Red McGrath dreamt of a food truck that handed out free meals.
Unfortunately, he didn't live long enough to see his dream come true. Red passed away at 29 years old.
But alongside her two surviving siblings, Caitlin McGrath-Levesque took it upon herself to carry out Red's life work.
That work is Red's Good Vibes, a top Seacoast nonprofit that hands out free meals - no questions asked - prepared in their signature red food truck. Additionally, they manage five (and growing) community fridges currently located in Portsmouth, Kittery, Berlin, Exeter, and Newmarket.
Since starting operations in 2019, Red's Good Vibes has served over 500,000 meals. They've changed lives, and have completely redefined the concept of giving freely.
From the West End of Portsmouth, Caitlin joins host Troy Farkas to discuss what happened to Red, the early days of Red's Good Vibes, why they received criticism during the pandemic, the power players they've received donations from, why they stick to their "no questions asked" ethos, and the expansion of community fridges.
Plus, the two discuss the incredible ways the Seacoast has stepped up in recent weeks to address the pause on SNAP benefits.
To learn more about community fridge locations and what kind of items you can donate, just visit here.
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***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Listener discretion is advised.
Erin Snow just wanted someone to believe her.
But no one would.
When she tried to tell her peers about the sexual abuse she experienced at nine years old, everyone around Erin downplayed what happened.
No one listened.
When she refused to give consent to partners or experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, again, no one listened.
But then in 2019, after a divorce led her sitting in the ruins of a past life, she started dreaming of a place where women could be listened to, and heard.
Last year, Erin finally achieved that dream when she opened the Seacoast Listening Lounge in Hampton, N.H. Now, the former paralegal now spends her days listening to women's stories, and believing them.
From the cozy confines of Seacoast Listening Lounge Erin Snow and host Troy Farkas discuss the traumatic experiences that have shaped Erin's life, her 20 years navigating New Hampshire's justice system, divorce, why she opened the Listening Lounge, and why she believes this concept could take off around the world.
To learn more, you can book your free consultation with Erin here.
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One of the best Halloween parades in the country?
According to USA Today, that's exactly what the Portsmouth Halloween Parade is.
Each year, Seacoast Halloween fanatics descend upon downtown Portsmouth for the parade, donning detailed costumes and a community spirit that few towns in the nation can match.
With tens of thousands attendees present, the organization of the parade is a massive undertaking. And for a grassroots organization, the beloved annual tradition requires extensive amounts of support from the city of Portsmouth. Plus ... a lot of cash, too.
On today's episode, host Troy Farkas welcomes two parade organizers, Jonathan Day and Amanda Giles, to discuss why this parade is one of the Seacoast's top annual attractions. Plus, they talk about the 30-year history of the parade, why they refuse to take corporate sponsorship, the choosing of the Grand Marshal, the creative year-long efforts that go into raising funds for this event, how the community rallies together to make this event happen, and so much more.
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Jennifer Wilder found herself sleeping on the floor of her friend's apartment in Portsmouth.
On the eve of opening her second LANEY & LU location and Ginger Fox Bakery (formerly Sweet Dreams), Jen's life was unraveling behind-the-scenes.
Today, in Part Two of a two-part podcast, the iconic LANEY & LU founder (formerly Jennifer Desrosiers) takes us behind the CHAOS that swirled around the (delayed) opening of her Portsmouth location, a catastrophe she says cost her "hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Jennifer and host Troy Farkas also discuss the real reason Jen decided to close LANEY & LU (Exeter) earlier this year, the unexpected delays she faced in opening LANEY & LU (Portsmouth) and Ginger Fox, the struggles of the dating scene for an accomplished woman like herself, and why she recently changed her name!
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Jen is hiring an Executive Coordinator for her growing portfolio of brands! If you're interested, apply here. And if you're a business owner in need of some 1:1 coaching, you can work with Jen by inquiring here.
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They told her no one would buy turmeric lattes. That she was crazy for leaving a $350,000 salary behind.
That she needed to have sex with her boss for any shot at career advancement.
Jennifer Wilder has heard it all. It's never stopped her before, and now, at 48 years old, nothing can.
Wilder (formerly known as Jennifer Desrosiers) is the "boss babe" owner of Seacoast favorites LANEY & LU and Ginger Fox Bakery. Before opening LANEY & LU in Exeter, N.H., 10 years ago, Jen lived a completely different life, having spent 20 years working in manufacturing, engineering, and plastics.
And now, in Part One of a two-part conversation, the Seacoast's top adventuress is ready to tell all.
From the West End of Portsmouth, Jennifer and host Troy Farkas discuss Jen's childhood, her "brutal" experiences with sexual harassment in her past career, and the health issues that led her to completely change course.
Plus, what she learned about herself during yoga teacher training, the vision that led her to create LANEY & LU, why the brand took off more than she ever imagined it would, growing her restaurant empire, becoming a role model for female entrepreneurs, and much, much more.
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Personality quizzes, secret reveals, delicious dinners, and connecting with ... strangers?
That's the "billion dollar" company Portsmouth's Rae and Ryan Lambert believe they've just started.
Through their new app, DNNR, Rae and Ryan send like-minded strangers to dinner together. The catch? The attendees don't know where they're dining until the day of the dinner, nor do they know who they're dining with until they show up.
It's an idea they stumbled upon earlier this year after the Silicon Valley expats spent years taking "throat punches" while building their previous meetup app, River - which they spoke about on "Seacoast Stories" last year. Now, they've pivoted, and they're convinced that dinner clubs - like Seacoast Stories Dinner Club - will be a valuable tool for creators to build community and monetize their audience, while simultaneously helping strangers meet new people in a fun way.
From the West End of Portsmouth, the Lamberts return to the show to discuss the pivot from River to DNNR, how Seacoast Stories Dinner Club works, how their new business is already taking off in other parts of the country, Portsmouth's sneakily growing tech scene, and why they're convinced DNNR will become a very, very lucrative business for them.
Interested in attending the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club? You can sign up here to join us in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. You can also read this recent Substack article about Seacoast Stories Dinner Club's success.
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Flight delays. Sleeping in airports overnight. Subways breaking down underground.
For most people, travel is a nightmare.
But with C&J Bus Lines, it's a different story.
C&J is not only one of the most beloved companies on the Seacoast, but they're also one of the most respected across the entire transportation industry.
How is it possible that a BUS company - long seen as the bottom of the barrel in travel - makes people this happy?
On today's episode, Jim Jalbert - who has owned C&J since 1981 - explains in an EXCLUSIVE interview!
From the West End of Portsmouth, Jalbert sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why the family business started in 1968, the company's evolution from checkered taxi cab to bougie bus, the company's devotion to excellent customer service, and why Seacoast residents speak so highly of the company.
Plus, Jalbert talks about the long-term ramifications of President Trump's tariffs, why C&J implemented paid parking this year, and some breaking news regarding their New York City trips!
To save $20 on select trips to New York City between Oct. 14 and Nov. 14, use the code "NYC20" at checkout at RideCJ.com.
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Katie Grimes had to make a change.
After years of chasing chaotic relationships, people pleasing, addiction, burning through cash, and surrounding herself with the wrong people, Katie finally realized a higher purpose awaited her.
A Massachusetts kid who built a strong commercial real estate career in Boston, Katie is now a very successful Portsmouth-based virtual business coach. She helps her clients root out inefficiencies, get more time back, and make more money ... without breaking their backs to do so. Across her coaching, newsletter, Anything For Love podcast, and 30,000 Instagram followers, Katie has touched the lives of over 100,000 people since transitioning out of the corporate world at the end of the 2010s.
From the West End of Portsmouth, Katie Grimes sits down with host (and neighbor) Troy Farkas to discuss her wild 20s and 30s, the heartbreaking deaths and sexual assault that rocked her world, her addiction to chaotic relationships, rocky relationship to money, and how all of this led her to chart out a better life for herself.
Plus, she outlines the FIVE THINGS most business owners struggle with, and she offers advice on how you can get more time back so you can focus on what you love doing more.
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While overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Cliff House, host Troy Farkas sits down with Cliff House General Manager Nancy White.
In this bonus episode (recorded in August), the two discuss Cliff House’s storied history, the natural beauty surrounding the resort, how a rough economy impacted attendance at Cliff House this summer, the many dining options offered, and the luxurious services offered at one of Maine’s most iconic landmarks.
To learn more about Cliff House's offerings and to book the stay of your dreams, just visit CliffHouseMaine.com, or follow them on Instagram @cliffhousemaine.
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Pete Endres grew up dreaming of owning a farm.
And when his mother passed away in 2011, Pete and his brothers decided they wanted to not only own a farm, but to open up a cidery on said property.
Pete, who later moved to the Seacoast in the mid-2010s, spent years searching for the perfect property until, finally, he found it in 2019.
That farm? It's now home to Bird Dog Cider in Greenland, N.H., which formally opened its doors last fall.
From the cozy confines of Bird Dog, Pete sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss his childhood days of apple farming in western New York, the blood, sweat, and tears poured into revitalizing the once-dilapidated farm, the family atmosphere that defines Bird Dog, and having lines out the door the day they opened their barn doors to the public.
Plus, getting chased by a sea lion, and even the MURDER that took place on the farm!?
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The best restaurant on the Seacoast?
Some will tell you it's The Black Birch.
Tucked away in Kittery Foreside, this gastropub is a fan favorite lauded for its deviled eggs, short rib, cocktails, and intimate setting. In fact, when Ben Lord and Gavin Baudry started dreaming of having their own spot while both serving tables of Anneke Jans, the vision they'd laid out is nearly identical to what "The Birch" has become.
From Kittery Foreside, Ben Lord and host Troy Farkas discuss what led him and his business partners to open The Birch 14 years ago, its role in the evolution of Kittery Foreside, how the Birch has enjoyed 14 years of success, the state of the Seacoast restaurant industry, the labor shortage, and the key role his other restaurant, Chapel + Main, has played in the revitalization of downtown Dover.
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In August 1905, the eyes of the world were looking at Portsmouth, N.H.
The site of the peace talks for ending the Russo-Japanese War, Portsmouth played host to the delegates from Russia and Japan, who hashed out the particulars of the deal at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
In this weeks-long affair, the citizens of Portsmouth rallied around the cause, hosting dinners, parties, and parades to create an environment suitable for bringing the Russo-Japanese War (named World War Zero due to alliances) to a swift end.
On today's episode, Portsmouth Treaty expert Stephanie Seacord joins the podcast to discuss why Russia and Japan went to war, why the United States intervened, how Portsmouth became the center of the talks, what happened at the shipyard, why the citizens of Portsmouth are partly to thank for the war's end, and so much more. Plus, why is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, M.E.?!?!
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Jessica Sunshine couldn't take it anymore.
New Hampshire's changing policies. The complaints from the parents. The stress.
So, after 10 years of teaching high school English across several New Hampshire high schools, the 32-year-old won't be returning to the classroom this year.
Instead, she's focusing on building her dream of helping students feel seen and heard in a different way: yoga.
An accomplished yoga teacher at Prasada Yoga (North Hampton), Bryony Body (Exeter), Good Vibes Yoga (Ogunquit), and Seavasana (and formerly of Yogasmith and Barre & Soul), she's now a reiki master and a sound healer. She also manages social media for Portsmouth Paddle Co.
From the West End of Portsmouth, Jessica sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she won't be returning to the school this year, and what it's like now working full-time in yoga & healing. Plus, she shares her heartbreaking stories of losing her father suddenly, dealing with chronic pain, and the eating disorders she used to struggle with.
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On one of the biggest days of their lives, Bill and Bennett Camarda's lives were flipped upside down.
On today's episode, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Limitless Fitness (Epping & Greenland, N.H.) open up about the emotional rollercoaster of the last two years, from dealing with unimaginable grief, to acquiring Limitless in 2024, building a second location, and so much more.
From the West End of Portsmouth, the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo join host Troy Farkas to discuss the fairytale-like circumstances they met under, Bill's years-long pursuit of Bennett, living in Atlanta & Chicago together, moving to the Seacoast, & the family crisis that led Bill and Bennett to leave their successful corporate careers behind.
Plus, why they acquired Limitless in 2024, the crazy behind-the-scenes of opening their Greenland location in July, and what makes Limitless Fitness, an exclusively 1-on-1 gym, a disruptive force in the Seacoast's fitness offerings.
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Want to meet other "Seacoast Stories" listeners? Great! Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is headed to Dover THIS WEDNESDAY, 8/20, at 7 p.m. You can sign up here for this one-of-a-kind experience.
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Are you holding yourself back without even realizing it?
Julie Costa used to.
But then, she found hypnotherapy. And ever since she started getting out of her own way, she's now committed to helping others dig underneath the subconscious so they can unlock their true potential as well.
Formerly a high-level employee at Lululemon and a bodybuilding competitor, Julie is now a certified hypnotherapist and business coach who uses hypnotherapy to help business owners navigate the troublesome waters of entrepreneurship. She also certifies other hypnotherapy practicioners. Based in Newburyport, M.A., Julie was selected as Boston's best hypnotherapist in 2024.
In this bonus episode of "Seacoast Stories," Julie joins host Troy Farkas to discuss how hypnotherapy changed her life, how she uses it to change others' lives, working at Lululemon in its heyday, getting laid off from Lulu and the identity crisis she suffered as a result, losing her mother in a tragic accident early in life, and more. Plus, what even is the Seacoast, anyway?
To learn more about Julie's services, you can visit her website juliecosta.com or follow her on Instagram @julie.m.costa.
To support "Seacoast Stories," follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also sign up for the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H.
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Where are all the Seacoast men?
Every week, it feels like a new women's group pops up. And understandably so! Women NEED a safe space to gather, connect, and feel safe. "Seacoast Stories" supports all of those groups.
But we also recognize that men need connection, too, especially as traditional masculinity has come under intense public scrutiny.
What even is masculinity? What does it mean to be a man in 2025?
From the West End of Portsmouth, host Troy Farkas sits down with three other Seacoast men to *try* to get to the bottom of these answers. On this episode, spiritual guide Seth Pearson, podcast host Andy Demeo, and tech entrepreneur Ryan Lambert join "Seacoast Stories" to discuss problems facing young boys today, how parenting has changed, what women really seek in their male partners, how a man should show up sexually, the importance of financial stability, why men are "maladapted" for the modern world, and even ... mud wrestling?
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"You should sell these!"
That's what Jeff Buckwalter said to his sister-in-law, Leigh Kellis, when he first took a bite of the potato-based donut she made in her home kitchen.
Soon after, Leigh took his advice by opening The Holy Donut on Park Avenue in Portland, M.E., in 2012.
A year later, after the Instagram-friendly potato donuts became a hit in the town, Kellis brought Jeff -- with nearly two decades of big business experience under his belt -- to turn The Holy Donut into a legitimate company.
The Holy Donut has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine, The Boston Globe, and CNN, and has become a staple in Portland, considered by many to be the "foodiest city in America." They also ship their beloved donuts nationwide.
From the West End of Portsmouth, The Holy Donut C.E.O. Jeff Buckwalter joins host Troy Farkas to discuss why he joined the family business in 2013, the mess he inherited when he came on board, how Portland became a foodie destination, and the surge in national press The Holy Donut received in the first half of the 2010s. Plus, why they opened more locations, how the pandemic nearly crushed the business, and how they're pivoting their business model as a result.
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Inga Potter knew there was a better way.
So when her colleagues told her about the indelible benefits of kelp, the marine biologist couldn't help but go down a rabbit hole about the seaweed strand that looked to be the next big thing in the wellness industry.
Then, when Inga told her longtime friend Krista Rosen, a former lawyer, about her kelp-based dreams, the two decided to go all in together.
The result?
Cold Current Kelp, a Maine-based skincare company which manufactures kelp-based products like the Kelp Glow Facial Oil.
From the Cold Current Kelp headquarters in Kittery, M.E., Krista Rosen and Inga Potter sit down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why the two friends decided to start a kelp business together, the benefits of kelp, securing nearly $1 million in research grants, why Maine is at the forefront of kelp farming in the country, and more.
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To support Cold Current Kelp, you can check out their products on their website. Inga's 2025 TedX Portsmouth talk is also here on YouTube.
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"Who is my father?"
Tanya Hart asked herself this question repeatedly through the first 40 years of her life.
Until, one day in 2020, she finally found the answer.
From the West End of Portsmouth, the Seacoast business tycoon sits down with host Troy Farkas to tell the WILD story of how she tracked down her biological father during the pandemic. Then, the Oomph Salon & Ash Alchemy owner discusses why she started Oomph, what makes it one of the most noteworthy salons in New England, her unprecedented approach to running her businesses, and more.
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David Vargas was a f**k-up.
As a teenager in Santa Ana, Calif., the devil tapped him on the shoulder every day. Without a clear direction in life, he started smoking marijuana, which quickly turned into doing all the drugs: Cocaine, ecstacy, ketamine, and more. Drugs were the only thing David believed he was good at.
Until, one day, he prepared a fried bologna sandwich for his friends while they were high. David realized then that maybe cooking was something he could pursue professionally. Food is life in his Mexican culture, and what better way to honor that than by bringing people together through delicious food?
From Noble High School in North Berwick, M.E., Chef Vargas of Vida Cantina and Ore Nell's Barbecue sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss his rampant teenage drug use in southern California, getting kicked out of high school after threatening his teacher's life, bone-chilling experiences with racism, attending culinary school in Minnesota, his near-death experience in The Virgin Islands, the $35,000 mistake food truck mistake, supporting a family of four on $12 per hour, the Food Network appearance that changed the trajectory of Vida Cantina, his new career, and SO much more.
To support Chef Vargas, you can attend and/or become a sponsor of the New England B.I.P.O.C. Fest on 8/17 in Portsmouth!
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To secure your seat at the "Seacoast Stories Dinner Club" this Wednesday, 7/16, at 7 p.m. in downtown Portsmouth, take the personality quiz here.
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