Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Rooted in Impact is the official podcast of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. Join us as we explore the people, programs, and partnerships driving positive change in our community— and learn how United Way is creating change locally!
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 5: Navigating Holiday Stress: Caring for Our Mental Health Together
This week on Rooted in Impact, we’re exploring the real pressures of the holiday season — and how women, caregivers, and families can protect their mental and emotional well-being during this busy time of year.Host Ashley Gaudia...
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Episode 4: Breaking Down the Legislative Special Session
In this week's episode of Rooted in Impact, we break down the recent two-day Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly. What decisions were made in Hartford, and how they affect working families in our region?Joining ...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: The People’s Mailbag – Your Questions, Our Answers
In this special mailbag episode, host Ashley Gaudiano opens up the inbox to answer your most pressing questions about what it really takes for families to make ends meet in Coastal and Western Connecticut. From the rising cost of basics to the ...
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Episode 2: Understanding ALICE with United Way CT’s Daniel Fitzmaurice
Join host Ashley Gaudiano and Daniel Fitzmaurice from United Way of Connecticut as they explore ALICE — the hardworking families earning above the poverty line yet struggling to make ends meet. Learn what ALICE means, why this data matters, and...
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Episode 1: Getting to Know United Way, with Our President & CEO
In our first episode of Rooted in Impact, we sit down with our President & CEO Isabel Almeida, to explore who United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut is, what we stand for, and how we’re creating meaningful change for familie...
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