CITY OF HOPE | ROBIN MILLER & KATIE EASTHON (MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL)

NORTH SHORE GAS | TOM ARIDAS

Tom Aridas, Vice President of Local Affairs and Community Relations for North Shore Gas, joins Podcast Lake County to discuss the company's expansive service throughout Lake County and its commitment to supporting the region's continued growth. Celebrating more than 125 years of service, North Shore Gas provides reliable natural gas service to more than 165,000 residential and business customers across 54 municipalities in Lake County. During this episode, Aridas shares insights into the evolving energy needs of the region as population growth, commercial development, and increasingly energy-intensive operations continue to drive demand. Listeners will also learn how North Shore Gas is working to ensure dependable energy delivery while investing in energy-efficiency programs that help businesses manage costs, improve sustainability, and support workforce development. Discover how this long-standing utility provider continues to play a vital role in fostering economic growth and strengthening communities throughout Lake County.

AUTHOR | MARVIN BEMBRY

Marvin Bembry, President of MKB Leadership and author of the new best-seller, BURN BRIGHT NOT OUT: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining Passion and Energy in Your Professional Life, joins Podcast Lake County for this episode recorded before a live audience. A recognized leadership expert and speaker, Bembry helps professionals and organizations build resilient, high-performing cultures while preventing burnout and sustaining long-term success.

CITY OF HOPE | ROBIN MILLER & KATIE EASTHON (MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL)

This Mother’s Day special highlights three generations of one family, two of whom are employees at City of Hope, and the diagnosis that changed their lives forever. Our stories connect us, and in this powerful episode of Podcast Lake County, we explore how one family found the strength and resilience to navigate their journey and ensure a meaningful, good goodbye.

DOUBLE A TRAVEL | DONNA LANGLEY

Donna Langley, owner of Double A Travel, takes us on a tour of the travel industry highlighting popular locations and some of the current trends in travel vacations. Need a Sleepcation? Learn about some of the best places for rest and relaxation; cruising options and details for consideration as you plan your next personal, group or family vacation.

LAKE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | DR. CARLOTTA ROMAN

Dr. Carlotta Roman, Chair of the Lake County Workforce Development Board, provides a high-level overview of how her organization is helping to keep Lake County residents employed and businesses competitive. Through strong collaboration with community partners and advisory groups, the Lake County Workforce Development Board and the Job Center of Lake County offer numerous ways for businesses to engage. Using data-driven service models and strategic programming, these organizations are strengthening the local economy while building a vital youth-to-career pipeline that attracts, trains, and retains a skilled workforce for the future.