Radio Maine with Dr. Lisa Belisle

Maine Real Estate Leads to Professional Success and Personal Balance: Meet Chris Lynch

Chris Lynch had a successful finance career managing a bond trading group on Wall Street–until it clashed with his desire to be with his growing family. A graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Chris followed his heart back to Maine in the early 2000’s, seeking a more balanced personal and professional existence. Despite being warned away from real estate, and facing more than one detractor, Chris borrowed from his children’s college savings in order to found and build what would become one of Maine’s most successful residential firms – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. Chris has gained many valuable insights about business and life in his beloved adopted state over the past two (plus) decades.  Join our conversation with Chris Lynch today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.

Waynflete Student Creates Climate Conversation Through Innovative Sculptures: Benjamin Pochurek

Sculptor Benjamin Pochurek is highly attuned to the world in which he lives, and is unafraid to explore complex issues that deeply impact humanity. His poignant works articulate contrasting messages of vulnerability and pain; strength and hope. In 2022, Maine’s Portland Museum of Art introduced the “Tidal Shift Award,” to recognize young artists whose creations reflect innovation and sustainability, while focusing on solutions for climate change. Benjamin was one of only three award recipients in the 14-18 age group. A junior at Portland’s Waynflete School and resident of Freeport, Benjamin has been inspired by local artists Matt and Philip Barter, and recently joined them as a represented artist at the Portland Art Gallery.  Join our conversation with Benjamin Pochurek today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.

Evolution of an Art Legacy: Meet Maine-Based Encaustic Artist Annie Darling

Annie Darling is carrying forward her family’s artistic legacy in a way that is uniquely her own. Growing up, she osmosed the ingenuity and perspectives of her creative kin, whose talents are represented in a variety of professions– from photography and interior design, to sculpting and academia. Annie deepened her learning through an educational focus on architecture, psychology and marketing. After many years in the communications field, Annie turned her attention inward, and opened a space for personal exploration. Her recent encaustics reflect both emotional vulnerability and the resilience garnered through life experience. Though she is new to the Portland Art Gallery, she is no stranger to the artistic journey. Thank you for joining our conversation with Annie Darling today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Annie Darling is represented by the Portland Art Gallery of Maine. Click here to view her art.

Unexpected Divergence Leads to a Parallel Life of Medicine and Media: Dr. Lisa Belisle

Many of us have experienced points in life’s journey when, as New England poet Robert Frost once described, “Two roads diverged.” In this 100th episode of Radio Maine, our host Dr. Lisa Belisle reflects upon her ongoing role as a communicator and on-air host. and the significant divergence that brought her to this place. Lisa remembers the sudden death in 2007 of her Bowdoin College classmate, Hanley Denning, who had brought hope and light to countless children whose families lived near the Guatemala City dump. That pivotal event, and a desire to support Hanley’s organization–Safe Passage–revealed an unexpected media path that has complemented Lisa’s professional work as a doctor and leader. Fast forwarding to today, Lisa remains inspired by her conversations with the creative, resilient guests of Radio Maine, and is grateful for the divergence that has led to the evolution of the Radio Maine community of which we are all now a part.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

 

Emma Wilson Is Committed to Supporting Maine Art and Artists at Portland Art Gallery

Well known to our Radio Maine Community, Portland Art Gallery Director Emma Wilson has spent many years supporting Maine artists. Emma finds joy in connecting art buyers around the country with contemporary art. Emma also continues to draw on her background in social work as she humanizes the ongoing need for, and challenge of, allowing ourselves to risk discomfort in order to fully experience the world around us. Join us for a Portland Art Gallery update with Emma Wilson today on Radio Maine. 

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Emma Wilson is the director of the Portland Art Gallery of Maine. Click here to visit in person or online.

Jill Hoy Is a Contemporary Impressionist Painter in Maine

Artist Jill Hoy is at a place of artistic integration. She would be the first to say that she benefited greatly from the creative critique she once received from her husband and fellow artist, Jon Imber. When Jon died in 2014 from ALS, Jill grieved not only the loss of her husband but also of her creative partner. That emotional process, occurring over the past few years during which Jill has focused on her art in a new way, has been accentuated by an internal wellspring of knowledge and confidence. Learn more about the impact of this life phase on Jill’s art, as well as Jill’s love for her adopted home of Deer Isle, Maine, today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Jill Hoy is represented by the Portland Art Gallery of Maine. Click here to view her art.

Betsy Evans Hunt and Intl Acclaimed Photographer Todd Webb on Building a Legacy

In 1989, Betsy Evans Hunt had an unexpected encounter with internationally acclaimed photographer Todd Webb that would prove life-changing. Her educational and professional background prepared Betsy well for the day that Todd and his wife, Lucille, walked into the Evans Gallery in Portland, Maine. Betsy’s graduate thesis about famed photographers Alfred Stieiglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe, and work for Robert Mapplethorpe in New York City, enabled her to speak intelligently and passionately about the fine art photography world. Todd, a 1920’s era stockbroker-turned-photographer trained by Ansel Adams, had once worked with Georgia O’Keeffe. The Webbs, by then in their eighties and living in central Maine, formed a bond with Betsy that would continue until Todd’s death at age 94 in 2000.  Betsy continues to support his legacy through the Todd Webb Archives, museum placements and publications. Join our conversation with Betsy Evans Hunt today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

The Dangerous Job of Avalanche Control in the Utah Ski Country, with Author and Journalist Ed Power

Author Ed Power first became intrigued by the human interaction with nature, and the risks inherent in this intersection, growing up as a surfer and sailboat racer on the mid-Atlantic coast. A former longtime editor and publisher, Ed had previously worked as a journalist for Virginia’s largest newspaper, The Virginia Pilot, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Ed eventually retired, he and wife, Marguerite, moved to Utah to become, in his words, “ski bums.”  The sounds of morning avalanche control explosions soon piqued his journalistic curiosity. Ed describes this dangerous and fascinating profession in Dragons in the Snow: Avalanche Detectives and the Race to Beat Death in the Mountains, which won the 2020 National Outdoor Board Award for Outdoor Literature. We are fortunate that Ed and Marguerite have become part of our Portland Art Gallery community. Join our conversation with Ed Power today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Maine’s Home Staging Expert Got Her Start Well Before The Real Estate Boom. Meet Elizabeth Polansky

Elizabeth Polanksky was ahead of the curve when she started Maine’s first large-scale home staging business in 2000. The subsequent growth of the state’s real estate market has resulted in a significant demand for her skills and aesthetic sense. Elizabeth’s perseverance and business acumen have led to multiple important collaborations. Recently she helped facilitate a series of shows featuring Portland Art Gallery artists at the Cumberland Club, an historic social gathering spot in Portland, Maine. Join our conversation with Elizabeth Polansky today on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Editor of Maine Home+Design Magazine Talks About Her Job and New Life in Maine: Meet Danielle Devine

Danielle Devine is the editor of Maine Home+Design (MH+D), a beautifully curated magazine that showcases the state’s premier interior designers, architects and builders, as well as countless trade specialties. After a short stint working in finance, Danielle put her undergraduate education in English and art history to use through her work with national and international design publications. Having spent many years in New York, Danielle’s young family moved to Maine when her husband opened an architecture office here, and she was thrilled when a position became available with MH+D. Join our conversation with Danielle, as she reflects on her experiences with art and architecture, and the changes she had seen in Maine’s design landscape, this week on Radio Maine.

Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine’s community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode.