Ross Cunningham

Today's conversation is about housing, community ownership, and what it looks like when people roll up their sleeves and stay in it for the long haul. Shanna and Mark are joined by Craig Saddlemire, Community Development Organizer at Raise-Op Housing Cooperative, who has spent more than two decades…

In this episode, Mark & Shanna sit down with Cyndi Robbins to talk about building a life rooted in hospitality, resilience, and community impact. From her early days at the historic Poland Spring Resort to decades of giving back, her story is a powerful reminder of how vision, hard work, and ge…

In this episode, Gerald Walsh joins Shanna and Mark to talk about the Lewiston Auburn arts community and the role of L/A Arts in supporting local creativity. A visual artist with an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, Gerald has exhibited across the Northeast for more than 20 years and taugh…

In this episode, Shanna and Mark visit with Jen Hogan and Betsy Sibley from Community Credit Union to talk about building equity, financial strength, and communities. Listen in as we discuss how thriving can look different for individuals. organizations, and communities—and also what they have in c…