We had the chance to sit down with Allen Morrow, owner of Green Rhino Builders. What separates Allen from other builders is that his business is designed to help multiple people at once offering quick work and high quality. Tune in to hear about the Morrow family history and the previous businesses they were involved in. From going to 11 schools and living around the country to being "kicked out" of Florida, you will not want to miss this incredible story. To learn more about Green Rhino Builder...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 61
We had the chance to sit down with Shawn Mankovich from Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese. Tune in for this interesting story of how Shawn got into the "cheese game", why he chose the catchy name, and what sets him apart from other smoked cheeses. Listen to find out how you can win a $50 gift card for Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese! To learn more about Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese, visit their website and Facebook ! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us o...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60
We had the chance to sit down with Sean Shay, owner of the Shay Agency – a full-service property and casualty agency. Sean is an independent insurance agent that offers a variety of different policies to accommodate any and all clients. What separates Shawn from your typical insurance agent? When you are working with Shawn, you are joining the Shay Agency Family, and you are treated like family. Tune in for this inspiring story of how Sean began working at the age of 13 and the experiences he's ...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 59
We had the chance to sit down with Keith Scarpelli, owner of Arbor Garden. Arbor Garden offers affordable landscaping, hardscaping, lawn fertilization/weed control, and more. We cover everything from Keith’s childhood passion for writing, his experiences within sales, and how his path ultimately led him to his own landscaping business. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode where Keith opens up and gets personal about the hardships and lessons learned in his life. Tune in for the future p...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 58
We had the chance to sit down with Kerry Beth and her team/family from KB's Coffee House! KB's dream was to open her own coffee shop and 12 years later she made that dream come true. She has partnered with her family to keep her dream going and recently got engaged! Tune in to hear about some delicious food combinations that make KB's so special and find out what's in store for the future. Find out how you can win a $50 gift card. to KB's! To learn more about KB's Coffee House, visit their Faceb...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 57
We had the chance to sit down with Nicholas Spinelli, owner of Hair Ink of NEPA, and his daughter Gia. Nick has truly found his passion in helping men and women look and feel their best through scalp micropigmentation. Find out how this NY native came to PA and discovered a need in this area. From practicing his art on cantaloupe in the kitchen to changing the lives of hundreds, be sure to turn in to hear this inspiring story. To learn more about Hair Ink of NEPA, visit their Facebook and websit...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 56
We had the chance to sit down with Ricardo Santos, owner of J Zapata Mexican Food. You will not want to miss the story of a man who went from selling food on the streets of NYC to becoming a contractor for over 17 years to starting his own business as a restaurant owner. Ricardo has truly developed talent in all types of different careers. Tune in for the inspiring story and find out what's next for his business! To learn more about J Zapata, visit their Facebook ! If you or someone you know wan...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 55
We had the chance to sit down with Christian Pilosi, owner of eden- A Vegan Cafe. You won't want to miss the amazing story of how Christian decided to change his life and become a dedicated vegan before people even really knew what it was. Stay tuned to hear how the tragic loss of his loved ones motivated him to start the business of his dreams and how he helps people find delicious vegan food that everyone can enjoy! Find out how you can win a $100 gift card to eden! If you or someone you know ...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 54
We had the chance to sit down with Lauren & Shawn Myers, founders of Puck Cancer, Inc. Puck Cancer is a local nonprofit whose mission is to help provide financial assistance to cancer patients in the NEPA area and was founded in memory of Shawn’s mother, Michelle. Tune in to this incredible story of how a small park fundraiser turned into an annual festival with vendors, bands, and more. We cover everything from Lauren and Shawn’s dreams growing up to the amazing plans they have for the futu...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 53
We had the chance to sit down with Suzie Kane, owner of Kasarda's Greenhouse. You won't want to miss the story about how a business that stayed in a family for generations decided to partner with Suzie and trust her with their dreams upon retiring. From beauty school to photography to running a greenhouse, tune in to hear how Suzie's experience has trained her to be perfect for her role today. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook ! Until nex...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 52
We had the chance to sit down with Ed Price from Vector Security. Find out how Ed had a dream of being in the restaurant industry and ended up finding a passion within the security business. We discuss everything from the excitement of growing up in NEPA to his influence and challenges of being involved in the security industry. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook ! Until next time, keep Eatin', Drinkin', and Shoppin' Local. To learn more a...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 51
We had the chance to sit down with Jennifer and Kevin Hollock, owners of Fifth Dimension Martial Arts Academy. We talk about how Kevin became fascinated with martial arts as a kid, and how he went from studying science in college to opening a Martial Arts Academy. Kevin has over 20 years of experience as an instructor and has trained with some of the most qualified people in the world. With Jennifer taking care of the day-to-day operations and Kevin being a dedicated trainer, they came together ...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 50
We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Joe Calabro and his son, Jack Calabro, owners of the Circle Drive-In. Dr. Calabro is also the founder, president, and CEO of Physicians' Practice Enhancement, LLC with his son, Jack by his side to handle the ins and outs of his businesses. You won't want to miss this passionate story of a family business and the exciting start of Dr. Calabro's career. Tune in to find out how you can win 2 free tickets to the Spooky Film Festival October 10-16th. If you or s...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 49
We had the chance to sit down with John and Keriann Balucha, founders of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. We learn about how John's experience with sensing spirits as a child has led him and his wife toward their passion of learning more about the deceased. John and Keriann share a mutual interest in the afterlife and originally started their journey by ghost hunting as a hobby. Tune in to hear about some of their experiences, and find out how you can win 2 FREE tickets to their Fright Night on Octob...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 48
We had the chance to sit down with Musa Harris, the Luzerne County Predator Catcher. Musa has made finding predators and forcing them to take accountability for their actions his full-time job. Find out how he started this dangerous journey, and how having his own children motivated him to change his personal life. You won't want to miss this episode about Musa's own struggles that have encouraged him to try to make the world a safer place for children. If you or someone you know wants to be fea...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 47
We had the chance to sit down with Alyssa Kashuda, part-owner of The Salt Barre. The Salt Barre has low-impact workout techniques designed for all fitness levels! Their mission is to encourage personal power and enticing people to take steps every day to be stronger and better! Listen as Alyssa discusses how experiences through her own emotional journey have led her to find her passion in yoga and stress/anxiety relief. You won't want to miss all of the amazing things that The Salt Barre offers,...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
We had the chance to sit down with Bob Zakreski, owner of Minooka Pastry Shop. Minooka Pastry Shop has been a staple in our community for over 40 years! They are home to some of the most delicious treats in Northeastern PA, and offer everything from cakes, cookies, pastries, bread, and more! From customizing a dessert for your most special day, to running inside to satisfy your sweet tooth, Minooka Pastry Shop is the place to be! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcas...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 45
We had the chance to sit down with Pete and Matt Hensel, owners of Big Screen Escapes. Pete and Matt are brothers that started this business in November with the intention of giving others the opportunity to slow down time, shut everything out, and just enjoy their time with family and friends. You won't want to miss the story of how they left their full-time successful careers to start this exciting, new opportunity. Opening an escape room has given them the chance to work together as a team an...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 44
We had the chance to sit down with Butch Feist, owner of Style Tee Salon. Butch talks to us about how he majored in broadcast journalism/film and discovered his passion while touring NBC studios as a teenager. He would cut his friends' hair as a hobby growing up, and after deciding not to pursue film, he took a shot at going to beauty school and began cutting hair professionally. Through his friendships with bands and other well-known personalities, Butch truly found his calling and has had a su...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 43
We had the chance to sit down with Nikki Valesquez, the Mountain Top Medium. Nikki talks about how her passion for helping people and her previous career in social work have led her to embrace her lifelong gift as a psychic medium. She has felt her ability for mediumship since she was a little girl, and now uses her gift full-time to give thousands of people the communication they need with their loved ones. Nikki has channeled everything from people to llamas, and even lizards! You won't want t...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 42
We had the chance to sit down with Dave Jannuzzi and Chris Shovlin, founders of the youth program, Wyoming Valley Clutch. Chris and Dave's passion for sports ultimately led to their decision to start their own program. Their mission was to give children who wanted to attend college an opportunity to do so by offering exposure through travel basketball leagues. Wyoming Valley Clutch is not just an organization and platform for children, but a family who has fun together and grows together. Tune i...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 41
We had the chance to sit down with Joe Ackourey, of Joe Ackourey Fly Fishing Adventures. Join us for a conversation where we learn about how his childhood inspired him to be the father he is today. We cover everything from his passion for fly fishing, love for the outdoors, and activism as an environmentalist. Don't miss this exciting episode! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook ! Until next time, keep Eatin', Drinkin', and Shoppin' Local. ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 40
We had the chance to sit down with Lauren and Lindsey, owners of R Bar and Grill. This is a story of two sisters coming together to open a bar and how that eventually led to their success in what is currently one of the area's favorite destinations as a restaurant. Listen in on the fun as the cousins of our show's host share some childhood memories and funny stories in this episode. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook ! Until next time, kee...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 39
We had the chance to sit down with Tarah Probst, the Mayor of Stroudsburg. Tarah is the youngest sibling of 3 brothers, which inherently led to her love of sports and competition. From a sales career at the Yellow Pages to conquering Law School at night, Tarah has hustled her entire life, leading to her amazing accomplishments today! Find out how she became the mayor of Stroudsburg, and all of the things she has been working on for her community, including helping people suffering from addiction...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 38
We had the chance to sit down with Brian Williams, owner of Grateful Roast Cafe and Coffee Roaster, and consultant, Chad Mummer! We loved hearing Brian's story about his roots in Portland, Oregon and his travels around the country! You won't want to miss how he and his wife, Sarah, moved back to NEPA to start a life together, ultimately opening the Grateful Roast Coffee. Brian and his wife make the perfect partners in and out of business; Brian focusing on the coffee and cafe side of their resta...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 37
We had a chance to film on location with our friends Eric Noone and Lyman Winner, hosts of "Chop Live" & owners of Frogtown Chophouse! We are so grateful for the opportunity to re-shoot this podcast with such terrific people, all while being fed incredible food! Not only did we have the pleasure of meeting with our friends Eric and Lyman, but we got to speak with members of their team to really get to know the true experience at Frogtown Chophouse! Listen to find out how two people with comp...
Jun 08, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 36
We had a chance to sit down with Ann and Kiki Sorick, a mother/daughter duo that works together in running the family business, Blue Ribbon Dairy. Blue Ribbon Dairy is a wholesale dairy distributor and ice cream parlor founded in the 1940s, and has stayed in the family for over 65 years! Find out how this incredible, old-school ice cream shop turned into a full-fledged dairy farm, providing distribution for anything from cheese and bacon, to eggs and ice cream! They are proud to cater to their c...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 35
We had a chance to sit down with the band members of Lifer; Nick Coyle, Aaron Fink, and Tony Kruszka. Lifer is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, gaining much of their popularity in the early 2000s with their hit songs, "Boring", "Parade" and "Breathless". In this episode, we cover everything from their youth while growing up in NEPA, wild stories from being on tours, how their paths continued to cross over the years ultimately leading back to Lifer as we know it today. You'l...
May 28, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 34
We had a chance to sit down with Vikki Kenyon, owner of Purrfect Mugs Cat Cafe and Vikki's Nut House! Vikki and her business partner/mom Dottie are officially opening the business of their dreams. They found a way to save cats and help local businesses in our area with this new, modernized solution- a cat cafe! Find out how you can meet Vikki's six new feline friends and enjoy delicious treats and fun gifts at her new cafe, opening May 29th! You will not want to miss this free-spirited cat lover...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
We had a chance to sit down with Alan Probst, owner of North American Trapper and WILD Meats! He strives to promote and educate people on the environmental and ecological aspects of trapping and the direct relation to a predator's effect on smaller species. Find out how Alan, a retired professional baseball player finds his way to owning a business focused around wildlife and the balance in our environment, especially when having no prior knowledge or experience in that field! If you or someone ...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 32
