S1 E1: Walking Out of the Darkness with AFSP NENY Executive Director Missy Stolfi

Ann Donnelly on September 9, 2026

Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. In this debut episode of the AFSP Northeastern New York podcast, guest host Ann Donnelly (North Country Media Network) speaks with Missy Stolfi, Executive Director of the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter. Together, they discuss the transformative power of coming together as a community, what to expect at the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walks, and how grassroots action across our 15-county region is saving lives and bringing hope to thousands.

S4 E12: Unlocking Upstate NY: Small Business Resources, Upskilling & Economic Strategy with Carrie Woerner

Ann Donnelly on August 25, 2026

In this episode of the Building Success Stories Podcast, Ann Donnelly sits down with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner at ADKtechs headquarters to dissect the economic engines driving Upstate New York. They trace Carrie’s strategic career shifts, from the early days of e-commerce to shaping policy for a diverse, 135,000-person district spanning Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties.

S4 E7: Redefining End-of-Life Care: Leadership, Compassion, and Operations with Nick George of High Peaks Hospice

Ann Donnelly on July 1, 2026

In this powerful episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Nick George, the Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice. Celebrating 40 years of service, High Peaks Hospice provides vital, compassionate end-of-life care across six New York State counties. Operating within the second-largest geographic coverage area for a hospice in the state, Nick and his team of nearly 50 staff members bring their services directly to the communities they serve.

S4 E3: John Snyder, Executive Director, The Park Theater Foundation, Glens Falls, NY

Ann Donnelly on May 26, 2026

In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with John Snyder, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls, New York. Relocating from a remote village in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, John brings a unique blend of experience in the performing arts and nonprofit leadership to the historic downtown venue. Listen in as they discuss John’s community-driven vision for the theater, exciting new summer programming, and his ultimate goal to get Glens Falls audiences up out of their seats and dancing.

S3 E21: Colleen Carlson, Director of Sales, Saratoga Casino Hotel

Ann Donnelly on April 28, 2026

In this episode, Ann Donnelly sits down with Colleen Carlson, the Director of Sales at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, to explore a career that spans decades at one of Saratoga’s most iconic properties. From her humble beginnings selling race programs at age 15 to overseeing sales for a massive complex that includes a hotel, casino, fine dining, and elite event spaces, Colleen shares the “magic” behind their “under one roof” strategy.

S3 E20: Sharon Horton, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Northern Saratoga, Warren, Washington Counties

Ann Donnelly on April 20, 2026

In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Sharon Horton, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. With a rich background spanning hospitality and major nonprofits such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and NAMI, Sharon brings a wealth of operational and advocacy expertise to the region’s housing challenges. Sharon discusses the profound, generational impact of homeownership, the organization’s strategic pivot to modular building to combat rising costs and weather delays, and the exciting new initiatives on the horizon—including a powerful “Women Build” project in Hudson Falls.