No community is complete without a library, so we’re lucky to have them throughout our neighborhoods, thanks to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh system.   In this episode, we welcomed Andrew Medlar, the library’s new president, to discuss his history in the profession, the important role of libraries in society, what the future holds for the system — and the surprising account of why our Carnegies were not the first Carnegies.   Visit Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh online at https://www.carnegielibrary.org/.  ..read more

Chris Posti started writing at 8 years old, but she only got to releasing her first novel six decades later.   Posti’s “Falling Apart, Falling for You” centers on three women gathering for their 40th high school reunion in a fictional Western Pennsylvania town and their life-changing experiences. It the first of Posti’s “Next Act” trilogy, her first foray into fiction after a career as an executive coach, nonfiction author and newspaper columnist, to name just a few of her endeavors.   After the book's release on April 29, Posti’s 70th birthday, we discussed her latest career reinven ..read more

Today, the doctor's office can be your own personal office... or your living room, or the dining, or even a public park, if you so choose. Telehealth visits, which many patients experienced for the first time during the past couple years, allow more flexibility in how Americans access their health care providers. And they're here to stay, as the type of visit has inherent benefits in convenience and comfort, particularly for mental health visits. To share expertise on telehealth and discuss what the future might bring, Jennifer Christman, president of Western Pennsylvania-based mental health a ..read more

In any Pittsburgh neighborhood, you’re likely to find century-old buildings with deep history. Whether they are in good shape isn’t as certain.   Preserving our past or, more specifically, finding new uses for it is central to the mission of the Young Preservationists Association, a nonprofit that shines a spotlight on underserved historic sites in the community and invites young people to have a voice in preservation. YPA Executive Director Matthew Craig joined us to discuss the group’s goals and work in the community.   Learn more about the YPA here: https://youngpreservationi ..read more

After the pandemic threw a wrench in her 2020 plans, Kelli Komondor is thriving in 2021. She started her own marketing firm, K2 Creative, and is sharing her success story — along with 20 of her friends — in “Twenty Won.” The anthology collects stories about business resilience during the global crisis from 21 female entrepreneurs.   Kelli and Renee DiMichiei Farrow, who penned the forward for the book and inspired Kelli along the way, joined us for our latest episode. We discussed lessons and themes from the book and tips for business success during times of crisis.   Learn more abou ..read more

  A flutist, tubist and failed recorder player are talking music during this episode of the P100 Podcast, as we welcomed Dr. Brittany Trotter, whose skill with the flute landed her one of the two spots in Pittsburgh-based UniSound’s new Black Teaching Artist-In-Residence Program. We chatted about the convergence of classical instruments in modern sounds, how Lizzo created a flute renaissance, and how teaching music has changed in the past year. To hear more for Dr. Trotter, check her out playing Ian Clarke’s “Zoom Tube”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldoM6vQuao4&t=24s  Or visit ..read more

If there’s even been a time for comedians, it’s now. Around Pittsburgh, Arcade Comedy Theater is providing some much-needed levity with live online shows. Jason Clark, general manager of the popular Cultural District venue, joined the P100 Podcast to discuss the theater’s online shift, the deep respect Pittsburghers have for the art of comedy, and why supporting the arts is so important. (We also learn that one of our hosts has a long way to go before becoming a standup star.) Find Arcade Comedy Theater’s events schedule here, and you can help the great staff provide more laughs by donating he ..read more

As connected as the world is, it’s still tough to meet people. Sure, there’s online dating, but with a raft of options, algorithms and, oh, a pandemic complicating the in-person process, courtship is a little different these days.   Enter The Modern Matchmaker. Susan Dunhoff, a professional matchmaker and relationship expert, joined the podcast to chat about her Pittsburgh firm’s 30-year history, successes, the ups and downs of the dating world, and how her business has changed to reflect today’s environment. And for singles and soulmates alike, there are some great lessons about love. &n ..read more

  The latest P100 Podcast is all about giving — giving blood, that is. Or the ways you can help Pittsburgh’s primary blood bank if you aren’t eligible to donate. We chatted with Mark Giaquinto, president and chief financial officer of the Blood Science Foundation, the fundraising and philanthropic arm of Vitalant (formerly known as Central Blood Bank). Even before the pandemic’s disruptions, our region faced a steep decline in regular blood donors, with collections dropping by 50% over the past decade. We got into the reasons why that is — and how to reverse the trend. For more, see: http ..read more

Data breaches. Chances are you’ve been a part of one. The hosts of the P100 Podcast can say so — as can thousands of businesses.   With the U.S. on pace for a record year in data breaches, welcomed Mark Parker of the technology company Three Wire Systems to discuss cybersecurity and why private businesses should consider more strict Department of Defense standards to protect their businesses.   Over the conversation, we learned just why our data is so valuable, why data breaches continue to proliferate and how cybersecurity is a lot like an onion.   Learn more about Three Wire S ..read more