In this special holiday episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Mike and Heather celebrate Mike’s birthday and reflect on the recent Christmas parades across Central Virginia. They talk about the value of preserving family memories through photography, spotlight guest Maggie’s luxury portrait services fo

Media Squatch, 12/10/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike recap recent holiday happenings, including Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, and highlight the upcoming Christmas parades. They interview Allison Rakos about her natural wellness products and dive into current health trends. Later,

Media Squatch, 12/03/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike spotlight local business events, holiday activities, and community initiatives in Central Virginia. They interview representatives from Legacy Wealth and Legacy Insurance, discussing financial literacy, wealth management, and the importance

Media Squatch, 11/18/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike highlight Central Virginia’s holiday happenings, from Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday to local Christmas parades. They’re joined by David Glover of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra to talk about the orchestra’s impact in the comm

Media Squatch, 11/12/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto highlights local business efforts and festive happenings, including the “Shopper on the Shelf” campaign and upcoming Christmas parades. She’s joined by Christopher from Valley Ridge Wildlife Removal, who shares humane approaches to managing nuis

Media Squatch, 11/05/2025

Media Squatch, 10/29/2025

In this episode of Talk Local To Me, hosts Heather and Mike shine a light on the power of collaboration and community within Central Virginia’s small business landscape. They share the latest local business updates, spotlight upcoming events, and welcome Ashley Beesley of Sweet Indulgence Bakery, wh

Media Squatch, 10/22/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto shines a light on Central Virginia’s thriving business and nonprofit community. She shares details about upcoming networking events, features Puzzled, a nonprofit founded by Blake Bryant that supports children with autism through community car s

Media Squatch, 10/15/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Mike chats with Jesse Reynolds and Jordan Wise, who shares the inspiration behind his new venture, the Vincent Van Gogh Café in Central Virginia. Jordan discusses the café’s mission to unite art, wellness, and spirituality, reflecting on personal experiences

Media Squatch, 10/08/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike look back at the successful Center Fest in Bedford and share a preview of upcoming holiday happenings, including the “Parade of Trees,” local Christmas parades, and Bedford’s annual tree lighting celebration. They also spotlight Small Busin

Media Squatch, 10/01/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike take a closer look at the upcoming Bedford CenterFest, highlighting its community impact, exciting music lineup, and strong partnerships with local businesses.They also spotlight Love Heals, a sponsor with a mission to support those facing

Media Squatch, 09/17/2025

In this episode of "Talk Local to Me," hosts Heather and Mike spotlight upcoming Central Virginia Business Coalition events and welcome guests from The Joint Chiropractic, who discuss the benefits of accessible chiropractic care in Lynchburg. The conversation then shifts to Patrick Henry’s Red Hill,

Media Squatch, 09/03/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto sits down with Jenny Simmons to talk about the Hill City Memory Cafe, a nonprofit program dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive impairments, along with their caregivers. Jenny shares how the c

Media Squatch, 08/27/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike highlight upcoming Bedford County events and sit down with Jordan from Bedrock Bookkeepers, who offers practical insights into why professional bookkeeping is essential for small businesses. In the second half, Dr. Maddukuri of Forest Welln

Media Squatch, 08/20/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, Heather Alto, Executive Director of the Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC), dives into the coalition’s mission to help local businesses thrive through strategic marketing, networking, and valuable resources. She shares details on affordable membership op

Media Squatch, 08/13/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather Alto and Mike turn the spotlight on local businesses, community happenings, and valuable resources for families and seniors across Central Virginia. The conversation touches on back-to-school shopping and the importance of choosing local retailers,

Media Squatch, 08/06/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike sit down with Rachel from Joyful Harmonies, a local music studio dedicated to early childhood music education. Rachel shares the inspiring story of the studio’s growth, the proven benefits of music in early development, and how Joyful Harmo

Media Squatch, 07/30/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto shares the latest updates in local business news and upcoming community happenings before introducing special guest Chantel West, owner of The Wick and Pour Candle Bar. Chantel discusses how her eco-conscious candle bar offers engaging, hands-on

Media Squatch, 07/23/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me,hosts Heather Alto and Mike share personal stories, discuss local events, and highlight community news. They chat about recent concerts, family activities, and the importance of work-life balance. Special guest Kate Kelly, owner of Lady Legacy of Bedford, discusse

Media Squatch, 07/16/2025

In this lively episode of Talk Local To Me,hosts Heather Alto and Mike welcome Kelly Wood of Media Mosaic to discuss small business marketing and community events. The show features personal stories, including a bear encounter and nostalgic holiday memories, and practical advice on social media mana

Media Squatch, 07/09/2025

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather Alto and Mike dive into local business initiatives, upcoming community events, and smart financial strategies for individuals and entrepreneurs alike. Special guest Keith from Mercer Advisors shares practical advice on integrated financial planning,

Media Squatch, 07/02/2025

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