Camp Lejeune water contamination crisis. Jane provides an in-depth look at the toxi…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Kristin Kirkwood, the executive director of Harford Land Trust. Kristin shares the inspiring story of how the Trust was founded in 1991 by a group of passionate citizens dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Harford C…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich and co-host Wendy Beck sit down with playwright and director Christle Henzel to discuss her impactful plays, "Addicted" and "Addicted: Alex's Story." Christle shares her personal journey, inspired by the loss of her brother to addiction, an…

In this enlightening episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by the Harford County Health Department, Rich Bennett engages with Julie Ryan, a psychic, medium, and medical intuitive renowned for her unique abilities. Julie shares her journey from being an inventor and entrepreneur to…

In this enlightening episode of “Conversations with Rich Bennett,” we are joined by Diana Fannon, an ardent advocate for children with disabilities and a passionate voice for inclusive education. Diana shares her personal journey with epilepsy, which began in her teenage years and profoundly shaped…

In this captivating episode sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, host Rich Bennett delves into the fascinating world of Chesapeake Bay oysters with a distinguished panel of experts: Matthew Scales, seafood marketing director at the Maryland Department of Agriculture; Don Webster, a regional s…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by "Maryland Pickers," Rich engages with Alan Lazaros in a transformative discussion. Alan shares his journey from a life-altering accident to redefining success through fulfillment, rather than external achievements. He offers insight…

In this episode "My Unique New Orleans Experience" on "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich shares his personal journey to New Orleans, marking his first flight since the mid-nineties due to a past negative experience. This trip was motivated by a wedding, but it unfolded into a vivid exploration…

In this episode, Katherine McCord's Journey to Inclusivity Leadership, sponsored by Daniel McGhee & The Victory Team, Rich Bennett engages in a profound conversation with Katherine McCord. Katherine, a trailblazer in neurodiversity and inclusion, shares her personal journey of overcoming six invisi…

In the "Conversations with Rich Bennett" episode titled "The Dyslexia Experience: Insights from Wendy, Ashley, and Kayla," sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa, the guests share their personal stories and challenges with dyslexia. They discuss the impact of dyslexia on their lives, both professionally an…

In this special episode "Elijah's Culinary Journey: From Kitchen Play to MasterChef Junior" of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," hosted by Julia Chang and her son Christopher, young chef Elijah shares his early culinary experiences and his journey to "MasterChef Junior Home for the Holidays." Spon…

In this episode titled "Transforming Communities: The Nonprofit Experience Explored," sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, guests Erica Waskey, Wendy Beck, Shari Bailey, and Greg Derwart share their experiences and challenges in the nonprofit sector. The discussion delves into how each guest'…