Maryland Heights is more than a dot on the map outside St. Louis. It’s a community full of great people, hidden gems, good food, and new experiences waiting to happen. This podcast explores what makes Maryland Heights, Missouri special. Come get to know it with us.
Becky Ringkamp-Wells | Balloon Artist of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Becky Ringkamp-Wells, is a professional balloon artist, making stuffed balloons, centerpieces, wearable costumes, sceneries, photo-op settings, and anywhere else the imagination can go! Becky has started her own businesses, been to college, in the military, behind the bar, on the hunt, pushed a paintbrush, lived in the country, lived in the city, and talks about how to be an involved, active grandmother to eleven grandkiddos. Come, enjoy another treasure of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
You can see the gallery, showcase, and get wonderful ideas for your next event and gift packages at www.gbsballoondelights.com (http://www.gbsballoondelights.com) and www.facebook.com/gbsballoondelights (http://www.facebook.com/gbsballoondelights).
5 Sept 2026
Rachel Conaway | Personally Training Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Rachel Conaway, a new mom and a personal trainer for the Maryland Heights Community Center. She has been a long-time athlete, including weightlifting and gymnastics, and now professionally helps others find their strength, their reason, their health, their confidence, and protect their brains for the long haul. She also settles the question whether cardio or weightlifting is better. Come, enjoy another treasure of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
You can see Rachel’s gym and maybe even (re)start a fitness adventure at https://www.marylandheights.com/departments/parks_and_recreation/community_center.php (https://www.marylandheights.com/departments/parks_and_recreation/community_center.php).
17 Aug 2026
Kaetlin Davis | Empowering Artists of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Kaetlin Davis, is the manager of the Arts Division of DaySpring Arts & Education. DaySpring supports people and families of all types to learn and explore and pursue their passions, whether that includes science, math, writing, music, acrobatics, singing, drama, interpretive arts, sculpture, sketching, and so many other opportunities, both solo and group. Come, enjoy one of a treasure of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
To see the treasures that DaySpring Arts & Education brings, check out www.dayspringarts.org (http://www.dayspringarts.org) and www.facebook.com/dayspringarts (http://www.facebook.com/dayspringarts). To catch a great show, the arts in action, visit www.dayspringarts.org/season-of-events (https://www.dayspringarts.org/season-of-events).
5 Aug 2026
Miss Kennedy | Warrior Maker of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Miss Kennedy Fitzgibbon, has her own foundation, the Blue Wave Foundation, which focuses on teaching people of all ages discipline, awareness, focus, and responsibility through martial arts, specifically Taekwondo, here in Maryland Heights. Plus, she talks about the value of hardship in life, how to bring diamonds out of disappointment. Come, enjoy one of the most enjoyable treasures of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
For more info and self-development, you can find Miss Kennedy at www.bluewavefoundation.net (http://www.bluewavefoundation.net), www.facebook.com/bluewavefoundation (http://www.facebook.com/bluewavefoundation), and www.instagram.com/bluewavefoundation (http://www.instagram.com/bluewavefoundation).
24 Jun 2026
Drew Pinson | A Brand-New Song
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share.
Our guest for this chat, Drew Pinson, created a new, soulful song that is perfect for a sleepy Saturday or for a break from absolute chaos, any time, any day. Drew grew up playing the guitar and has kept that going for over 20 years. He has worked in all sorts of sales and management jobs because he is particularly good connecting with people. As the son of conscientious salespeople, he is marvelous at making sales, but not at the expense of the customer. Here are his adventures which range from teaching guitar lessons to being a personal trainer to managing part of the airport to hosting game shows and to whatever comes next.
Come, enjoy one of the most entertaining people of our community and another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
6 Jun 2026
Bob Baker | Renaissance Man of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, “Improv Bob” Baker, is a jack of all trades and master of several! Bob is always up for a new adventure, which has turned him into a professional guitar playing, improv comedy show producing, book writing, class teaching, affirmation creating, theater (or is it theatre?) working, digital production coaching, networking, stutter overcoming, entrepreneurial man of many of skills and talents. As a bonus, he is actually funny! Come, enjoy one of the most enjoyable treasures of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
To enjoy some of Bob’s adventures and offerings, you can contact Bob at https://bobbakerinspiration.com/contact (https://bobbakerinspiration.com/contact)
To find his affirmations, visit https://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker/videos)
To try or watch his improv classes and shows in St. Louis, visit https://ImprovSTL.com (https://ImprovSTL.com)
To find him on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/mrbuzzfactor (https://www.instagram.com/mrbuzzfactor)
To find him on LinkedIn, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbakerstl (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbakerstl)
To find him on Substack, visit https://bobbakerinspiration.substack.com (https://bobbakerinspiration.substack.com)
20 May 2026
Ashley Hundelt | Stained-Glass Artist of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Ashley Hundelt, is an artist sharing her creativity in so many ways and she is a scrappy problem solver as an “artrepreneur” with her stained-glass masterpieces, her dancing, her coaching, and so much more. Come, enjoy the colorful vibrancy of our community and meet another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
To enjoy Ashley’s artwork and to pick out the perfect gifts and décor, you can find her at www.instagram.com/p/DSdOsA4krcm (http://www.instagram.com/p/DSdOsA4krcm) and also on Etsy, at www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyHundeltGlass (http://www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyHundeltGlass).
6 May 2026
Joni Wallace | Family Fun This Summer in and Around Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Joni Wallace, is a professional Preschool teacher, which means she knows how to keep a room of children interested, engaged, safe, and excited. Joni is exceptionally good at finding all sorts of things and events in the home and in the area to share life with our little ones. Come, enjoy how exciting your Summer can be in and around Maryland Heights, giving us so many more reasons for why I love Maryland Heights!
To connect with Joni Wallace or to see the exciting adventures in her classrooms, like snakes, bugs, crafts, and songs, take a peek at www.facebook.com/zionpreschoolmh (http://www.facebook.com/zionpreschoolmh).
To learn more about her program, go to www.zionmh.org/preschool (http://www.zionmh.org/preschool) or Call 314.739.6121.
15 Apr 2026
Jamison White | Chief of Police of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Jamison White, has served as a police officer for nearly thirty years and has just been chosen to be the next Chief of Police for all of Maryland Heights. He joins us to share what it is like to be a police officer, great life tips, how to get out of a ticket, his hobbies, and so much more. Enjoy another wonderful peek into our great community and another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 314.298.8700. To see upcoming events and activities of the Maryland Heights Police Department, visit www.marylandheights.com/police (http://www.marylandheights.com/police).
1 Apr 2026
Ashley Salazar | Gymnast & Ninja Manager of Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights, Missouri, is filled with so many wonderful lives and stories to share. Our guest for this chat, Ashley Salazar, manager of Team Central and Ninja Central, is one of those people making the lives and stories of others so much more confident, connected, capable, and courageous. Enjoy another wonderful peek into our great community and another reason why I love Maryland Heights!
To connect or see more on Ashley Salazar, Team Central, and Ninja Central, check out www.teamcentral.org (http://www.teamcentral.org) or call 314.291.0101.
18 Mar 2026
Jaime Zayas | Circus Performer & Trainer of Maryland Heights
Jaime Zayas left Puerto Rico for Maryland Heights, where he and his wife Vanessa started their own circus school, Kinetic Tapestry. He shares incredible stories from nearly becoming an engineer to building a life in the circus world. Ever thought about being a professional clown, or just finding a workout you actually enjoy? Can you juggle? Either way, you’ll love this conversation and Jaime is yet another reason why I love Maryland Heights.
Do you want to learn the ins and outs of Circus arts or just get some exercise in a unique way check out Jaime and team at:
https://www.kinetictapestry.org/home (https://www.kinetictapestry.org/home)
314.939.7760
4 Mar 2026
Russ Wurl | An Extraordinary Retiree From Maryland Heights
Russ Wurl, a 92-year-old gentleman, who has lived in Maryland Heights for many decades comes to share his life stories and how Maryland Heights has been a critical piece of his happiness, family, and life. Russ continues to move, groove, and improve the lives of others. Russ is amazing and another reason why I Love Maryland Heights!
Russ can be alway be found after Church services on Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church or at Higher Grounds playing domino's on any given day.
15 Feb 2026
Cindy Goodnetter | Massage Therapist & Instructor of Maryland Heights
Cindy Goodnetter, Massage Expert, has a thriving massage place and school here in Maryland Heights, called, “A Gathering Place.” She has taught countless massage therapists over many years who do not just help people relax but also recover from injuries and limitations. Cindy has a vibrant love for people and is another reason why I Love Maryland Heights!
If you need a massage or want to learn more about massage training reach out to Cindy or anyone over at their wonderful team who can be found at:
https://www.agatheringplace.com/ (https://www.agatheringplace.com/)
314.739.5559
7 Feb 2026
John Kistler | Computer Expert of Maryland Heights
Do you know John Kistler from J&B Tech? He fixes broken computers, recovers lost data, and turns tech disasters into minor speed bumps. John Kistler is one of the many reasons to love Maryland Heights.
Maryland Heights is more than a dot on the map outside St. Louis. It’s a community full of great people, hidden gems, good food, and new experiences waiting to happen. This podcast explores what makes Maryland Heights, Missouri special. Come get to know it with us.
If you need ANY computer help reach out to John or anyone over at J&B Technologies.
You can find them at https://www.jbtech.com/ (https://www.jbtech.com/) or 314.441.7244
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