In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto brings together a vibrant mix of conversation around business, beauty, and community. Guests Taryn from Milk & Honey Skin Studio and Terry with The Pampered Chef share their experiences as local entrepreneurs, offering insights into the beauty i

Media Squatch, 06/25/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto shines a spotlight on Lynchburg Restaurant Week with guest Megan Williams from Vista Graphics, highlighting its collaboration with Meals on Wheels. Heather also chats with Malik Stewart of M2 Landscaping and the 434 Hub about his entrepreneurial

Media Squatch, 06/11/2025

In this episode, hosts Heather Alto and Mike delve into the importance of self-care, community involvement, and mental health awareness. They share personal experiences about managing the demands of work, family, and personal well-being, while spotlighting upcoming local events. Guests from Kairos C

Media Squatch, 06/04/2025

In this episode, the hosts engage in a dynamic discussion covering local events, business insights, and community engagement. They highlight the value of conducting mid-year business reviews, focusing on evaluating goals and measuring customer satisfaction. Listeners are also given a preview of upco

Media Squatch, 05/28/2025

Media Squatch, 05/21/2025

In this episode, the hosts and guests dive into local happenings, business networking, and the power of community involvement. Heather kicks things off with an intro, proudly sharing that the show is sponsored by the Central Virginia Business Coalition. Heather Alto spotlights several upcoming coali

Media Squatch, 05/14/2025

In this episode, a bunch of great voices come together to chat about local events, personal experiences, and insights from their work. It kicks off with some announcements—including the “First Annual Fur Baby Fundraiser” and other happenings from the Central Virginia Business Coalition. Mike and Mag

Media Squatch, 05/07/2025

In this episode of "Talk Local to Me," hosts Heather Alto and Mike chat with Skylar Cardenas and Heather Schrader from the Bair Foundation, a therapeutic foster care organization. They dive into what makes foster care so complex, especially for kids dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Media Squatch, 04/30/2025

In the 200th episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather Alto and Mike Norfield look back on how far the podcast has come and what it’s meant for local businesses in Central Virginia. They chat about the show’s journey—from its early days to now having welcomed over 300 guests. This milestone episode

Media Squatch, 04/23/2025

In this episode, the crew chats about why supporting local businesses really matters, how to market smarter (not harder), and why getting involved in your community is such a big deal. Heather Alto from the Central Virginia Business Coalition stops by to share some great takeaways from a recent home

Media Squatch, 04/09/2025

In this episode of Talk Local To Me, the conversation focuses on what's happening around the region, the power of music, and how local organizations are making an impact.With Heather out this week, the show kicks off with a spotlight on the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. Ula Kauppi, executive directo

Media Squatch, 04/02/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto chats with a great lineup of guests about all things local—businesses, community support, and health services. Heather shares the scoop on some upcoming events like a business summit and the Central Virginia Home and Garden Show, and talks about

Media Squatch, 03/26/2025

On this episode of Talk Local To Me, hosts Heather Alto and Mike Norfield from the Central Virginia Business Coalition chat about why community engagement and networking matter for local businesses. They give the scoop on upcoming events like coffee talks and the Lead On Summit, highlighting how col

Media Squatch, 03/19/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Mike Norfield, owner and director of Visiting Angels of Lynchburg, dives into the local business scene in Lynchburg, Virginia. He’s joined by Jennifer Adams from Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, along with Heather from the Central Virginia Business Coa

Media Squatch, 03/12/2025

In this episode, we’re diving into local business events and opportunities in Central Virginia! Heather Alto from the Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC) shares the scoop on networking events like coffee talks and the Lead On Summit. Mike Norfield from Visiting Angels talks about why communi

Media Squatch, 03/05/2025

On this week’s episode of Talk Local To Me, we’re diving into the shift to spring and all the exciting events coming up! From networking meetups and the Lead On Business Summit to the Home & Garden Show and Empower Women series, there’s a lot happening in the community—including the buzz around the

Media Squatch, 02/26/2025

On this week’s episode of Talk Local To Me, we’re covering everything from local business events to the benefits of a clean workspace and creating a positive workplace culture.Heather shares details about upcoming Central Virginia Business Coalition events, including the annual business awards dinne

Media Squatch, 02/05/2025

This week on Talk Local to Me, we covered everything from business growth and community engagement to the joys (and challenges!) of animal husbandry.Heather shared exciting upcoming events from the Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC), including networking sessions, a business banquet, and a

Media Squatch, 01/29/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosted by Heather Alto, the focus is on community engagement and supporting local businesses. The show begins with a promotional message from Intuit TurboTax, followed by Heather discussing her dislike for cold weather and the absence of her co-host Mike. She hig

Media Squatch, 01/22/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto shares updates on the Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC) and takes a moment to send heartfelt condolences to co-host Mike Norfield, who’s away dealing with a family loss. Guest Chris Townsend from Madison House of the Arts joins the sho

Media Squatch, 01/15/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, the speakers focus on personal growth, self-care, and community engagement as they welcome the New Year. Heather discusses her goals and the importance of prioritizing health, while Mike emphasizes self-care's role in supporting others. Guest Jason from doTERRA s

Media Squatch, 01/08/2025

In this episode, hosts Heather Alto and Mike Norfield welcome guests Samantha from Amedisys and Matt from Davis Heating and Cooling to chat about recent local events, especially the Christmas parades in Bedford and Lynchburg. They share stories about the creative parade floats, the power of live str

Media Squatch, 12/11/2024

In this episode of Talk Local To Me, hosts Heather Alto and Mike Norfield are joined by Mike Dodson from Omega Disaster Restoration and Foster Garrett from the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce to chat about all the exciting Christmas events happening in Bedford, Virginia. They’re thrilled to be back

Media Squatch, 12/04/2024

On this week’s Talk Local to Me, Heather Alto from the Central Virginia Business Coalition chats about everything happening around the holidays in Central Virginia. She kicks things off with talk about Amazon’s Black Friday deals and Gallagher’s insurance services, then dives into Thanksgiving, Smal

Media Squatch, 11/27/2024