In this inspiring episode, Nick and Christine sit down with Susan Kavanagh, president of Tech Rochester, to explore the powerful intersection of technology, community, and personal growth. Susan shares her unique journey from the legal field to becoming a tech leader and how she helped shape Tech Rochester into a driving force for workforce development and innovation. The conversation covers everything from the future of AI to the launch of the exciting new “Made in Rock” event series, as well as the ongoing mission to support underserved communities and foster cross-industry collaboration, including Rochester’s vibrant arts scene. If you’re curious about how tech is transforming the 585 and what’s coming next, this episode is a must-listen!

About Susan Kavanagh, Sr. Director, Client Experience at KLDiscovery and President, TechRochester

Email: skavanagh75@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susanippolitikavanagh/

Connect and Follow TechRochester:

Website: https://www.techrochester.org/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/techrochester

Instagram: www.instagram.com/techrochester

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TechRochester

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dRmg51iHYQ8moj2_al3fw/videos

TechRochester is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing technology professionals together within the community. We support professional growth on an individual level, in the hopes that together we can encourage the growth of technology within the Rochester region.

More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green

For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com.

Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

In this unique crossover episode, worlds collide as That Sounds Terrific in the 585 teams up with That Sounds Terrifying for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation. Hosted by the terrific Chris Lindstrom—Co-Founder of the Lunchador Podcast Network and long-time champion of Rochester’s food scene—this episode flips the script as Chris interviews Nick Koziol, Christine Smith, and Jess DeCotis about their experiences as co-hosts, community engagers, story tellers, and podcasting partners.

Then the tables soon turn, and the trio get their chance to ask Chris about his passion for podcasting, his uplifting of small and minority-owned restaurants, his decade-long journey with Food About Town, and how the Lunchador Podcast Network is creating an equitable collective to amplify voices that make Rochester terrific.

It’s real talk, deep laughs, and a whole lot of passion for the 585.

About Chris Lindstrom, Co-Founder - Lunchador Podcast Network, Host - Food About Town Podcast

Email: stromie@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lindstrom-6b014235

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stromie

Chris Lindstrom is the Co-Founder of the Lunchador Podcast Network and the long-time host of the Food About Town Podcast. He has covered the Rochester food and drink scene for over a decade with a focus on small, minority owned restaurants and places with passion. Chris and his Co-Founder Matt Austin have made LPN into an equitable collective where the people who do the work to make Rochester a better place in their own way can express their dedication to the community.

Follow the Lunchador Podcast Network

www.lunchador.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lunchadorodcasts

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@lunchadorpodcasts

Food About Town Podcast:

www.foodabouttown.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/foodabouttownpodcast

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@foodabouttown

More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol

For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com.

Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

In this powerful episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, hosts Nick and Christine sit down with Jeanne Strazzabosco and Amanda Chestnut, the passionate creators behind In This Moment. What began as a response to the murder of George Floyd has blossomed into a growing movement that uplifts and honors Black leaders in the Rochester community through beautifully curated chapbooks.

Jeanne and Amanda share the story of how this idea took root, evolved into a dynamic collaboration, and now serves as an essential educational and cultural resource movement. Featuring voices like Danielle Ponder, Almeta Whitis, and Reverend Myra Brown, the project celebrates Black excellence in all its diversity— changemakers from every walk of life.

Learn how In This Moment is rewriting narratives, investing in Black artists, and putting powerful stories into the hands of students and readers across Rochester—all through community-driven support. Tune in for an inspiring and important conversation.

About Amanda Chestnut

Email: inthismoment585@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blk_amanda/

Amanda Chestnut is a multimedia artist, curator, educator, publisher, and local arts loud-mouth in Rochester, New York. They have made image-based art as a photographer for 30 years. Their artwork has been exhibited throughout New York State, including at the Center for Book arts in Manhattan. Chestnut holds an MFA in Visual Studies from Visual Studies Workshop through The College at Brockport, SUNY. During that time, they held graduate assistantships at Visual Studies Workshop and in the Criminal Justice Department, both at the College at Brockport. Recent lectures and radio appearances focused on community action, equity in user experiences in digital platforms, curatorial practices, arts funding, the English language, and the over-policing of Blackness in the United States.

About Jeanne Strazzabosco

Email: jeannestrazzabosco@gmail.com

Jeanne is a retired French teacher from Pittsford Schools. As a teacher leader, she created and implemented professional development that focused on creating an inclusive learning environment, understanding the effects of implicit bias, the importance of representation and how to teach with the introvert in mind. Jeanne earned an MA in Liberal Studies at SUNY Brockport and a Masters of Pastoral Studies from St Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry. She recently completed a Masters Certificate in Art Administration from SUNY Brockport where her favorite course was grant writing. Currently, Jeanne enjoys her role as coordinator for In This Moment.

Connect and Follow In This Moment:

Website: www.inthismoment585.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthismoment585/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/inthismoment585

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InThisMoment585

More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol

For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com.

Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!