International Connection Radio's Tracks

Popular New England Snowmaker Brian Hughes has a conversation with Broadcaster Victoria Gaither about what his life and snowmaking.

Vail Village, Vail, Colorado Broadcaster and Photographer Victoria Gaither talks with Bart Cuomo, the President /Co-Founder/Managing Broker at Vail Realty, in this podcast. Bart, originally from Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, talks about how his love of skiing brought him to Vail, Colorado. On this day, Cuomo and a dozen friends, colleagues, and family members dress up in cow costumes to help raise money for Parkinson's Disease. Our talk takes place near his office in Vail Village. During our conversation, Bart is stopped by three locals who ask how things are going, which leads to a discussion about how friendly locals are at Vail and the importance of community. Bart founded Vail Realty in 1989 and continues to serve vacationers, tourists, locals, international travelers, and families. To learn more https://vailrealty.com/In the cover photo, Bart Cuomo is wearing the cow costume.

Big Snow, American Dream, New JerseyBroadcaster, Storyteller, and Photographer Victoria Gaither sit down with winter enthusiasts and coach Derrick Washington to talk about the importance of winter sports. Today's podcast was recorded at Big Snow at the American Dream Mall, where Derrick talks about why it's important to get kids and people of color involved in winter sports. He has many years of experience in the ski industry, bicycle riding, and other activities.To learn more about his events, which include Big Snow, 4 Seasons Alpine, Cycling, and Diving, search his name on Facebook.

Ocean City, MarylandWhat happens when childhood friends Michael Bucciero and Joseph Lanza meet up in Ocean City, Maryland, for a weekend of fun? A conversation about what it was like growing up in Brooklyn, New York, how Michael became a ski instructor, and an acknowledgment of friends from the old neighborhood who are no longer with us. Broadcaster Victoria Gaither sits with Michael and Joseph for this fun conversation that took place on the patio bayside in Ocean City, Maryland. Joseph is now retired. Michael is still a ski instructor.

News Broadcaster Victoria Gaither had an opportunity to talk with Victor J. Schoenbach, Ph.D. retired Epidemiologist who taught at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the conservation picks up with Victor explaining what he did for so many years and his contributions to his field. Thank you for your time on this day Victor. For more information, click this link http://www.epidemiolog.net/vjs/

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News Broadcaster Victoria Gaither talks with Bobby Johnson Jr., seasoned ski instructor and the first Black man to hold the position of ski school director in Vermont. This conversation takes place at Killington Ski Resort. Bobby talks about the industry and why having people of color on the slopes matter. He also created a Facebook group, Follow the Snow, a community for skiers and snowboarders to post about their experiences following the snow. His credentials include Level 3 Alpine & Level 3 Telemark and Level 2 Snowboard Instructor at PSIA/AASI-Eastern Division. To learn more or follow Bobby click the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/555146181600675

Broadcaster Victoria Gaither sits down with Killington Musician Bob Kennedy to talk about the music industry and what life is like for musicians in 2013. This interview takes place at Mountain Green Resort in Killington, Vermont.

Broadcaster and Podcaster Victoria Gaither sits down with Dave Manning, the owner, and operator of Black Dog Sports in Killington, Vermont, to talk about the ski industry, global warming, Covid, and equipment. This conversation takes place early in the morning inside Black Dog Sports, located inside Mountain Green Resort. Victoria has interviewed Dave before and written about his waxing technique, which he explains in this podcast. To learn more, click the link https://blackdogdeals.com

Vermont Snow-groomer Brian Hughes sits down with Broadcaster Victoria Gaither to talk Middlebury Snow Bowl, being featured on New Hampshire’s WMUR news, a new audience of groovy people, retirement, global warming, and winter ski season 2023. Victoria has covered Brian’s career for 3 years and frequently has a one-on-one sit down with him. Today's conversation takes place in Killington, Vermont, and we pick up the conversation with Brian talking about Middlebury Snow Bowl and the Rikert Outdoor Center.

It’s been a while since I caught up with International Wellologist, Fitness Expert, and my friend Candice Camille. Today, I interviewed her inside her car as we prepared for a challenge run at Allen Pond Park in Bowie, Maryland. In this podcast, Candice talks about why finishing matters, her wellness journey, and why investing in yourself is the ultimate gift.

Every December Businesswoman Hillary Tattersall of Chicks Picks by Hillary rents out 17,000 square feet of retail space and opens her popular Christmas Pop-up shop at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Virginia. In this podcast episode Hillary talks about the shop and why she keeps doing it. Plus, why you can find everything on your Christmas list! Follow her on IG at hillaryschickspick.

Emmy Award Winning Journalist Victoria Gaither sits down with Monica Shire who along with her husband Tim owns and runs Cob Hill Farm. Along with the farm, they run three separate camp sites, each with their own personality and adventure. Monica an avid beekeeper, lover of outdoors, and an educator with over 20 years of experience in pre-kindergarten and first grade talks about her life and why bees matter. To learn more her camp sites click the link https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50320356?source_impression_id=p3_1663514240_egn0XRBmc4mpfWK8

News Broadcaster Victoria Gaither sits down with motivator, trainer, and all-around beautiful human beings Kristina Shearin who just opened Sweat Society KW in Key West, FL. Kristina who takes a different approach to exercising the body shares her passion for health and motivation.

News Broadcaster Victoria Gaither sits down with Captain Forrest Shearin of Gone Coastal Charter in Key West, Florida. Captain Shearin originally from Deltaville, Virginia, talks about his passion for being on the water and advice about boating. Plus, how he enjoys taking passengers out on the water. https://www.gonecoastalcharterskw.com/

Carr interview at Art Galley

Storyteller and Photojournalist Victoria Gaither sit down with Calista Budrow, owner, and operator along with her husband, Brian of GreenSpell, a plant shop in Rutland, Vermont. Calista talks about her passion for house plants, how the shop started, and advice on caring for house plants. To learn more follow them on Instagram at @greenspell_plantshop or visit https://www.green-spell.com/

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster & Photographer Victoria Gaither has a conversation with Emily and Sarah Hyatt in Berlin, Maryland at the Snowball Stand. The sisters explain how their jewelry and accessories business came about. Fresh, Fabulous, and Fancy describes the line of jewelry and accessories. Emily and Sarah didn’t see what they were looking for in the market and decided to make their own jewelry. The girl’s grandmother Marlene Faye Hyatt is also a big inspiration and influence on the line. In their first-ever interview hear what the sisters have to say. To see the line click https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForeverFayeCo Plus, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest under the name Forever Faye Co

Designer Mark Burnett sees the Martin Henry Freeman sculpture in Downtown Rutland Vermont for the first time. Mark’s design was chosen for the project. Freeman the first Black President of an American College is from Rutland and along with Sculpturist Don Ramey, Mark helped bring Freeman to life. Hear Mark’s thoughts on the sculpture and why it was important to view it during Black History Month.

Snowmaker Brian Hughes sits down with Broadcaster Victoria Gaither to talk about 28 years of making snow and working at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vermont. Brian a well-known fixture in Killington tells the story of how he landed in Vermont and what bugs him the most about visitors to the mountain. You can follow the king of snowmaking on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brianhughes6522/