Good Neighbor Podcast: Cincinnati

Deborah Coviello
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  Connecting Cincinnati Businesses and Neighbors! The Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Deborah Coviello , bridges the gap between Cincinnati residents and the incredible local business owners in the Cincinnati area. Discover the stories behind your favorite local businesses—because they're not just owners; they're your neighbors! Proud to be the #1 Cincinnati Podcast. Are you a business serving the Cincinnati area? Let’s showcase your story! Visit gnpCincinnati.com to schedule your free interview today. 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    April ABA In Ohio Helps Kids Build Independence

    A nine-year-old learning to use the bathroom might sound like a narrow goal until you hear what it gave back to an entire family: the confidence to go out to dinner together. That’s the kind of real-world change we talk about with Aaron Solomon of April ABA, an Ohio-based ABA services provider supporting children on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and kids with other behavioral needs. We get into what applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) looks like when it’s done with care, patience, and a focus on independence. Aaron shares how he entered the autism services world from the business side, then stayed because the work became a “labor of love.” We also talk about why demand is rising, why Ohio families still face gaps in access, and how early support can help kids build everyday skills that matter at home, in school, and out in the community. We also clear up misconceptions about autism, including the idea that “the spectrum” means one thing. Aaron explains how broad ASD can be, from highly intelligent kids with social anxiety to children who need help with foundational life skills, and why getting support should feel like unlocking a door, not accepting a limitation. If you’re a parent in Cincinnati or anywhere in Ohio looking for ABA evaluations, autism diagnosis guidance, or a provider to walk you through next steps, this conversation points you toward practical options. If you find value here, please subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more families and neighbors can find these autism support resources.

  2. 1d ago

    ReCoat Revolution And The Fast Track To Better Floors

    Your floors can look “fine” and still be quietly losing the battle to grime, residue, and worn-down finish. We sit down with Jerod Martin from ReCoat Revolution of East Cincinnati to unpack a smarter path to floor restoration that does not automatically start with sanding and dust. Jerod explains how professional cleaning and recoating can breathe new life into old floors, sometimes in a single day, so you can get back to normal life fast with a tougher, better-looking surface. We get specific about what they work on: hardwood floors, engineered hardwood, laminate, LVP, parquet, bamboo, and other hard surface flooring. Jerod also clears up a big misconception around “buff and coat” or “screen and recoat” services. If contaminants are left behind, coatings can fail, and the floor ends up worse off. That is why the conversation keeps coming back to prep work: removing buildup from cleaners and products, getting the surface back to pH neutral, and using a commercial-grade polyurethane coating with an additional step that helps the new finish bond and seal. You will also hear how a local home services business earns trust today, from Google local search ads to the Facebook and Instagram videos people cannot stop watching, especially the satisfying moment of pulling polyurethane across a freshly prepped floor. We round it out with the human side of the work: family life, staying healthy for the long run, and the mindset of leaving every home better than we found it. Subscribe for more local business stories, share this with a neighbor who is putting off floor work, and leave a review with your biggest floor question.

  3. 1d ago

    How A Faith-Rooted Credit Union Serves Cincinnati

    If you’ve ever felt like your bank treats you like a ticket number instead of a person, this conversation is for you. We’re joined by Diane England from Christian Family Credit Union to unpack what “member-owned” and “not-for-profit” really mean in day-to-day banking and why a local credit union in Cincinnati can feel radically different from a big institution.  Diane shares the story behind their recharter from the United Methodist Credit Union and how Christian Family Credit Union now serves a wider community while staying grounded in faith-based values. We talk candidly about the unique financial realities pastors and churches face, especially when income isn’t a neat, predictable paycheck, and how a credit union that understands church life can make borrowing and banking less stressful.  We also clear up a major misconception: access. Even if you don’t live near a branch, shared branching connects members to thousands of participating credit unions, making it easier to manage money on the go. Diane explains how her business development role leans on community outreach, church events, and education, including practical scam prevention and identity theft awareness that many older adults urgently need.  Finally, we get personal, from Diane’s nonprofit work with Sleep in Heavenly Peace delivering beds to kids who don’t have one, to the credit union’s commitment to answering the phone with a real human being. If you value personal touch banking, trust, and community-first service, you’ll want to hear this. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review to help more people find the show.

  4. 2d ago

    Ohio Medical Marijuana Made Simple

    Medical marijuana gets talked about like a controversy, but for a lot of Ohio patients it’s simply a path to relief. We sit down with Zach Reffitt from Ohio Green Relief to unpack what the Ohio medical marijuana card process actually looks like when it’s done virtually: patients upload records online, doctors review eligibility, and the consultation happens through telemedicine so people can get certified without bouncing around offices. Zach also shares the behind-the-scenes story of building a medical cannabis business in a space full of stigma and misinformation. He went from 18 years in mortgage lending to launching Ohio Green Relief with hands-on, local marketing and a lot of direct conversations. When COVID-19 pushed healthcare toward telehealth and Ohio approved telemedicine for medical marijuana recommendations, his model expanded statewide and reshaped how patients could access care. We talk candidly about myths and misconceptions, including what medical cannabis may help with, why many patients ask about chronic pain relief and PTSD support, and how options like tinctures, lotions, and patches challenge the stereotype of what “medical marijuana” means. We also get practical about growth: QR-code yard signs, dispensary relationships, referrals powered by trust, and a pricing approach designed to keep the process affordable and human. If you found this helpful, subscribe so you don’t miss the next local story, share this episode with someone in Ohio who has questions, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show.

  5. 2d ago

    Celtic Spirituality In Cincinnati

    Druidry gets misunderstood fast, so we wanted a clear, local, human conversation that cuts through the myths. I’m joined by Shaina Huy from Raven Heart Hearth, a nonprofit religious group dedicated to Celtic spirituality in the Cincinnati area, and we talk about what their community actually looks like day to day: public meetups, group ritual, and online discussions designed for real people, not perfect experts. If you’ve ever felt curious about nature-based spirituality but worried you wouldn’t “fit,” Shaina explains why their approach is inclusive, low-pressure, and open to honest questions.  We also dig into how Raven Heart Hearth formed as a seed group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), and how a simple online conversation turned into neighbors finding each other a couple blocks apart. From there, the group grew, merged with another local Celtic spirituality group, and kept expanding its community presence. Along the way, Shaina shares the biggest misconceptions they run into, especially the idea that Druidry is closed off or dogmatic, and what they do instead to keep the door open to anyone who wants to learn.  Community service and events are a major part of the story. We talk about the Daghda’s Cauldron annual food drive, plus upcoming ways to connect in person, including the Pagan Pride Picnic in Mount Airy on Saturday, September 12 from noon to 7 p.m. Shaina also shares details about taking over the Cincinnati Witches Ball on October 24 at the Leap and Lizard in Covington, along with where to find tickets and updates online.  If you enjoy discovering local Cincinnati organizations, inclusive spiritual communities, and the people behind them, listen all the way through and then share it with a friend. Subscribe for more neighbor stories, leave a review, and tell us what you want to learn about Celtic spirituality or Druidry next.

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  Connecting Cincinnati Businesses and Neighbors! The Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Deborah Coviello , bridges the gap between Cincinnati residents and the incredible local business owners in the Cincinnati area. Discover the stories behind your favorite local businesses—because they're not just owners; they're your neighbors! Proud to be the #1 Cincinnati Podcast. Are you a business serving the Cincinnati area? Let’s showcase your story! Visit gnpCincinnati.com to schedule your free interview today. 

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