Buying Local Podcast · Episode 20 · April 15, 2025 · 42 min

S3E20: Cultivating Camaraderie & Supporting Veterans with Jacque Ecuyer

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jacque Ecuyer, founder of the 4s4life Foundation and host of Operation Give Back. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health, raising money for local veterans, creating memorable moments at events and much more! Want to donate to Operation Give back or help out in any way? Hop into Slickfin Brewing Company or reach out to Jacque at operationgiveback.us. 0:22 Introducing Jacque Ecuyer 0:37 Happy Birthday Jacque 3:32 Community Involvement 5:24 Military Appreciation 8:36 Operation Give Back 11:33 The Draw for Local Events 13:10 Music Lineup 15:58 Actually being a Not-for Profit 17:05 Adirondack PEER TO PEER 18:56 4s4life 22:05 Event Planning Challenges 26:55 Burn Out and Having a Full Time Job 29:30 Saying Thank You and Giving Back 31:56 Bringing Everyone Together 34:14 Positivity Takes Work 35:36 When is the Event? 38:19 Everyone Dollar Helps/Where to Donate 41:26 1500-2000 People Last Year 42:14 Closing Thoughts