Welcome to the Happy Hour! 🌴🎤

In this episode, we welcome the multi-talented Rodney Villanueva—an entrepreneur, musician, and comedian who has dedicated his entire life to the noble art of making people smile. Rodney grew up in a household full of entertainment, absorbing the rich culture of Hawaiian music and finding early inspiration in the legendary Bette Midler (which explains his great taste!). He has spent his life sharing stages with incredible artists, but these days, he is channeling his energy into his favorite audience: our local senior citizens. Settle in and join us for a beautiful, laugh-out-loud conversation about keeping a positive attitude, the healing power of a good joke, and how laughter can bring true, deep meaning to life.

The Happy Hour is a podcast of real stories and diverse voices. Topics include health, education, travel, and oral history, all centered on personal experiences that connect listeners across generations.

Your host Liz leads a warm, thoughtful interview that brings community stories to life. Each episode highlights a different journey, encouraging reflection on how the past shapes the present and deepening our sense of shared community.

Tune in to celebrate the narratives that connect us.

Special Thanks to "DREHZ" Dwayne Andres for the music.

Welcome to the Happy Hour!

In this episode, we welcome Marie Wolf. Marie is a lifelong Buffalonian who shares what it was like growing up in the local area, her life with her beloved husband Roger, and her journey raising four amazing children. We also talk about her busy life today with her ever-growing family and the joy of spending time with her grandchildren. Settle in, and enjoy this warm conversation filled with local history and family love!

The Happy Hour is a podcast of real stories and diverse voices. Topics include health, education, travel, and oral history, all centered on personal experiences that connect listeners across generations.

Your host Liz leads a warm, thoughtful interview that brings community stories to life. Each episode highlights a different journey, encouraging reflection on how the past shapes the present and deepening our sense of shared community.

Tune in to celebrate the narratives that connect us.

Special Thanks to "DREHZ" Dwayne Andres for the music.

Welcome to the Happy Hour!

In this episode, we welcome Annette Kam—a wife, mother, and author who is rewriting the rules on a tough topic. Annette opens up about the hurdles she faced growing up and how those exact life experiences inspired her to write her hit book, "Wait, Don't Die Yet!" It’s a beautifully practical guide that is sparking vital conversations and inspiring families all around the world. Settle in, and get ready for a lively, eye-opening chat that is equal parts heart, wisdom, and inspiration!

Your host Liz leads a warm, thoughtful interview that brings community stories to life. Each episode highlights a different journey, encouraging reflection on how the past shapes the present and deepening our sense of shared community.

Tune in to celebrate the narratives that connect us.

Special Thanks to "DREHZ" Dwayne Andres for the music.

We welcome Hugh Nash Keel a retired Army Colonel who dedicated his life to serving our military, our seniors and so much more.

The Happy Hour is a podcast of real stories and diverse voices. Topics include health, education, travel, and oral history, all centered on personal experiences that connect listeners across generations.

In the Oral History series, host Liz—an oral historian and children’s author—captures firsthand narratives from people of varied backgrounds. Inspired by her childhood conversations with elders, Liz leads warm, thoughtful interviews that bring community stories to life.

Each episode highlights a different journey, encouraging reflection on how the past shapes the present and deepening our sense of shared community.

Tune in to celebrate the narratives that connect us.

Special Thanks to "DREHZ" Dwayne Andres for the music.

We welcome Yona Chock as she shares her life story, reflecting on her childhood, travels, her education, and family.

Yona's story is the first of our ORAL HISTORY Series.

The Happy Hour is a podcast of real stories and diverse voices. Topics include health, education, travel, and oral history, all centered on personal experiences that connect listeners across generations.

In the Oral History series, host Liz—an oral historian and children’s author—captures firsthand narratives from people of varied backgrounds. Inspired by her childhood conversations with elders, Liz leads warm, thoughtful interviews that bring community stories to life.

Each episode highlights a different journey, encouraging reflection on how the past shapes the present and deepening our sense of shared community.

Tune in to celebrate the narratives that connect us.

Special Thanks to "DREHZ" Dwayne Andres for the music.