https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/current-interest--5513702enEducation© 2025 GBU Life. All rights reserved.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6b745d9038408620ed25edad425e9653.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/current-interest--5513702Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:56:27 +0000GBU LifeGBU Lifecommunications@gbu.orgIntroducing "Current Interest," a groundbreaking podcast brought to you by GBU Life. Join us on a transformative journey where we explore the power of focused attention through comprehensive interviews with the nonprofits that are making a difference...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-chess-as-a-tool-for-change-queens-gambit--68757333
Ashley shares the inspiring story behind Queens Gambit and how the organization is transforming education by making chess accessible and empowering for all learners.

We explore:
♟️ How chess builds real-world leadership skills
♟️ Queens Gambit’s mission, vision and community impact
♟️ Programs that uplift students, schools and local organizations
♟️ The role of collaboration and partnerships in their growth
♟️ Ways listeners can get involved, volunteer or support the mission

Whether you’re passionate about youth development, strategy education, community impact, or supporting nonprofits driving positive change, this conversation highlights the powerful role chess can play in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Tune in to learn from Ashley Lynn Priore and discover how you can support Queens Gambit’s mission to inspire the next generation of strategic thinkers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68757333Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:55:07 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode of Current Interest, GBU Life sits down with Ashley Lynn Priore, Founder & CEO of Queens Gambit, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit using chess to build leadership, critical thinking and confidence in students and communities. Ashley...
Ashley shares the inspiring story behind Queens Gambit and how the organization is transforming education by making chess accessible and empowering for all learners.

We explore:
♟️ How chess builds real-world leadership skills
♟️ Queens Gambit’s mission, vision and community impact
♟️ Programs that uplift students, schools and local organizations
♟️ The role of collaboration and partnerships in their growth
♟️ Ways listeners can get involved, volunteer or support the mission

Whether you’re passionate about youth development, strategy education, community impact, or supporting nonprofits driving positive change, this conversation highlights the powerful role chess can play in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Tune in to learn from Ashley Lynn Priore and discover how you can support Queens Gambit’s mission to inspire the next generation of strategic thinkers.]]>2226ashley,change,chess,community,development,education,empowerment,gambit,impact,innovation,leadership,lynn,nonprofit,nonprofits,pittsburgh,priore,queens,strategic,thinking,youthfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-marketing-design-ai-queens-gambit--68338752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68338752Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:20:07 +0000GBU LifeIn this special Before the Mic conversation, we sit down with Ashley Lynn Priore, Founder and CEO of Queen’s Gambit, to explore the strategy and creativity shaping today’s marketing and design landscape. Whether you’re a marketer, designer or curious...766creation queen's,gambit ashley,in,intelligence ai branding creat,interest podcast business,leadership purpose-driven,life current,lynn,marketing,marketing content,marketing design artificial,of,priore gbu,strategy entrepreneurship crea,strategy leadership storytelli,trends women,work technologyfalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-the-power-of-connection-cancer-bridges--68227734
🌐 Learn more: cancerbridges.org
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🌐 Learn more: cancerbridges.org
📱 Follow: Instagram | Facebook]]>2240bridges,cancer,caregiver,ciranni,community,current,emotional,engagement,gbu,interest,life,nonprofit,nonprofits,pittsburgh,podcast,spotlight,stephanie,support,survivorsfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-shaping-tomorrow-one-child-at-a-time-kidcelerate--67956182Elizabeth Martinez, the driving force behind Kidcelerate in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth shares how Kidcelerate supports early childhood development, champions equitable access to resources and collaborates with communities to uplift children and families. We dig into her passion, challenges and vision for transforming Pittsburgh’s learning ecosystem.

Tragically, a recent fire destroyed The Learning Hub—a vital after-school and summer program serving children in the Northview Heights area. Elizabeth and her team are now working to rebuild. If you’d like to help restore this safe, supportive space, you can contribute via their GoFundMe campaign:
➡️ Help Rebuild The Learning Hub After Devastating Fire

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• The role Kidcelerate plays in childhood learning and community development
• How communities can rally to support children during crises
• Elizabeth’s personal journey, leadership lessons and hopes for the future

Join us and be part of this story of resilience, community and possibility.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956182Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:08 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode of Current Interest, host Timothy Rodman sits down with Elizabeth Martinez, the driving force behind Kidcelerate in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth shares how Kidcelerate supports early childhood development, champions equitable access to...Elizabeth Martinez, the driving force behind Kidcelerate in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth shares how Kidcelerate supports early childhood development, champions equitable access to resources and collaborates with communities to uplift children and families. We dig into her passion, challenges and vision for transforming Pittsburgh’s learning ecosystem.

Tragically, a recent fire destroyed The Learning Hub—a vital after-school and summer program serving children in the Northview Heights area. Elizabeth and her team are now working to rebuild. If you’d like to help restore this safe, supportive space, you can contribute via their GoFundMe campaign:
➡️ Help Rebuild The Learning Hub After Devastating Fire

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• The role Kidcelerate plays in childhood learning and community development
• How communities can rally to support children during crises
• Elizabeth’s personal journey, leadership lessons and hopes for the future

Join us and be part of this story of resilience, community and possibility.]]>2286child,childhood,community,current,development,early,education,elizabeth,equity,gbu,impact,interest,kidcelerate,leadership,life,martinez,nonprofit,nonprofits,pittsburgh,podcastfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-making-makers-assemble-a-community-space-for-arts-technology--67824746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67824746Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:18:14 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode, we sit down with Nina Barbuto, Executive Director of Assemble Pittsburgh, to explore how this community space for arts and technology is sparking creativity, curiosity and confidence across Pittsburgh. From hands-on workshops to youth...3940and,arts,assemble,barbuto,community,creative,education,hands-on,innovation,learning,makerspace,nina,nonprofits,pittsburgh,programs,steam,stem,technology,to,youthfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-beyond-books-western-allegheny-community-library--67623593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67623593Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:40:37 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode of the Current Interest Podcast, we welcome Amy McDonald, former Executive Director of the Western Allegheny Community Library, to explore how today’s community libraries are evolving into vibrant “third spaces”—nonprofit-powered...2369allegheny,amy,beyond,books,communities,community,connecting,hubs,impact,learning,libraries,library,lifelong,mcdonald,modern,nonprofit,podcast,spotlight,today,westernfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-lighting-the-way-a-glimmer-of-hope-foundation--66885582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66885582Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:08 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode, Diana Napper, founder of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, shares how her organization is transforming breast cancer care for women through cutting-edge medical research, patient-centered programs and unwavering emotional support. Learn...2783a,breast,cancer,care,diana,for,foundation,gbu,glimmer,health,hope,life,napper,nonprofit,of,resources,spotlight,support,women,women’sfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-breaking-free-from-domestic-abuse-women-s-center-and-shelter-of-greater-pittsburgh--63592500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63592500Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:00:08 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode, Nicole Molinaro, President/CEO of the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, shares vital insights into supporting individuals experiencing domestic abuse. Learn about transformative resources, innovative programs and how...2157abuse,breaking,center,cycle,domestic,empowerment,healing,hope,molinaro,nicole,pittsburgh,shelter,support,survivor,survivors,violence,women’strue123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-a-heart-for-heroes-operation-troop-appreciation--62893438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62893438Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:11:59 +0000GBU LifeJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Monica Orluk from Operation Troop Appreciation as we explore the incredible efforts to support active-duty service members and veterans. Discover the heartfelt stories behind their mission and the profound...2651active-duty,advocacy,appreciation,care,community,families,military,monica,nonprofit,operation,orluk,our,packages,service,soldiers,support,supporting,troop,veteran,veteransfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-from-darkness-to-light-light-of-life-rescue-mission--62626742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62626742Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:32:07 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode, host Tim Rodman sits down with Doug Smith, Assistant Executive Director of the Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh, to discuss the mission's incredible work in providing shelter, recovery programs and life-changing support to...2203addiction,and,back,charity,community,giving,healing,homeless,homelessness,hope,impact,nonprofit,opportunities,outreach,pittsburgh,recovery,service,social,volunteer,workfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-join-me-in-the-fountain-the-als-association--62585363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62585363Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:34:49 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode, host Tim Rodman speaks with Amber Letters, Manager of Development at The ALS Association, about the challenges and advancements in ALS research, community support and how to get involved in the fight against this disease.3504advocacy,als,amyotrophic,association,awareness,charity,community,disorders,health,healthcare,inspiration,lateral,medical,neurological,nonprofit,podcast,public,research,sclerosis,supportfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-who-played-trumpet-for-prince-atlanta-bliss--62463868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62463868Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:21:36 +0000GBU LifeIn this captivating episode of the GBU Current Interest podcast, host Timothy Rodman welcomes Matt Blistan, a multifaceted artist known for his remarkable journey from being a trumpet player for Prince to a dedicated life insurance and annuity agent....2132and,annuities,art,atlanta,bliss,body,change,collaboration,community,engagement,independent,industry,insurance,life,mind,music,musicians,prince,social,trumpetfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-guiding-tomorrow-s-leaders-today-the-challenge-program-inc--60743564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60743564Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:02:28 +0000GBU LifeIn this episode of 'Current Interest,' host Timothy Rodman from GBU Life engages in a compelling discussion with Jillian Tocco, Communication Manager, and Jeff Yukevich, Donor Development Manager, from The Challenge Program Inc. Discover how this...1719career,community,education,educational,empowerment,engagement,future,high,initiatives,motivation,nonprofit,opportunities,organizations,partnerships,readiness,school,student,success,volunteer,youthfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-italy-through-language-learning-follow-marco-fiorante--60101740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60101740Mon, 20 May 2024 20:11:11 +0000GBU LifeDiscover the latest episode of the 'Current Interest' podcast, sponsored by GBU Life and hosted by advertising and graphics specialist, Timothy Rodman. Join us as we delve into the world of language learning and international travel to Italy with...1961babbel,currentinterestpodcast,duolingo,followmarcofiorante,gbulife,internationaltravel,italy,languagelearning,languagelearningcredit,marcofiorante,podcastrecommendations,timothyrodman,travelplanningfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-national-recovery-begins-local-american-red-cross--58799320]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58799320Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:27:51 +0000GBU LifeWhat do you think of when you hear American Red Cross? Host Timothy Rodman, communication and graphics specialist at GBU Life and Nicole Roschella, regional communications director from American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, talk about this and...]]>1372american,center,cpr,cross,disaster,gbu,insurance,interest,learning,life,marketing,nicole,preparedness,recovery,red,redcross,rodman,roschella,timothyfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-happy-smiles-and-floss-smile-savers--58369627]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58369627Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:21:25 +0000GBU LifeJust how good is a $4.99 waterpick from Temu? Host Laqueeta Coleman, Great Lakes district engagement specialist at GBU Life and Tiffany Burns, director from Smile Savers, talk about this and other important facts about good dental hygiene and things...]]>1644501c3,aspen,care,coleman,delta,dental,gbu,hygienist,implants,insurance,laqueeta,metlife,nonprofit,savers,smile,westernfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-goatscaping-to-coin-a-term-allegheny-goatscape--58175415]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58175415Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:27:28 +0000GBU LifeHow many goats are used in a general cleaning or "goatscaping" session? Host Timothy Rodman, communications and graphics specialist at GBU Life and Gavin Deming, executive director from Allegheny GoatScape, talk about this and other chomping facts...]]>2802501c3,allegheny,charity,deming,financial,gavin,gbu,goatscape,goatscapes,goatscaping,life,nonprofit,rodman,tim,timothyfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-a-discussion-on-breast-cancer-the-american-cancer-society--57062324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57062324Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:40:06 +0000GBU LifeWhat is the biggest deterrent for women to get checked for breast cancer? Host Timothy Rodman, marketing and communication specialist at GBU Life and Peg Rosenzweig, former funded researcher and current board member from The American Cancer Society®,...2762501c3,american,awareness,breast,cancer,charity,gbu,inflammatory,life,margaret,metastatic,nonprofit,organization,peg,research,ribbon,rosenzweig,society,symptomsfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-tep-impact-the-education-partnership--53644751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53644751Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:14:50 +0000GBU LifeWhat is the most needed school supply in southwestern Pennsylvania? Host Jennifer Stockdale, director of marketing and community engagement at GBU Life and Josh Whiteside, executive director at The Education Partnership, talk about a failing education...2612center,donate,donations,drive,education,free,gbu,kids,kinf,me,near,need,partnership,resource,school,schools,store,supplies,supply,teacherfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-eating-well-on-a-budget-gbu-life--53642902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53642902Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:55:22 +0000GBU LifeHow can you keep your grocery bill down while also making sure you and your family still get the nutrition you need? Host Samantha Story-Camp sat down with our very own Laqueeta Coleman, great lakes district engagament specialist at GBU Life, to...2962and,arby's,eating,fast,fitness,food,for,groceries,health,mcdonalds,me,money,near,nutrition,restaurants,right,saving,tips,wellness,wendy'sfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-a-system-of-support-operation-troop-appreciation--52878795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52878795Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:17:11 +0000GBU LifeWhat steps can we take today to actively support our troops and their families with the things they need? Host Samantha Story-Camp sat down with Monica Orluk, CEO/Executive Director of Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA) to answer just that and discuss...3789america,american,appreciation,military,operation,our,pa,pennsylvania,pittsburgh,support,troop,troopsfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-don-t-scream-get-screened-upmc-hillman-cancer-center--52837573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52837573Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:33:31 +0000GBU LifeHow to get screened for cancer. Host Samantha Story-Camp sits down with Dr. Lyn B. Robertson of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to discuss topics about cancer screening like who should get screened and when.3295cancer,center,colon,colorectal,hillman,lung,prevention,screening,upmcfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-back-to-fitness-gbu-life--51982833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51982833Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:22:51 +0000GBU LifeGetting back into a fitness routine post COVID and sticking with it! Guest: Laqueeta Coleman Host: Samantha Story-Camp3042biking,dance,fitness,fun,move,routinefalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-back-to-school-the-tough-stuff--50933051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50933051Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:55:11 +0000GBU LifeHelping your kids to combat the negative things that come up at school and gain self-esteem for the year ahead.3975bullying,gbu,jo,kids,kindness,listening,mary,parenting,podgursky,school,self-esteem,worthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-backyard-treasures--50435825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50435825Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:29:23 +0000GBU LifeArcheologist Bryan Cunning talks about the thrill of finding pieces of history in your own back yard.3604archaeology,bryan,cunning,detecting,digging,history,metal,treasurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-financial-sandwich-musuneggi-financial-group--50203193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50203193Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:47:16 +0000GBU LifeThe financial challenges of helping to support aging parents while raising kids with financial planner, Christine Pikutis-Musuneggi.3488aging,care,education,elderly,financial,health,kids,parents,retirement,sandwich,selffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-green-with-envy--49643803https://youtu.be/LbuAI3iE7tg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49643803Tue, 03 May 2022 16:44:55 +0000GBU LifeSee video presentation here: https://youtu.be/LbuAI3iE7tghttps://youtu.be/LbuAI3iE7tg]]>3444color,decorating,gbu,green,home,ppg,trendfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-are-we-there-yet-litterini-travel--49355185Mandy@litterinitravel.net or visit litterinitravel.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49355185Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:54:35 +0000GBU LifeContact our guest Mandy Litterini at Mandy@litterinitravel.net or visit litterinitravel.comMandy@litterinitravel.net or visit litterinitravel.com]]>22609couples,covid,disney,families,italy,jamaica,litterini,packing,sandals,security,tips,travelfalsefull