Welcome to the very first episode of Not Your Average Neighbor! 🎉 Join host Ann Roushar as she kicks off this exciting podcast with her first guest and longtime friend, Raymond Siddell—a dedicated realtor, business owner, and community leader in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In this episode, Ann and Raymond share their fun and unexpected first meeting, their journey as co-founders of the 360 Home Team at Keller Williams Legacy Group, and the impact Raymond has made through nonprofit leadership and community initiatives.

🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✔️ How Ann and Raymond became best friends over hot dogs and real estate
✔️ The Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors Scholarship Fund and how it supports students
✔️ How Raymond mobilized the community after the 2020 Derecho storm
✔️ The creation of Together We Achieve, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity
✔️ Why volunteering and community involvement matter more than ever

Follow CRAAR Scholarship through their Facebook page and website. Application for the scholarship ends on March 15, 2025.

Follow Together We Achieve and the amazing work that they do throughout Cedar Rapids here.

💡 Know someone making a difference? Drop a comment and let us know who we should feature next!

📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday – don’t miss out!
🎧 Subscribe now and be part of a neighborhood that uplifts and inspires!

Welcome to Not Your Average Neighbor – the podcast that celebrates incredible people making a difference in their communities! 🎙️✨

In this trailer episode, host Ann Roushar shares her journey into podcasting, her love for storytelling, and the inspiration behind launching this show. From spotlighting resilient individuals to sharing uplifting stories, this podcast is all about connection, community, and good news.

Join Ann every week as she introduces inspiring guests, plays fun games, and spreads positivity. Whether you're a real estate pro, a community advocate, or just someone who loves hearing feel-good stories, this podcast is for you!

🔹 What to expect from the podcast:
✔️ Weekly episodes featuring inspiring community members
✔️ Heartwarming stories of resilience and impact
✔️ Fun and engaging conversations
✔️ A deeper look into the people shaping our neighborhoods

💡 Have a neighbor or community member we should feature? Drop us a comment!

📅 First episode drops soon – don’t miss it!
🎧 Subscribe now and be part of a neighborhood that uplifts and inspires!

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