Love Living Local 315

Love Living Local 315 spotlights people and builders across Central New York—entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders—who are making their corner of the region better. It’s a strong platform for locally rooted personal stories tied to real work, from small business ownership to arts and community pride.

248 episodes, Irregular, 5.0 rating

<1k, Male, USA

Scott Grates

Entrepreneurship, Business, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Careers

Locally rooted individuals in Central New York (founders/operators, artists/creatives, authors, and community leaders) with a tangible body of work (a business, publication/creative product, resort/attraction, or recognized craft). Often framed around leadership, representation, and measurable local impact.

published book, award-winning creative work, running a local business (service or hospitality), building a destination/experience in the region, creating content/products that serve educators/creators or local audiences

Jordan Johnson - Parenting And Mindset; Leadership By Example; Author Journey; Turning Setbacks Into Wins; Local Business Growth In The 315, Melquea Smith - Breaking Into Children’s Publishing/illustration; Illustration Process And Business Realities; Representation And Inclusion Through Art; Timelines/payments/royalties, Dan Williams - Building And Operating Locally; Community Roots; Restorative Time In Nature; Leading By Example, Dave Casullo - Leadership In Small Communities; Pride/ownership; Keeping Small Towns Relevant; Opportunity In The 315

Community, Local Business, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Publishing, Leadership, Tourism, Parenting, Creativity, Regional Development