Cultivate CNY Podcast

CNY Women's Network•www.cnywomensnetwork.com

Welcome to the Cultivate CNY Podcast by CNY Women’s Network. I'm your host, Alex Canavan, and I will be interviewing an array of entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers from Syracuse, NY. Be sure to keep your notes app handy, and tune in every Monday for conversations with Central New York’s finest. Here’s your friendly reminder that no matter where you are, the sky’s the limit.

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#006: Francesca Scutari of Medicine Based Beauty on No-Makeup Makeup, Facial Balancing, and Loving Your 30s

Francesca Scutari is a double-board certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Medicine Based Beauty. Their slogan is, “Beauty backed by science,” and Francesca has always wanted medical-grade skincare to become much more accessible and affordable for her clients, and that was a huge driving force for her to start Medicine Based Beauty. In this episode, we chat about what it’s like to create your own skincare line, different aesthetic procedures like dermal filler and laser facials, and Fra...

Oct 23, 2023•42 min

Self Confidence ft. Diamond Marie Thaxton

In this insightful podcast episode, Alex and Diamond Thaxton engage in a dynamic and empowering discussion about the topic of self-confidence. Diamond Marie Thaxton is a psychotherapist and the Chief Transformational Officer of Thaxton Therapy. Diamond has completed her post-doctorate degree in Psychology at Southern California University specializing in Positive Psychology, and is currently completing additional postgraduate studies in Public Administration at Valdosta State with a concentratio...

Oct 20, 2023•16 min

#005: Tracy Dando-Mergler on Forgiveness, Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and the Importance of Connection

Tracy Dando-Mergler is the Founder and President of Safe Space Organization, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Former Special Education Teacher, and Momma of two amazing humans. Safe Space Organization is a non-clinical community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and supporting others through peer to peer network. It’s a community hub with therapeutic alternatives that empowers individuals to self-manage their mental health by accessi...

Oct 16, 2023•30 min

#004: Michele Roesch on What It’s Really Like to be a Female Restaurateur

Michele Roesch is a young, vibrant, and creative powerhouse of a businesswoman. She is the wonder of The Brasserie Bar and Bistro, Emerald Cocktail Kitchen, and 1331 Food Shoppe on Tipp Hill. Not to mention, she is absolutely breaking barriers by opening up Syracuse’s first rooftop bar. While there were doubts, Emerald Cocktail Kitchen was created in 2021 with a tri-level cocktail lounge that offers hours d’oeuvres and bar bites. Each level is a totally different ambiance and I’m so excited she ...

Oct 09, 2023•45 min

#003: Emily Derrenbacher on the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide, Spreading Positivity, and the Power of Saying Yes

Emily Derrenbacher is passionate about starting conversations around the topics we find most difficult to talk about such as mental health, suicide, grief, and loss. After the loss of her brother to suicide, Emily realized that the people who decide to take their own lives don’t necessarily appear the way they are depicted in the media. Going on 10 years since the loss of her brother, Emily is on a mission to help those who have suffered loss to suicide with empathy and compassion. Emily manages...

Oct 03, 2023•38 min

#002: Michaela Medici-Kawryga on Authentic Branding, Investing in Yourself, and Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur

Michaela Medici-Kawryga is a serial entrepreneur and the owner of The Emerson, Soul Society Juice Bar + Raw Cafe, and Founder of GLAMSQUADSYR, an on location bridal business servicing upstate NY + beyond. Michaela is a Syracuse native who graduated from Westhill High School, and in this episode she really opens up about her evolution from being a slightly out of control young woman, to the dynamic and respected mentor that she is today. To connect with Michaela, click HERE . To check out The Eme...

Sep 25, 2023•40 min

#001: Kim Fischer on the Intuitive Creative Process, Entrepreneurial Loneliness, and Rituals that Feed Us

Kim Fischer is a holistic empowerment and leadership coach with over two decades of experience teaching & practicing yoga, wellness, meditation, and entrepreneurship. She is the CEO of Kim is Manifesting, the creator of the RISE Revolution, Manifesting Mastery Membership, the previous owner of Lotus Life Yoga Center, and the voice behind the [SOUL]idified podcast. To connect with Kim, click HERE . For info on Kim’s intuitive leader retreat click here . For info on Kim’s RISE membership click...

Sep 18, 2023•40 min•Ep. 1

Welcome to the Cultivate Podcast by the CNY Women's Network

Hi, I’m Alex Canavan, and welcome to The Cultivate Podcast, brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. Tune in every Monday for conversations with Central New York’s finest. I will be interviewing an array of entrepreneurs, executives, and change makers, so be sure to keep your notes app handy. Here’s your friendly reminder that no matter where you’re planted, the sky’s the limit.

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