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The American front porch represents the ideal of community in America. Just like on this community podcast, it’s where stories are celebrated. Welcome to The Front Porch – the official...
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The American front porch represents the ideal of community in America. Just like on this community podcast, it’s where stories are celebrated. Welcome to The Front Porch – the official community podcast of Melissa, Texas. On every episode, we share the stories of the people who live and work in this community. We also capture the heart of Melissa, Texas. This is The Front Porch.
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21 NOV 2024 · Season 3, Episode 3: Sebastien Leitz wants to put Melissa, Texas, on the map, and he wants to do it one young athlete at a time. This former collegiate tennis player, who is co-owner of The Athlete Group, is helping turn up the knob on youth sports and training in this community. The approach at TAG is develop the athlete and then provide the best coaching in the world, based on their sport of choice. On this episode of The Front Porch, Sebastien tells his story, talks about his vision for youth sports in Melissa and he shares his heart for this community. #thefrontporch
The Athlete Group: https://www.tagtrainingground.com
Melissa Sports: https://melissasports.com
Podcast - Doug Zadow: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-doug-zadow--29220256
Podcast - Z-Plex: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e2-z-plex-fielding-the-hard-questions--62643685
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
6 NOV 2024 · Season 3, Episode 2: On this episode of The Front Porch, we share a conversation between Mayor Jay Northcut and community advocate Doug Zadow. Both of these gentlemen have been on the podcast before, but this particular episode will highlight their sit-down conversation about the Z-Plex. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding the state-of-the-art complex and the vision of the world-class facility. #thefrontporch
Complete Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbeMh9JeHuI&t=348s
Melissa Sports: https://melissasports.com
Podcast - Lynn Vanlandingham (Five Tool Baseball): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-lynn-vanlandingham-five-tool-baseball--46344151
Podcast - Mike Demsky (Doug Out Sports Grill): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-mike-demsky-doug-out-sports-grill--46866618
Podcast - Doug Zadow: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-doug-zadow--29220256
Podcast - Mayor Jay Northcut: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e6-mayor-jay-northcut-city-s-growth-leader--58586626
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
23 OCT 2024 · Season 3, Episode 1: Incredible ripple effects are being felt across Melissa, Texas, and the local Rotary Club is the catalyst behind a lot of it. On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll focus on a this impactful organization. We'll tell the Rotary Club’s story through the stories of three dedicated Rotarians. On this episode, we’ll hear from John Cave, past president of the Melissa Rotary Club … Ken Truax, who joined the Rotary Club in 2022 … and Mary Grubbs, the current chapter president. #thefrontporch
Melissa Rotary Club: https://melissarotary.org
Melissa Rotary Club: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaRotaryClub
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
9 OCT 2024 · Season 2, Episode 24: John Duscio, assistant police chief in Melissa, doesn't live in the community he serves, and he hasn't worked here very long. That doesn't matter. This long-time public servant already has a heart for Melissa, Texas. He also has an excitement for this community as it really starts to grow. Assistant Chief Duscio is excited because he's lived through this before in McKinney and Wylie. On this episode of The Front Porch, he shares his advice on growing the right way. (His passion for public service is also showcased.) #thefrontporch
Melissa Police Department: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/158/Police
Chief Stokes Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e1-chief-erik-stokes-just-the-right-fit--57839122
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
25 SEP 2024 · Season 2, Episode 23: Coach Ashley Pruitt loves her family, and that is more than just her husband and two kiddos. That is also every volleyball player at Melissa High School. Coach Pruitt has instilled a family-first mindset in the volleyball program, and it's her mission as the head varsity volleyball coach to "develop great humans." She said that the school district and the community demands excellence, but in her eyes that is more than just winning volleyball games #thefrontporch
Melissa High School: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs
Melissa Varsity Volleyballl: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/athletics/page/volleyball
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
11 SEP 2024 · Season 2, Episode 22: Potential has always intrigued Brian Masters, president of Hope Coffee. That is why he started his inspirational brand and why he wanted to bring his company to Melissa, Texas. Brian Masters firmly believes in this community, and he's proud to be a cornerstone of the new https://www.gatewaymelissa.com development in Downtown Melissa. This is Hope Coffee's third location and it's creating ripple effects in each of its communities. The crazy part to this story: Before starting this inspiring brand ... Brian Masters didn't even drink coffee. #thefrontporch
Hope Coffee Melissa: https://hopecoffee.com/melissa/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADktF4qGINQBXdnp_HPYkngK71iBE&gclid=CjwKCAjw_4S3BhAAEiwA_64Yhv7mo63QefZW6KYH5ynGo3mSOqcea1qYW83iPgPja04Xnpu9wCjjsxoCIqsQAvD_BwE
Gateway Village: https://www.gatewaymelissa.com
Deric Salser Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e3-deric-salser-gateway-to-progress--58059099
Allen Ellen Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e20-alan-ellen-fighting-for-his-dream--61185849
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
4 SEP 2024 · Season 2, Episode 21: Coach Matt Nally wants to win football games, but over the last few years he's realized that's not why he does what he does. In the midst of his success on the football field, his philosophy on coaching has evolved. Instead of focusing on the wins and losses, the leader of the Melissa Cardinals Football Team wants to pour into his players and coaches. He wants to help them be strong men, good citizens, loving husbands and engaged fathers. For Coach Nally, it's not about winning football games ... it's about winning life. #thefrontporch
Melissa High School: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs
Cardinal Football: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/athletics/page/football
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
28 AUG 2024 · Season 2, Episode 20: Alan Ellen has been fighting for his dream for a long time. Now that lifelong dream is becoming a reality in Melissa, Texas. Alan is the Chief of Instruction at Pro Black Belt Academy, the new martial arts facility in Melissa. His passion for his sport, and his love for his adopted community, really come out on this episode of The Front Porch. Talking to small business owners in this community provide a completely different perspective to the heart of Melissa. #frontporch
LINKS:
Pro Black Belt Academy: https://www.problackbelt.net
Deric Salsar & Gateway Village Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e3-deric-salser-gateway-to-progress--58059099
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
15 AUG 2024 · Season 2, Episode 19: Mila Figg is an all-star. She is a published author. She is a mechanical engineer. She is a small business owner. On this episode of The Front Porch, we give Mila the opportunity to share her inspiring story, because she now proudly calls Melissa, Texas, home. Orginally from Kenya, Mila wanted to live the "American dream." Once she arrived in the United States to start college, she realized it wasn't exactly what she was expecting. (There was no limousine waiting for her at the airport with a suitcase of money in the trunk.) But that didn't deter this head-strong woman. She rolled up her sleeves and generated her own "milk and honey" in America. This is a story of strength and resilience. #frontporch
LINKS:
Mila Inspired: https://milainspired.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoos00Grw9GIy9nttYHYagQCuEfJPC0ca9AdGtCrm6JtgZGd5ylc
Mila Inspired: https://www.facebook.com/MilaInspiredLLC/
The Little Elephant's Big Adventure: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Elephants-Big-Adventure-Heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0D6BQCHC3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GMN0A4XYS74U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pj3EakQokejqRwNWqIilcA.6pt1mheshYJgIMweeHIOHXlK5cxikdVyWsfrmQvC5QA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mila+Figg&qid=1723729133&sprefix=mila+fing%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
30 JUL 2024 · Season 2, Episode 18: This conversation with Judge David Moore exemplifies our mission for this community podcast. His spirit and passion for Melissa, Texas, is contagious. His dedication to serving and giving back to this community is inspiring. Judge Moore is the "Iron Man" of Municipal Courts - not missing a court date in 32 years while serving Melissa (he's never banged his gavel either). This is a wonderfully great episode of The Front Porch, highlighted by Judge Moore's sense of humor and love for Melissa, Texas. #frontporch
Links:
Melissa Municipal Court: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/242/Municipal-Court
City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
The American front porch represents the ideal of community in America. Just like on this community podcast, it’s where stories are celebrated. Welcome to The Front Porch – the official...
show more
The American front porch represents the ideal of community in America. Just like on this community podcast, it’s where stories are celebrated. Welcome to The Front Porch – the official community podcast of Melissa, Texas. On every episode, we share the stories of the people who live and work in this community. We also capture the heart of Melissa, Texas. This is The Front Porch.
show less
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| Organization | City of Melissa |
| Categories | Society & Culture , Documentary , Places & Travel |
| Website | www.cityofmelissa.com |
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