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Today in the blu door studio I’m joined by Savina Ortiz – Mother, Therapist & Mental Health Advocate. Savina believes that perfect balance in life does not exist, and instead promotes the idea of harmony, where different aspects of life coexist harmoniously. In this episode, Savina talks about her Greek cultural heritage, which intertwines with her upbringing within a family that’s deeply rooted in the food industry. We also explore the challenges of navigating stillness after we achieve the goals we set and the pressure of having to do something next. Savina also shares her personal experience of navigating motherhood, family business, and the importance of finding the right therapist.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — Savina Ortiz Intro

(9:15) — Greek Culture, Greek Food, & Family Values

(25:46) — Becoming a Therapist & Self-Identity

(39:35) — Family Business

(53:05) — Living in Harmony

(1:02:10) — Living Authentically and Finding Your People

(1:13:15) — Final Thoughts

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What happens when storytelling meets law? Join me as I sit down in the blu door studio with Deputy Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Angela Sperrazza, as we peel back the layers of the world of law and the concept of fairness – a principle that is so integral to the profession. We also talk about the cultural history of law, the division in today’s society, and the importance of seeing each other as human beings, even when disagreements arise.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — Intro: Deputy Attorney General, Angela Sperrazza

(6:15) — Storytelling in the Courtroom

(10:50) — Trusting the Legal System

(15:43) — The Role of Law in Society

(26:25) — Fairness and Principles in Criminal Law

(35:43) — Honest Lawyers

(39:25) — Upholding the Law

(46:34) — Supportive Family

(53:12) — Sauna & Cold Plunge

(58:23) — Finding Perspective Through Disconnecting

(1:01:30) — Going Where the Monsters Live

(1:05:12) — Division in Society

(1:13:45) — Understanding Crime and Victimhood

(1:23:00) — Human Side of Prosecutors/Final Thoughts

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Today’s guest OnTheStacks in the blu door studio is UFC Middleweight Fighter, Tresean Gore, aka “Mr. Vicious.” Brought to you by our friends at Sweat Tent! Get $100 OFF with code OTS at SweatTent.com. In this powerful conversation, Tresean opens up about the struggles of his upbringing in his hometown in rural South Carolina. When he was 19 years old, he moved to Georgia with $600 and a dream. Some days, he had to fish for food just to survive. Tresean’s story is a testament to the power of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the discomfort that comes with chasing greatness, while his childhood struggles serve as a remarkable reminder of the strength, courage, and resilience it takes to overcome adversity. Tresean is set to fight Bo Nickal on July 8th at UFC 290.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — Tresean Gore Intro

(5:23) — South Carolina Roots

(10:45) — $600 Dollars and a Dream

(15:55) — Mr. Vicious & UFC Journey

(21:35) — Troubled Childhood & Chasing Greatness

(28:13) — Showing Up To A Challenge

(33:39) — Comparing Bo Nickal’s Skills

(33:39) — Don’t Be Average

(39:24) — Tresean’s Reaction To Bo Nickal’s Comments

(40:55) — UFC 290 Fight Prediction

(43:10) — Tresean’s Final Message

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Today’s guest OnTheStacks in the blu door studio is Mark Margavage, a consultant meteorologist, storm chaser, and Creator of Mark Margavage’s Weather Discussion Page on Facebook. In this episode, we talk about controversial topics like UFOs, COVID, climate change, and censorship. During our conversation, we discuss the mysterious wildfires in Canada that were potentially caused by arson, and the United States Military whistleblower that claims he has evidence that the government has a secret UFO retrieval program, and that they’re covering it all up. Mark also shows us data on climate change as we dive into the financial interests behind climate change policy and explore the potential consequences of censorship that occurs online and in social media when we have conversations and debates about controversial topics.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — Mark Margavage Intro

(4:49) — Winter Weather Storm Chasing & Forecasting

(20:45) — Suspicious Canadian Wildfires

(26:50) — UFOs, Aliens, Military Whistleblower, & Gov’t Cover Up

(45:00) — Climate Change & Challenging the Narrative

(1:07:32) — Financial Interests in Climate Change Policy

(1:19:20) — Censorship, Scientists, & “Trust The Science”

(1:27:23) — Mark’s Weather Discussion Facebook Page

(1:40:23) — Award Winning Mustache

(1:45:20) — Aliens Part II

(1:50:23) — Final Thoughts

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is David Pearson, freelance graphic designer and board member of the NEPA Rainbow Alliance. In this episode, we talk about Pop Culture, Music, and Nostalgia of the 90’s. We also talk about overcoming social anxiety, grappling with imposter syndrome, and realizing there is no such thing as the perfect time and why you should start saying yes to more opportunities.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — David Pearson Intro

(4:20) — 90’s Nostalgia & Music

(25:37) — Graphic Design

(49:24) — Social Anxiety/Impostor Syndrome

(1:07:00) — Tragedy

(1:20:11) — Social Media & Being Yourself

(1:23:32) — Pride Fest

(1:31:27) — David Pearson, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks episode is a previously live Q&A that Bill moderated at the F.M. Kirby Center following the showing of the Documentary film, “Walk With Frank.” The Q&A features film subject & Vietnam War Veteran, Frank Romeo, and filmmakers & co-owners of Mayers Films, Matt & Ryan Mayers.

At 70 years old, Frank walked across the entire state of New York to raise awareness for PTSD & mental health. This is his story.

Walk With Frank is a film about self discovery, mental health, and one man’s journey towards understanding and embracing his own PTSD. In the Q&A we discuss the Impact the film has had on Frank’s life, the ongoing struggles veterans face, and ways we can keep the conversation going to end the stigma of mental health and to inspire others to open up about their own mental illness.

Warning: this episode contains some pretty heavy subject matter including PTSD and suicide, so listener & viewer discretion is advised.

Timestamps:

(0:00) — Introduction

(12:12) — Bridging the Gap Between Veterans & Non Veterans

(17:25) — Art Therapy

(30:06) — Impact of Documentary on Frank’s Life

(33:36) — Audience Member Questions

(40:48) — Walking Across Entire State of New York

(46:43) — Ways You Can Support Veteran PTSD

(48:10) — Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Kurt Krasavage, a former global sales leader turned real estate investor and humanitarian. Kurt dealt with some extreme trauma at a young age. All within a few years he watched his mother suffer from a massive stroke, lost multiple family members and friends in tragic deaths, and was crushed when he got fired from his job in Corporate America. But losing his job was a blessing in disguise as he saw it as an opportunity to follow his dreams. It allowed Kurt to restart his life and pursue his purpose of improving the community and helping people make a bigger impact on the world.

In this episode Kurt talks about overcoming adversity and opens up for the first time about his shortcomings and embarrassing failure that cost him his former career. Kurt also shares his experiences leading multiple mergers and acquisitions, building global teams, and setting and achieving goals.

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Timestamps

(0:00) — Kurt Krasavage Intro

(11:32) — Rollercoasters & Architectural Engineering

(19:05) — Taking a Risk, Changing Careers & Getting Into Sales

(29:42) — Personal Challenges & Extreme Trauma

(45:46) — Corporate America/Mergers & Acquisitions

(1:03:49) — Getting Fired – Leaving Corporate America

(1:13:44) — Reimagineering Your Life & Career

(1:26:00) — Goal Setting

(1:39:36) — Building a Great Team & Partnerships

(1:48:42) — Community Improvement & Non-Profits

(2:02:00) — Smart, Hungry, Humble, & Resilient

(1:45:08) — Kurt Krasavage, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Kayla Wolthoff, an advocate for SCAD research. In August of 2022 Kayla Wolthoff suffered a life-threatening SCAD-induced heart attack. SCAD, which stands for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection is a rare condition that occurs when there’s a separation or tear in the wall of a coronary artery.

As a very fit and active yoga-instructor, a heart-attack and dying at 30 years old was the last thing on Kayla’s mind. In this episode Kayla shares the lessons she learned from her near-death experience, her journey to recovery, and her message of putting yourself first and advocating for your health.

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Timestamps

(0:00) — Kayla Wolthoff Intro

(5:57) — From Iowa To Pennsylvania

(12:25) — Pizza Debate

(17:50) — Heart Attack Symptoms Begin May 2022

(28:48) — STEMI Heart Attack: ER Visit August 2022

38:49) — Life Flight Transfer for ECMO Life Support

(44:19) — SCAD Explained

(57:07) — Waking Up From A Coma & Cardiac Rehab

(1:07:45) — Grief & Gratitude

(1:15:17) — Living with SCAD

(1:23:45) — Lessons Learned

(1:29:13) — Iowa Connections

(1:37:00) — Kayla Wolthoff, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Gia Fracalossi. After dropping out of grad school from NYU she felt lost and hopeless. Enter the Ambivalent B*tches Podcast, a show Gia created as a means to rediscover herself and her purpose. It soon became a platform to empower young women like herself to find meaning in the mess that is life in their twenties. In this episode we talk about self-discovery, mental health, and exploring life’s uncertainties.

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Timestamps

(0:00) — Gia Fracalossi

(9:00) — Dropping out of NYU

(24:20) — Mental Health

(41:46) — Self-Discovery

(52:35) — Podcasting

(1:02:08) — Question Everything

(1:07:08) — Women Empowerment

(58:51) — Life Lessons

(1:15:58) — Ambivalent Bitches, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Brooke Perrego, a Top Producing Realtor with Lewith & Freeman Real Estate. In this episode, Brooke talks about conquering the mind to achieve success. She had to rewire her brain after a traumatic childhood experience that caused PTSD and hypochondria. Hear how Brooke was able to overcome these obstacles, become a top performer in her company, and provide the best quality of life for her family and herself.

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Timestamps

(0:00) — Brooke Perrego Intro

(4:57) —  Anxiety Relief Tips

(9:51) — Childhood Trauma/PTSD/Hypochondria

(19:42) — Conquering Your Mind

(38:08) — Finding Success in Real Estate

(47:22) — Building Relationships

(52:02) — Complacency & Regret

(1:01:02) — Confidence Building

(1:07:09) — Brooke Perrego, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Beauty Content Creator, Erin Dugan Jurchak! In just a few years, Erin gained a whopping 2.7 Million followers on TikTok by creating highly engaging and authentic beauty content that landed her deals with some of the biggest brands in the world, including L’Oréal and MAC Cosmetics. In this episode we talk about creating content at scale, navigating social media algorithms, creator burnout, and the ‘Superpower’ that Erin says is key to becoming a successful content creator.

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Timestamps

(0:00) Erin Dugan Jurchak

(3:55) Traditional Media to Full-Time Content Creator

(9:04) Before Going Viral

(14:03) Erin’s Content Creation Process

(16:37) Navigating Brand Deals

(24:32) 1 Million Followers: Gamer Changer

(30:44) Creative Ruts & Burnout

(36:53) White House Visit, L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics

(46:40) Superpower to Becoming a Successful Content Creator

(49:10) — Erin Dugan Jurchak, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Gus The Savage, an award-winning multi-genre artist. *WARNING: We talk about some heavy subject matters including gang life and thoughts of suicide. It was hard for Gus growing up in the projects of the Bronx and losing his mother at 16. At a very young age he was surrounded by gang activity, and to him, it just seemed like that’s how life was supposed to be. But when his mother passed, it changed his life forever. At that moment he knew if he stayed on the streets, there were only two paths ahead of him – Death or Jail, so he had to make a choice…

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(0:00) 150th Episode Message/Episode Trailer

(2:05) Show Sponsors

(4:31) Welcome Gus The Savage

(9:16) Gus Loses His Mother At 16

(16:11) Growing Up in the Projects of The Bronx/Gang Life

(25:27) Musical Influences

(38:34) Career Growth

(44:25) Staying Positive in the Face of Criticism

(55:46) Freestyle Rap Performance

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Ep.142 | Overcoming Addiction and Achieving Massive Success. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Lindsey Timek, Entrepreneur and Owner of Abbronzatura Tanning.

Just a few years ago, Lindsey was 396 lbs. She was addicted to food and hit rock bottom both physically and mentally. She shares before and after photos of herself during the episode, which until today, she’s never had the courage to share with anyone.

Hear how Lindsey overcame her food addiction and rebuilt her foundation of confidence through entrepreneurship and fitness to achieve success and find happiness. We also dive deep into the correlation between obsession, addiction, and achieving massive success. Say ‘Hello’ in the comments and let me and my team know what you thought of the episode!

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Ep.141 | Creating Your Own Destiny. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Darrian Tyson and Kevin Kaskey, Entrepreneurs and Co-Hosts of The Go Getters Podcast.

They both hated their jobs, but told themselves, “there has to be another way.” They fell in love with the idea of pursuing a career as a content creator, but feared they would let their family down since they’re not following the traditional path. We discuss the education system, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the pressure that society puts on young individuals to “get a job,” and fit a certain mold.

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#OnTheStacks Top 22 Moments of 2022 – Ep.140. | 2022 was an amazing year for both Bill and OnTheStacks! It was filled with so many incredible moments, so Bill wanted to wrap up 2022 with a recap of the Top 22 Moments that were special to him and everyone that was involved and supported along the way. We accomplished and grew so much, but it would not have been possible without all of our listeners, so thank you! We hope you enjoy it!!

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Episode 130: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Fred Aebli aka Mr. Fred, creator of GetMeCoding.com.

As a Star Wars ‘1977’ kid, he was propelled into thinking “how do I get to space?” After graduating from Penn State, he realized the only way to get there was via the Astronaut Corps, so he pursued a military commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marines, traveled the globe pre-911, and was eventually promoted to Major.

When he returned home from active duty, he worked as a network engineer on early stage internet development for Bell Atlantic (now Verizon), as a software developer for Oracle, and later became an IST professor at Penn State.

After seeing a growing decline in kids exploring coding and “tinkering” with tech, along with the growing demand for IT professionals, he came up with the idea of GetMeCoding.com to teach kids coding and show them how fantasy/sci-fi can be doorways to new opportunities.

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Episode 129: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Comedian and Copywriter, Nick Tonery and New York City Creative and Co-Founder of Brrrn, Jimmy T. Martin. Host Bill Corcoran Jr. welcomes two highly engaging and entertaining guests for the first episode in the new blu door studio and #OnTheStacks Podcast HQ in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

This episode is where sketch comedy, copywriting, and martial arts meets entrepreneurship and small business. And believe it or not, they’re all related. As the famous saying goes, “if you can make it in Düsseldorf, you can make it anywhere!” Nick shares his recent experience of “resetting the algorithm,” and how the online content we consume affects our lives both positively and negatively. Jimmy talks about the importance of losing while you’re in the process of winning and how it’s helped prepare him for times that he faced adversity.

Nick and Jimmy also explain how to “yes, and…” a conversation and how it improves communication in both a personal and business setting. They even re-enact a few of their favorite sketches they’ve written and performed at the PIT in New York City.

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Episode 128: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Will Ramey, Owner of Shared Leadership.

Dr. Ramey is on a mission to improve workplace culture. For 20+ years he has led various teams. Some of those include his time as an Officer in the U.S. Army deployed to Iraq, at a Fortune 100 Company, and as a Senior Leader in the Federal Government.

In this episode, Dr. Ramey shares the stories and lessons he’s learned about leadership through his personal and professional journey, alternatives to the traditional top down leadership model, and how leadership can be shared to achieve a high performing team.

He knows how to play five different instruments, earned an Army Space Badge, practices meditative breathing most mornings, and is currently co-authoring a book on shared leadership.

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Episode 127: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with former Wall Street Managing Director, Manny Santayana.

“Do the right thing and fear no man!” That is the mantra Manny lives by.

Despite almost getting fired from his first sales job at IBM, Manny went on to become a top salesperson at IBM and then for a firm on Wall Street. In 2002, he led an algorithmic electronic trading team at Credit Suisse, where he increased the sales from $2.5 million to $1 billion+ across 47 countries. They ranked #1 in the world and executed 9% of the total US trading volume.

Later in his career, he became Head of Sales at NASDAQ, and is responsible for rebuilding the entire NASDAQ sales force after their global trading clients were adversely affected by the Facebook IPO technical trading disaster in 2012. Throughout his life and career, Manny has seen it all, experiencing extreme highs and lows, and what he calls the 4 C’s of Sociology: Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, and Corruption. Manny explains how he navigated these phases and the greatest lessons that Wall Street taught him about life.

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Episode 126: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Max Peters, Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Owner of Maximilian Ultra Premium Cigars. Max got a taste of entrepreneurship and blue collar work at age 12 when he started working at a junkyard, buying and selling scrap metal, cars, and trucks. He fell in love with the idea of earning a dollar by building something and selling it, instead of punching a clock for a paycheck.

His many business ventures, including his boutique cigar company based in the Dominican Republic, have given him the opportunity to travel the world and gain perspective by seeing how other cultures live and place value on success, money, and time.

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Episode 125: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Mike Thorwart, co-owner of Dead Sled Coffee. He’s addicted to the hustle of business. Five years ago, Mike designed a website for free to help his two friends that were starting a coffee company. He’s now co-owner and runs the company full time.

To celebrate the ownership’s love of horror films and rock ‘n’ roll, they sought out to partner with various artists to formulate their own proprietary blend of coffee and participate in designing the artwork on the packaging. They landed several officially licensed deals with classic horror films such as, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Vampira, Beetlejuice, and It. On the Rock ‘n’ Roll side of things, they’ve partnered with KISS, Skid Row, Rob Zombie, and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister, to name a few.

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BONUS – Mike makes a major announcement in this episode regarding a new and exclusive collaboration with Warner Bros., and we’ll give you a hint….Winter is Coming!

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Episode 124: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Ed Cuozzo, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Scranton-based alternative rock band, University Drive.

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Episode 123: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jamie Anzalone, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at Anzalone Law. At 5 years old, Jamie knew he wanted to follow in father’s footsteps as a plaintiff’s trial lawyer after seeing him take great pride and joy in his daily work.

During law school Jamie started playing guitar and singing at open mic nights as a hobby. Through creative writing and playing music, he was able to build confidence that now enables him to excel at the highest level in the courtroom. Jamie learned that in both law and life, nothing is as it seems and nothing is black and white, and only by following the process can you get where you need to go.

Anzalone’s mission is to fight for people that can’t fight for themselves, and while many perceive personal injury attorneys in a negative light, this episode may leave you thinking differently after host Bill Corcoran Jr. challenges Jamie on those negative thoughts and misconceptions.

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Episode 122: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Ryan Leckey, Emmy award-winning content creator, storyteller, and owner of Ryan Leckey Media. In this episode, Ryan asks the question, “what’s stopping you?”

When he was 13 years old, he was so determined to land a gig in television that he would regularly ride his bike to WJAC-TV, an NBC affiliate in his hometown of Johnstown PA, to pitch ideas to the general manager for ways to get teenagers to watch the news.

Best known for his wildly successful and engaging morning show, ‘Leckey Live,’ on WNEP-TV, Ryan’s on-air and online content has reached over 1-million weekly viewers. With a combined 100,000+ social media followers, Ryan dominates the Northeastern & Central Pennsylvania market.

Ryan sits down with host Bill Corcoran Jr., to discuss why he left WNEP after 17 years, his new entrepreneurial journey, mental health, and being openly gay and your authentic self in this ‘nothing off-limits’ interview.

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Episode 121: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Tommy Van Scoy, owner of Tovon & Co. Diamonds. Tommy flew to Israel every 45 days for 18 straight years to source diamonds for his family’s 49-store jewelry franchise. Travel for him eventually slowed down when he was accepted into the NYDDC – The New York Diamond Dealers Club, an exclusive diamond trading organization with only 2,000 members worldwide. In this episode, Tommy talks about his humble beginnings growing up in a 2 bedroom house with 7 siblings, his passion for racing, and some of the best life and business lessons he learned from his father.

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Episode 120: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with The Artist Sachiko, a Queer Asian-American abstract artist. Sachiko was born in Hilo Hawaii, but grew up in the small town of Jordan in upstate New York. Growing up, Sachiko often felt alone and began to suffer from severe anxiety. But once she started creating art, she found a sense of relief. Her art is made for those who have a lot of feelings and is meant to spark connection, build community, and improve communication around mental health. By sharing her feelings, she hopes that others will also feel less lonely.

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Episode 119: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Mary Vanesko, Founder and Owner of Well-Nurtured Development. Mary is a licensed and certified Occupational Therapist that provides services to infants, children, and their families with a holistic approach to family centered care.

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Episode 118: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dave Yeager, Founder and CEO of Showcase Daily. At 23 years old, with a couple hundred dollars to his name, Dave threw all of his belongings into his van and drove across the country to California to follow his dream of working in the music industry. When he arrived, he was homeless. He was so determined to make it, that until he got a job and saved up enough money to rent an apartment, he slept in his van and snuck into movie theaters and survived on free refills of popcorn and soda that others left behind.

After a few years of working for ET on MTV, he landed a job in the music industry. Working alongside two industry legends, Co-Founder of Interscope Records, Jimmy Iovine, and Rapper/Producer Dr. Dre, Dave helped develop and build Beats Music, which was eventually acquired by Apple for $3 billion in 2014 and became what we now know as Apple Music.

Burnt out after working in the corporate world, he decided to create his own music streaming platform, Showcase Daily. It is a platform for emerging talent that introduces one new artist and one new track everyday with a focus on promoting quality over quantity. The app is currently in the alpha testing phase with hopes of rolling it out to the public in Fall 2022.

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Episode 117: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jason Fogg, owner of Pops McCann Whiskey. An underdog from North Philadelphia, Jason lives by the mindset that you either win or you learn. After getting fired from America’s oldest and Pennsylvania’s largest liqueur producer, where he was the National Sales Manager, he decided to start his own Whiskey company. His brand emulates the whiskey that would’ve been on the ships that came to North America from Ireland during the Great Famine and is also a tribute to his own ancestors, who have ties to the Scranton Coal Region. Cheers!

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Episode 116: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Joe Van Wie, host of the AllBetter Podcast. At 12 years old, Joe had his first sip of alcohol. He struggled with addiction on and off for 20+ years and used alcohol and drugs to fill a void of feeling disconnected from society. “Who is Joe going to be before he dies?” That is the question he asked himself after waking up from a 19-day coma and realizing he wanted a second chance at life. Joe currently works in the recovery industry and just broke ground on construction of a youth transitional living facility in downtown Scranton. The clinic is set to open in the fall 2022.

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Episode 115: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jason Papadoplos, owner of J’s Complete Auto Detailing. From school teacher to entrepreneur and business owner, Jason left the security of his full time teaching job to pursue his true passion, auto detailing. In this episode Jason talks about how he turned his side hustle into a full time career, the opportunities he created for his family by now being a business owner, and instilling work ethic in his children. He also gives us a few DIY tips and tricks and some do’s and don’ts of auto detailing.

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Episode 114: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jordan Galasso, owner of Fit AF. At the request of one of his personal training clients, Jordan made a few healthy meals to help him lose weight. Five years later, he turned that opportunity into a healthy food prep business doing 3000+ meals per week. In this episode, Jordan talks about finding your “why” in whatever it is that you’re doing and how that will keep you motivated to do the required tasks to be successful. We also take a deep dive into the benefits of psychedelic microdosing, increased output in flow states, the neurochemistry of pain vs. pleasure, and the correlation between dopamine and happiness.

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Episode 113: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Ross Kleinman, entrepreneur and Founder of the Kingswood Collection. At 7 years old, he began buying and selling sports cards. By the time he was in high school, he was flipping items on eBay and had already started multiple companies. Coming from a family of lawyers, he thought he would follow the same path until he realized he could make money by following his true passion. Hear how Ross went all in on himself and took the Kingswood Collection from side hustle to full-time career.

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Episode 112: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Maegan Zielinski, advocate for ending homelessness and social media content creator for nonprofits and small businesses. In this episode, Maegan talks about her experience working in the mental health field and how she overcame her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She also talks about the link between homelessness and mental health, and the systemic changes she feels will aid in ending homelessness. Maegan also shares her knowledge of social media management, including: navigating the algorithms, what makes for good content, how to boost your engagement rate, and more!

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Episode 111: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Eric Esoda, President and CEO of NEPIRC. In this episode, Eric reflects on his childhood and the influence that manufacturing had on his life. As he rose through the ranks at NEPIRC, he had one goal in mind: to provide others the same opportunity that manufacturing provided him. He also explains why he thinks manufacturing can help solve generational poverty, the positive impact that manufacturing will have on the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) economy over next 5-10 years, and how NEPA manufacturers could play a pivotal role in future space exploration.

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Episode 110: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Chloe Fanelli, Marketing Director at Discount Dance & Annamaly Art Collective. She is also the Costume Designer for the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s Chicago and is an interior stylist, event coordinator and personal trainer. In this episode Chloe talks about leaning into discomforts, taking risks, and realizing that the entrepreneurial journey isn’t always an upward trajectory, and that sometimes you need to take a step back to propel you forward in both personal and professional growth. She also shares her passions for travel, art, culture, food, and fitness.

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Episode 108: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Natalie Lynn, Owner of Counterpart Kombucha and Co-Owner of The Canning House. Natalie is a 2nd generation American. Her grandparents escaped Nazi Germany and immigrated to the United States. In this episode, Natalie talks about the beginnings of her Kombucha business, operating from her kitchen apartment and selling out of the trunk of her car, to operating a full production facility with product being sold in multiple states. Natalie also talks about the entrepreneurial spirit of overcoming obstacles, her appreciation for life and opportunity, and always keeping a positive attitude as she reflects on her grandparents’ story and the influence they had on her life.

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Episode 107: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Matt McGloin, former Penn State, NFL, and XFL quarterback. Matt attributes a great deal of his success to his family, being from Scranton, and embracing that blue-collar, “bring your lunch pail and go to work” mentality. In this episode, Matt talks about preparation meeting opportunity, the life lessons he learned from football that he still carries with him everyday, and the process of setting and achieving goals.

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Episode 106: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Rachel Malak, Co-Host and Producer of PA Live. Rachel is also the Stadium Emcee for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Arena Emcee for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. A single sports comm class during her time as a student at Fordham University changed the trajectory of her professional future. In this episode, Rachel talks about creating opportunities for yourself, dealing with critics, building self-confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome. We also talk all things content creation, podcasting, and how to build your personal brand through social media.

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Episode 101: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Bri Majikes, Owner and Hairstylist at BAM Studio. In this episode, Bri shares her experience with anxiety/depression, the importance of asking for help, and destigmatizing mental health. Bri also gives her opinion on trade school vs. college, the challenges of a small business owner, building her business through a pandemic, and living her passion as a creative through hairstyling.

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Episode 100: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Rob Bresnahan Jr., President and CEO of Kuharchik Construction. At age 19, and while attending college, Rob simultaneously took on the role of CFO of his family’s 3rd generation electrical contractor business. After purchasing the company, Rob grew it from 50 employees to 150. In this episode, Rob talks about effective leadership skills, building a great company culture, and giving back to the local community through various volunteer efforts.

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Episode 99: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Danny Lykens, Co-Founder of Kraken Boardsports. In this episode, Danny shares how he and his college classmate, Mike Grobinski, took their college engineering class project and turned it into a business, providing action sports athletes the speed they need on any surface and in any location. Designed by engineers/riders, their winch is handmade in their machine shop in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. Danny also talks about product innovation and engineered design to make a better, faster, and more reliable product for their thrill seeking customers.

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Episode 98: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Connor Scalleat, President of Scalleat Hospitality and Co-Owner of The Canning House. In this episode, Connor shares the “secret sauce” to his family’s success in the restaurant industry and how he combined his passion for food and technology by creating NFTs of menu items from his restaurant, The Canning House. Connor also gives an overview of NFTs, blockchain technology, Web3, and how NFTs are going to change the future of how we communicate with one another, buy and sell goods/services, and transmit information.

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Episode 96: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Chris Hacken, Founder and CEO of Loop Internet. From creating digital pets on a virtual pet website in the early 2000’s, to building a fiber optic internet service provider, Chris has always had a passion for all things internet-based. Chris shares his early ups and downs before finding his footing with his startup, Loop Internet, and how he built the company from a side-hustle to a full time job. Chris also shares some of the future plans for Loop!

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Episode 95: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Katherine Pohlidal, Director of the Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University. In this episode, Katherine shares the history and culture of the coal mine region in NEPA and how it relates to the Sisters of Mercy establishing Luzerne County’s first four-year institution of higher education. From working in the prison system to higher education at Misericordia University, it is Katherine’s mission to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty through a two-generational model of providing single mothers the opportunity to complete a college degree while living on campus with their children. Katherine also talks about her latest venture, the Parent Pathways Program of NEPA. Funded by the Robin Hood Foundation, the program is modeled after Misericordia’s Women with Children Program to help single parents near the poverty line access opportunities for higher education or high skill trades.

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Episode 94: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards, CEO of Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS).

From a recipient of the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program, to becoming the CEO of Pennsylvania’s largest provider of WIC, Maria’s story comes full circle in this episode.

Maria shares how her passion for art led her to build transferable skills that later in life gave her the opportunity to empower women, strengthen families, and provide a pathway to help relieve the cycle of poverty.

Maria also talks about manifesting goals and trusting the process.

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Episode 93: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Josh Ax, Owner of NEPA Property Investors. From rehabbing himself to rehabbing houses, Josh’s personal life and career come full circle as he shares his story of heroin addiction, his road to sobriety, and how it all led him to become a real estate investor.

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