Best of Wooster

Seth Scrimo
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Welcome to the Best of Wooster Podcast! This is where we celebrate the heart and soul of Wooster, Ohio—highlighting the inspiring individuals, thriving businesses, and remarkable stories that make our community so special. Hosted by Seth Scrimo—a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, devoted father, husband, and follower of Christ—this podcast spotlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Wooster, Ohio, extraordinary. As a 7x #1 Best-Selling Author and Nutrition Coach, Seth dives into conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

  1. 1d ago

    Aging Well in Wayne County | Bonnie Hall from West View Healthy Living

    On this episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast, I sat down with Bonnie Hall, President and CEO of West View Healthy Living. Bonnie has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for 30 years, and her heart for senior care started long before she became a leader in the field. She grew up watching both of her parents serve as administrators, started working in a facility at 15 years old, and quickly fell in love with caring for the geriatric population. We talked about what West View Healthy Living does for residents, families, and the larger Wayne County community, and how senior living has changed over the years. One thing that stood out to me was Bonnie’s heart for protecting the rights, dignity, and quality of life of the people she serves. This conversation is about leadership, caregiving, active aging, advocacy, nonprofit work, and what it means to help people age well with purpose. We also talked about West View’s growth, including their short-term skilled care, independent living apartments, Event Center, and Wellness Center. Bonnie’s story is a reminder that senior care is not just about buildings or services. It is about people. It is about families. It is about dignity. It is about helping others live well in every season of life. Listen to the full episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast. You can learn more about West View Healthy Living here: https://wvhl.org/ #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #WestViewHealthyLiving #SeniorCare #AgingWell #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal #NonprofitLeadership

    Aging Well in Wayne County | Bonnie Hall from West View Healthy Living

  2. 3d ago

    Why State Government Matters : Laura Sirot

    Some conversations are about more than a campaign. They are about listening, learning, family, community, and why local and state involvement matters. On this episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast, I sat down with Laura Sirot to talk about her decision to run for state senate, what she has learned as a first-time candidate, and what she is hearing from people across the district. We talked about family, public service, the importance of voters having choices, and what state senators actually do. Laura also shared what it has been like to step into a very public role as someone who tends to be more introverted, the learning curve of running for office, and how she balances campaigning, family, work, and staying grounded. One thing that stood out to me was the importance of face-to-face conversations. Showing up. Listening. Knocking doors. Talking with people. Learning what matters to families and communities. Whether you follow politics closely or not, this episode is a good reminder that local and state government impacts real people, real families, and real communities. Listen to the full episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast. #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #LocalStories #CommunityConversation #Ohio #PublicService #SupportLocal #scrimofitness

    Why State Government Matters : Laura Sirot

  3. 5d ago

    Behind the Chair: Emily Turner’s Story of Faith, Family, and Confidence

    Some careers are about the service. Others are about the people. For Emily Turner, being a hairstylist is about more than hair. On this episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast, I sat down with Emily to talk about her journey as a hairstylist, mom, business owner, and someone who truly cares about creating a safe place for the people who sit in her chair. We talked about what first drew her to the hair industry, how she built confidence over time, and what it was like growing a clientele in a field with so many talented stylists. One thing that stood out to me was how much Emily cares about making people feel seen, welcomed, and good about themselves. Her studio is not just a place to get your hair done. It is a place where clients can feel comfortable, talk, laugh, breathe, and leave feeling better than when they walked in. We also talked about faith, family, motherhood, social media, continuing to learn, and the classes she teaches at the Christian Children’s Home. Emily’s advice was simple but powerful: Put God first.Keep trying on the hard days.And always continue to learn. This was a great conversation about confidence, purpose, serving people well, and the heart behind the chair. Listen to the full episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast. #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #SupportLocal #LocalBusiness #Hairstylist #FaithFamilyCommunity #WomenInBusiness #Scrimofitness

    Behind the Chair: Emily Turner’s Story of Faith, Family, and Confidence

  4. Aug 3

    Joy as a Business Strategy: Laura Newberry Yokley from Sonrisa Brands

    What if joy was not just a feeling… but a business strategy? On this episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast, I sat down with Laura Newberry-Yokley from Sonrisa Brands. Sonrisa means “smile” in Spanish, and Laura has built an entire ecosystem around joy, leadership, healing, writing, publishing, Reiki, and personal growth. We talked about how Sonrisa started as “Laura in company form,” how motherhood helped shape the beginning of her business, and how her background in religious studies and business eventually came together instead of staying separate. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was hearing Laura describe Sonrisa as her “leadership lab.” A place where gratitude, joy, healing, spirituality, and business are not treated like separate worlds. They are all connected. We also talked about conscious business, helping people share their stories, writing books, Reiki, community, and what it means to walk back home to yourself in your 40s. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they were “too many things” or wondered how all the different pieces of their life fit together. Laura’s story is a reminder that your gifts do not have to compete with each other. They can work together. Listen to the full episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast. #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #SonrisaBrands #ConsciousBusiness #Leadership #Healing #Reiki #Writing #PersonalGrowth #SupportLocal #Scrimofitness

    Joy as a Business Strategy: Laura Newberry Yokley from Sonrisa Brands

  5. Jul 27

    More Than a Shelter: Brandon from Homeward Bound

    Some conversations open your eyes to what is happening right here at home. On this episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast, I sat down with Brandon from Homeward Bound of Wayne and Holmes Counties. Brandon is a husband, a dad of three boys, and the Executive Director of Homeward Bound, a low-barrier shelter serving people experiencing homelessness in our community. We talked about what homelessness really looks like in Wooster and Wayne County, the stigma people face, the shortage of affordable housing, the role mental health plays, and what people often misunderstand about this issue. And we had a special little guest join us too, one of Brandon’s sons, Dakota. Dakota jumped in for a few fun questions and brought some extra personality to the episode. Honestly, those little moments are what make these conversations even better. This episode is about more than homelessness. It is about family. It is about compassion. It is about leadership. It is about seeing people during one of the hardest seasons of their life and choosing to serve them anyway. Brandon also shared how Homeward Bound is working to meet people where they are, create safety, build community awareness, and help people take the next step forward. Please take time to listen to this one. And if you feel led to support their mission, you can learn more here: https://www.homewardboundwwc.org/ Donate here: https://www.homewardboundwwc.org/donate The Best of Wooster Podcast is about highlighting the people and organizations making Wayne County better, and Homeward Bound is doing work our community needs to understand and support. #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #HomewardBound #HomelessnessAwareness #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal #NonprofitWork #Scrimofitness

    More Than a Shelter: Brandon from Homeward Bound

  6. Jul 13

    Where You Are Born Should Not Decide If You Live- Kathy from CAMO

    Some podcast episodes make you laugh. Some make you think. And some stop you in your tracks and remind you how much one person’s life can impact the world. This episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast is one of those. I sat down with Kathy from Central American Medical Outreach, better known as CAMO, to talk about her life, her mission, and the work being done to save lives, build bridges, and bring hope to people who need it most. Kathy’s story goes back to her time as a Peace Corps nurse from 1979 to 1981, but one moment changed the direction of her life forever. The loss of 31 babies in one month because of a lack of resources. That kind of moment does not leave you. It shapes you. It moves you. And in Kathy’s case, it became part of a lifelong mission built around one powerful belief: Where a person is born should not determine whether they live or die. In this episode, we talk about what CAMO does, how they take resources that might otherwise be wasted and put them to meaningful use, why sustainable change matters more than quick fixes, and how real humanitarian work is built through relationships, education, empowerment, and long-term commitment. We also talk about her book, Hope for the Forgotten, My Unlikely Journey, and the role Wooster and Wayne County have played in supporting this mission. This conversation is about more than nonprofit work. It is about purpose. It is about service. It is about moving from being a spectator to becoming someone who is willing to engage, serve, and persevere. If you have ever wondered how one person can make a difference, this is an episode you need to hear. Listen to the full episode of the Best of Wooster Podcast and learn more about Kathy, CAMO, and the mission of bringing hope to the forgotten. To get involved with CAMO: https://www.camo.org/ To buy Kathy’s book: https://a.co/d/07hGM0R3  #BestofWoosterPodcast #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #CAMO #CentralAmericanMedicalOutreach #HopeForTheForgotten #CommunityImpact #NonprofitWork #ServeOthers #SupportLocal #Scrimofitness

    Where You Are Born Should Not Decide If You Live- Kathy from CAMO

  7. Jun 22

    The Prescription for Better Community Healthcare: Heidi Geib and Heidi's Pharmacy

    The Prescription for Better Community Healthcare What if healthcare felt personal again? Not rushed.Not transactional.Not like just another number in a system. After more than 30 years as a pharmacist, Heidi Geib saw firsthand how healthcare was changing. She knew there had to be a better way. That's why she left the corporate pharmacy world and built Heidi's Pharmacy with a simple mission: Take care of people. In this episode, Heidi shares her journey from pharmacist to business owner, the challenges of starting from scratch, and how her team has grown from just 3 employees to 21 in only four years. We talk about: 💊 Why she left chain pharmacies❤️ What it means to put patients first🚚 Medication delivery, packaging, and home-based support🏡 The power of local healthcare and community partnerships📈 Growing a business while staying true to your values🙌 The people who helped make it all possible What stood out most to me is that Heidi's success wasn't built on prescriptions. It was built on relationships. Because at the end of the day, people don't just want healthcare. They want to know someone genuinely cares. Give this episode a listen and let us know your biggest takeaway. #TheWayneWire #WoosterOhio #WayneCountyOhio #LocalBusiness #CommunityHealthcare #SmallBusiness #HeidisPharmacy #HealthcareWithHeart #ShopLocal #CommunityMatters #Scrimofitness

    The Prescription for Better Community Healthcare: Heidi Geib and Heidi's Pharmacy

  8. Jun 15

    What Happens When an Ordinary Citizen Steps Up? Brooke Dillon

    What happens when an ordinary citizen decides to stop complaining and start getting involved? That's exactly what happened to Brooke Dillon. In this episode of Best of Wooster, Brooke shares how a local election in 2023 sparked something in her that she couldn't ignore. What started as paying attention quickly turned into volunteering, advocacy, community involvement, and eventually running for office. But this isn't just a conversation about politics. It's a conversation about leadership. About overcoming imposter syndrome. About finding the courage to step forward before you feel completely ready. We talk about: • What inspired her to get involved• The challenges of putting yourself out there• What she's hearing from people across Wayne County• Why community involvement matters• How to have conversations with people who see the world differently• What she hopes people remember about her campaign Whether you're interested in politics or not, I think you'll connect with Brooke's story because at its core it's about something bigger: Choosing to be part of the solution. Listen now and tell me this: What's one thing you'd like to see improved in Wayne County? Learn more about Brooke:https://www.brookedillonforohio.com/ Follow Brooke on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587506123691 #BestOfWooster #WoosterOhio #WayneCounty #CommunityLeadership #LocalVoices #GetInvolved #Scrimofitness

    What Happens When an Ordinary Citizen Steps Up? Brooke Dillon
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Welcome to the Best of Wooster Podcast! This is where we celebrate the heart and soul of Wooster, Ohio—highlighting the inspiring individuals, thriving businesses, and remarkable stories that make our community so special. Hosted by Seth Scrimo—a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, devoted father, husband, and follower of Christ—this podcast spotlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Wooster, Ohio, extraordinary. As a 7x #1 Best-Selling Author and Nutrition Coach, Seth dives into conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

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  • Creator
    Seth Scrimo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Seth Scrimo
  • Show Website
    Best of Wooster