In this episode of The Community Cast, Dottie Chalmers Cutter sits down with Allison Poole, physical therapist, integrative women’s health coach, and owner of Allison Poole Midlife Wellness & Community. Allison brings a thoughtful, compassionate voice to conversations about midlife health, connection, and what it really means to feel supported during a season of change.

She shares why perimenopause and menopause can fee confusing or isolating, what she sees most often from sleep disruption and fatigue to shifts in how our bodies respond to routines that used to work, and how women can reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels empowering and not overwhelming.

In this episode of The Community Cast, Dottie Chalmers Cutter sits down with Mackenzie Parsons, CFP®, financial planner and co‑owner of Cornerstone Financial Planning. Mackenzie has built her career around thoughtful planning, trusted relationships, and a deeply personal, values‑driven approach to financial advice.

She shares how she empowers women, demystifies financial decision‑making, and helps clients build confidence through clarity and consistency. Mackenzie also opens up about motherhood, leadership, and the legacy she hopes to create—both within her firm and for the next generation.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter sits down with Jenn Ross-Boshes, founder of Beauty Mark Co. in Portland, Maine. Jenn shares how she pivoted from a successful corporate career to pursue her passion for skincare. She discusses launching Beauty Mark in 2007, the science-backed brands she trusts, and how training with a dermal scientist transformed her approach. Jenn champions personalized skincare, "skin coaching," and a pro-aging philosophy rooted in confidence and wellness.

In this episode, Carissa Chipman sits down with professional organizer Stephanie Treantos, founder of Lemonaid Solutions, to talk transformation, organization, and the power of creating calm in the chaos. From the meaning behind her brand to her simple, intuitive systems—and how to start small when organizing feels overwhelming—it's a heartfelt conversation full of fresh perspective and practical tips.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Tenaya Britton and Mary Beth Golden, co-founders of Held Portland—a community initiative helping women connect through intentional gatherings. They share how Held was born from friendship and a shared desire to build meaningful connection, the power of storytelling, and how creating space for vulnerability is transforming lives in Portland and beyond.