Community Matters

10/05/2025

COMING SOON! Eileen Connolly-Keesler, President and CEO of the Collier Community Foundation!

10/01/2025

THIRD TRAUMA: A parent’s worst nightmare 🙏🏼

Full interview: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v54iGuJfAec

09/27/2025

SECOND TRAUMA: Surviving a near death experience 🙏🏼

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v54iGuJfAec

09/26/2025

We thank PNC as a supporter of Community Matters!

For 160 years, PNC Bank has been committed to providing clients with great service and powerful financial expertise to help them meet their financial goals.

They are proud of their longstanding history of supporting not only their customers but also their communities, employees and shareholders.

Thank you, PNC!

09/20/2025

FIRST TRAUMA: INFERTILITY
Infertility can place a heavy emotional, physical, and financial strain on couples and families, often testing even the strongest relationships. Behind the silence, many carry feelings of significant grief, isolation, and hope.

Watch full episode here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v54iGuJfAec

09/18/2025

We thank Gunster as a supporter of Community Matters!

Gunster believes in the power of community and the importance of giving back. They support many organizations and causes, often stepping up and volunteering without being asked. Their lawyers and business professionals are encouraged to pursue their civic and philanthropic passions, contributing their time and skills to causes they believe in, serving in leadership roles and on nonprofit boards, and participating in volunteer efforts. Their firm and people are hands-on and heartfelt, bringing hope and joy to the communities they proudly call home.

09/14/2025

Its out! 🎙️ In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Brian Roland to explore the life-altering accident that changed everything. Brian opens up about the journey of healing, the unwavering support of his family, and how they’ve emerged stronger—reconnecting with the community in powerful new ways. This special edition is a testament to courage, love, faith, and the spirit of comeback.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Brian Roland to explore the life-altering accident that changed everything. Brian opens up about the journey ...

09/09/2025

COMING SOON! We interview Brian Roland with Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland for very special edition. Stay tuned!

08/26/2025

We’re thrilled to share our interview with Arthrex President and Founder, Reinhold Schmieding — a visionary leader whose commitment to innovation, research and education has transformed healthcare around the world.

With their corporate headquarters located right here in Collier County, Arthrex has made a tremendous impact in Southwest Florida by creating thousands of high-quality jobs and supporting various initiatives that enrich our community.

Arthrex’s impact is felt well beyond our own backyards. They have become a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, with over 40 years of developing the latest innovations to fulfill their mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better®.

What’s new? Arthrex continues to expand with state-of-the-art facilities, groundbreaking surgical advancements, and a steadfast dedication to medical education worldwide. And there’s much more on the horizon!

The full interview is now out — you won’t want to miss it!

To stay up to date on what’s happening at Arthrex, sign up for their community newsletter: https://arthrex.info/4oU3DY0

Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding sits down for an exclusive interview with Amanda Pearson at Arthrex Studio X in Naples, FL.Arthrex is a glo...

08/21/2025

We are just a few days away from sharing our interview with Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding. Stay tuned!

08/09/2025

Community Matters host, Amanda Pearson, has recently served as the host of The Perry Hotel Naples podcast series. 🎙️

The first episode our out, featuring Food Network celebrity Chef Dale Talde, with the next episode featuring a conversation with the hotel founders and owners.

See their first episode here!

Step inside the bold flavors and heartfelt stories behind Tigress Restaurant & Rooftop Bar at The Perry Hotel Naples, where Chef Dale Talde—James Beard nomin...

08/03/2025

COMING SOON! 🎙️ Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding sits down for an exclusive interview with Amanda Pearson at Arthrex Studio X in Naples, FL.

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in minimally invasive surgical technology innovation, scientific research, manufacturing and medical education.

We promise it will be worth the wait!