Yes, you all have stories… so nominate yourself, a relative, friend, neighbor or non profit to sit next to me and share thier story on Community Storytelling: Stories About People Doing Good Things.
A VETERANS' MEMORIAL IN LOS GATOS / MIKE FRANGADAKIS
Veteran, Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs, Los Gatos resident and a myriad of impressive credentials, Mike "The Greek" Frangadakis, shares with host Lissa Kreisler, how his vision to build a Veteran's memorial in Los Gatos became a reality.
WHAT DOES "CONSENT" MEAN? / TATUM OSBORNE
High school senior and advocate, Tatum Osborne, shares with host Lissa Kreisler, her passion to educate young people about "what is and isn't" sexual assault and what defines "consent." Tatum created her own PSA to help carry out her mission.
NETFLIX: EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW / DAVID WELLS
NETFLIX CFO, David Wells, tells the story of this beloved company that resides in our Los Gatos backyard. Host Lissa Kreisler is intrigued by all she learns from the science of a user interface to David not being a binge watcher.
I LOVE TO HAVE FUN! / FORMER MAYOR MARICO SAYOC
Host Lissa Kreisler quickly learns how lucky we are to have former mayor of Los Gatos, Marico Sayoc, in our community. Together they share stories and laughs about having fun, crashing parties and her love for this town.
FIRST ON THE SCENE IS A FIREFIGHTER / BRUCE INGLE
After 39 years of service with the Santa Clara County Fire Department, retired firefighter and paramedic, Bruce Ingle, shares his on-the-job stories with host Lissa Kreisler.
DOGS, PRANKS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF LIFE / STEVE WOZNIAK
Among his credits as an American inventor, electronics engineer, programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Computer, Inc., Steve Wozniak reveals to host Lissa Kreisler that he is a prankster, dog lover and philanthropist at heart!
MAKING IT A BETTER PLACE / ERVIE SMITH
Former Executive Director of the Valley Foundation, expert fundraiser, and Non-profit consultant at Heritage Bank, are just a few large hats that Ervie Smith has filled over the years. Host Lissa Kreisler was in awe listening to Ervie's impressive life stories and vast experiences from running campaigns to her passion as a fly fisherwoman. Ervie's mantra: "I want to leave this place better than when I arrived."
THE GIFT OF LIGHT FOR THOSE WITHOUT / CHRISTINA ENNEKING
Master Yoga Instructor, Los Gatos resident and inspirational speaker, Christina Enneking, shares with host Lissa Kreisler her excitement working with Lighting for Literacy. Christina takes groups to third world countries to install lights in homes and schools. Watch a beautiful video after Christina's interview.
PROUD OF LOS GATOS ROTARY / SUZANNE BOXER GASSMAN
Rotary of Los Gatos President, Suzanne Boxer Gassman, chats with host Lissa Kreisler, about the wonderful projects happening in our community and worldwide, such as Ending Polio, Rebuilding Together, Wheelchair Foundation and so much more.
ART FOR ANIMAL SANCTUARIES / KRISTY CROSS
Teacher, artist and animal advocate, Kristy Cross, shares her passion for animal sanctuaries with host Lissa Kreisler.
RAISING CHICKENS AND BEES / MELODY AND JON GARLIEPP
Los Gatos residents, Melody and Jon Garliepp, explain to host Lissa Kreisler how their passion of raising chickens and bees became a teaching opportunity and business.
"MISTREATED" / DR. ROBERT PEARL
Dr. Robert Pearl, author of Washington Post best seller, "Mistreated: Why We Think We're Getting Good Health Care—and Why We're Usually Wrong," shares fascinating information and stories with host Lissa Kreisler. Dr. Pearl is one of the nation's most influential physician leaders according to Modern Health Care,as well as former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente).
35-YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE! / LEE ACTOR
Musician, Composer and Engineer, Lee Actor, shares with host Lissa Kreisler his story and winding road to becoming a composer.
MY MOTHER IS MY EVERYTHING / EMMA GERSON
Host Lissa Kreisler's mouth is open as she chats with singer, activist, philanthropist and high school student, Emma Gerson, who shares her passions in life. Emma gives us a special treat by performing live on the show.
BEN, JERRY & NO ICE CREAM / JERRY SNYDER
Host Lissa Kreisler chats with 80-years young Jerry Snyder about his South Bay Guitar Society and his passion for keeping guitar playing alive and relevant in our community.
THE POWER OF PEOPLE / RABBI LESLIE ALEXANDER
Rabbi Leslie Alexander chats with host, Lissa Kreisler about the power of people, her work as a chaplain, and how blessed she feels when hearing their inspirational stories. Watch Community Storytelling: stories about people doing good things - a KCAT TV Original Series.
NEVER FORGET TO LOVE / JULIE SCOPAZZI & TIM AVERY
Paying it forward is a way of life for Julie and Tim. They share their loving story of fostering and later adopting 3 siblings with host Lissa Kreisler.
WHY AREN'T THESE KIDS WORKING? / JOHN HOGAN
Host Lissa Kreisler discovers how John Hogan, founder of TeenForce and VP of Career Services at Silicon Valley Children's Fund & TeenForce, started his rewarding path of helping teens.
THE VOLUNTEER OF VOLUNTEERS / RANDI CHEN
Host Lissa Kreisler and Volunteer-of-the-Year, Randi Chen, chat about the myriad of organizations that benefit from Randi's volunteerism.
NICK'S NEXT DOOR - INSPIRED BY NANI / NICK DIFU
You will hear it all as Nick Difu, owner of Nick's Next Door, shares his incredible life story with host Lissa Kreisler. Watch Community Storytelling....stories about people doing good things - A KCAT original series.
I LOVE JAZZERCISE / JOHN "JJ" JENNINGS
Retired and beloved Los Gatos police officer, John "JJ" Jennings, confides to host Lissa Kreisler, that most people like him and love his fabulous stories.
PHILANTHROPIC GARDEN PARTIES / TRICIA NIEDERAUER
Resident of Los Gatos for 45 years, Tricia Niederauer reminisces with host Lissa Kreisler about traffic, Western Appliance and philanthropy. Tricia is president of the Summit League.
GOLF IGNITED A PASSION / JASON NORIEGA
Realtor and Momentum for Mental Health Board member, Jason Noriega, shares stories and insights about what contributes to mental health with host Lissa Kreisler.
A WONDERFUL & COMPLEX TOWN / THOMAS O'DONNELL
Environmental Lawyer, LGSUHSD Board Member and Planning Commissioner, Thomas O'Donnell and host Lissa Kreisler share many stories about the changes in Los Gatos from the 70's through today.
WHAT IS THE HISTORY CLUB? / MARY LYNNE HULME
Mary Lynne Hulme enlightens host Lissa Kreisler about the activities that occur in a building we drive by every day - The History Club.
I AM BLESSED, SO I AM GIVING BACK / HANA ITANI
League of Women Voters volunteer, Hana Itani, shares her story of love and how she came to America with host Lissa Kreisler.
MY JOURNEY TO AMERICA / LAURA RAHMIL
Laura Rahmil shares her heroic immigrant story with host Lissa Kreisler. Her drive and strong work ethic provided her with opportunities which lead her to become the women she is today.
MY BATTLE FOR LIFE / ERIC DREW
Eric Drew, former Los Gatos High School Quarterback, Red Cross advocate and founder of WeHeal.org, chats with host, Lissa Kreisler about his battle for life while helping others.
BE WITH YOUR BABY / SHANNON HICKOK
Los Gatos resident, Shannon Hickok, chats with host Lissa Kreisler about her work supporting families with babies in the NICU unit.
A NEW PAIR OF SHOES / KRISTINE BURKE
Kristine Burke, past president of the Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga, chats with host, Lissa Kreisler about heart warming and impactful stories right in our neighborhood.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB / MAX DUGANNE
CEO Max Duggane chats with host, Lissa Kreisler about the expansion of what simply was "the boys club." He never imagined his life to be quite this exciting.
LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE / JANE KREJCI
Los Gatos resident, Jane Krejci, chats with host Lissa Kreisler as she proudly represents 4 generations in her family who have attended "The Mountain School."
NEVER LOST HOPE / KAREN ADDATO
Advocate Karen Addato confides in host, Lissa Kreisler about her experience with her missing brother, Stevie. She never lost hope as she waited for the news she had been anticipating.
POMODORO / MICHAEL LOVAGLIA
Michael Lovaglia shares stories of his family's tomato canning company with Host Lissa Kreisler. Watch Michael's interview and film, Pomodoro, on Sunday, December 31 on Community Storytelling, a KCAT TV15 Original Series.
Discover LOST Gatos / ALAN FEINBERG
Host Lissa Kreisler learns about some amazing Los Gatos stories from Alan Feinberg, who created the "Discover LOST Gatos" app for the community to learn history, facts and trivia about their beloved Town.
IT'S A LOVELY TOWN / LARRY GERSTON
Host Lissa Kreisler and Larry Gerston, Professor, Political Analyst and author, share stories and laughs about life and living in Los Gatos.
LGHS CLASS OF 1934 / DOROTHY SMITH
Enjoy this heartwarming episode with Host, Lissa Kreisler, and 1934 LGHS Alum, Dorothy Smith - 100 years young! They will be sharing stories and laughs on Community Storytelling: Stories about people doing good things - A KCAT TV15 Original Series.
REDWOOD TREE BECOMES A WILDCAT / SHIRLEY CANTU & KRISTI GRASTY
Host Lissa Kreisler chats with Shirley Cantu & Kristi Grasty as they share the story of how a redwood tree stump turned into a spectacular wildcat carving on the LGHS front lawn.
DISASTERS....GET PREPARED NOW! / TERRY UNTER, RED CROSS
Volunteer, Terry Unter of the American Red Cross, chats with host, Lissa Kreisler about preparedness before a disaster and helping people rebuild their lives after devastation.
HURRICANE HARVEY: PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE / MADELINE BURAK
Host Lissa Kreisler reaches out to Maddie Burak, a young professional with family in Los Gatos, who was in Houston during Hurricane Harvey. Hear her on-the-scene story of how volunteering changed her life. Watch Community Storytelling: stories about people doing good things - A KCAT TV15 Original Series
CHEF DAVID KINCH / MANRESA
Community Storytelling host, Lissa Kreisler, and world renowned chef, David Kinch, share stories, laughs and a behind-the-scene tour of Manresa, the Michelin 3 star restaurant right here in our town, Los Gatos.