We had the opportunity to sit down with Andrea Briggs, owner of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. Find out how Andrea grew to love the ice cream industry, and how after years dedicated to working in the fashion industry she quickly changed focus to follow her dreams. Tune in to hear this inspiring story and find out how you can win a $25 gift card. To learn more about Handel's, visit their Facebook or website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Faceboo...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 91
We had the opportunity to sit down with J.P. Heim, owner and partner of Bartari. Bartari is a retro-inspired restaurant, bar, and arcade in the heart of downtown Scranton. We cover J.P.'s story from who he was growing up, to how living in NYC as a patent lawyer for years ultimately led him to open a business with his dad. Tune in to learn about where he got his inspiration and what exciting plans are coming in the near future. Find out how you can win a $50 gift card to Bartari! To learn more ab...
Feb 08, 2022•59 min•Ep. 90
We had the opportunity to sit down with Ben Smith, owner and partner of Gem 100 & 104 radio stations. We cover everything from Ben growing up, to how he first got into radio, and how he fell in love with the work that eventually led him to be a station owner. Tune in to find out how the industry has changed and how they've adapted over the years. To learn more about Gem 104, visit their Facebook or website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on F...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 89
We had the opportunity to sit down with Michele Polito, owner of Electric City Sweets. Electric City Sweets is an e-commerce and wholesale business that sells boutique Belgian chocolates and other delicious treats. Tune in to hear the story about how her background and experience working in the fashion industry in NYC ultimately influenced how she built her business. Find out how you can win a $50 gift card to Electric City Sweets! To learn more about Electric City Sweets, visit their Facebook o...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 88
We had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Marchetti, owner of Curatio Staffing. Tune in to hear this amazing story about how Mike, a passionate, hard-working, self-made veteran turned his background into a career that is now changing the medical industry. Mike's dedication to supporting both his traveling and stationary medical staff, and patients themselves are unparalleled and you won't want to miss his story! To learn more about Curatio Staffing, visit their Facebook or website . If you or...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 87
We had the opportunity to sit down with Jerry DeQuevedo, owner of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, and Christen D'Eliseo, partner in NEPA Stretch Works. NEPA Stretch Works is a program that was developed out of Jerry's Chiropractic business, an idea that is supposed to offer clients a quick and efficient way to feel better in their everyday lives. We learn about who Jerry and Christen were growing up, how Jerry started his company, and how these two individuals came togethe...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 86
We had the opportunity to sit down with Cindy Bellino, founder and owner of Just Believe Recovery PA. Tune in for this compelling story filled with emotion, laughter, and passion. Cindy shares her stories about how she came from nothing and on her own built up this business that is saving lives. To learn more about Just Believe Recovery, visit their Facebook or website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook !...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 85
We had the opportunity to sit down with Dion Fernandes, managing partner of Howell-Lussi Funeral Home. Tune in to learn more about who he was growing up, how his family influenced his desire to be in the funeral home business, and what it was like to be a police officer for 20 years. You won't want to miss this touching episode where Dion shares some vulnerable stories about his life. To learn more about Howell-Lussi Funeral Homes, visit their Facebook or website . If you or someone you know wan...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 84
We had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Roberts, owner of Ski Shack. Tune in to hear about how Melissa grew into owning their 3rd generation family business and why they decided to turn their seasonal ski shack into an outdoor specialty shop! Don't miss the story of who Melissa was growing up, and her experiences traveling around the world – even living in Japan. Find out how you can win a $50 gift card to Ski Shack! To learn more about Ski Shack, visit their Facebook or website . If you...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 83
We had the opportunity to sit down with Debbie and Katie Beynon, owners of Beynon Beautiful. We discuss how this mother-daughter duo got into the beauty industry, what inspired Debbie to open her own salon, and what sets them apart from other salons. Tune in for fun conversations about traveling, business, and everything in between. Find out how you can win a $25 gift card to Beynon Beautiful! To learn more about Beynon Beautiful, visit their Facebook . If you or someone you know wants to be fea...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 82
We had the opportunity to sit down with Justin DePhillips, owner of Generational Modular. They are a full-service construction consulting firm that offers both commercial and residential services. Tune in to learn more about Justin's childhood, what inspired him to get into his business, and how he's breaking the stigma on what modular homes are. To learn more about Generational Modular, visit their Facebook or website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, messag...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 81
We had the opportunity to sit down with Shannon Peduto, the Executive Director of Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. The CAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect all children who have become victims of physical or sexual abuse and neglect. We address the misconception about who they are and discuss how they are directly helping children. Tune in to learn more about who Shannon is and how you can help the Luzerne County CAC. To learn more about Luzerne County CAC, visit thei...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 80
We had the opportunity to sit down with Sean McKeown and Stephanie Boback, owners of Dugan’s Pub. Tune in for an interesting story of how two individuals with different backgrounds fell in love and came together to build a business that grew to become a staple in the community. Don’t miss these hilarious, personal stories and what’s in store for Dugan’s Pub! Find out how you can win a $50 gift card to Dugan's! To learn more about Dugan's Pub, visit their Facebook . If you or someone you know wan...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 79
We had the opportunity to sit down with Shawn and Monica Donnelly, owners of Honey Bee Mobile Brews. Tune in for a story of how these two individuals decided to take a risk and pursue the business of their dreams. We discuss everything from how they came together, what they were afraid of and excited for, and what the future holds for Honey Bee Mobile Brews. To learn more about Honey Bee Mobile Brews, visit their Facebook . If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, mes...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 78
We had the opportunity to sit down with Tara Vining, owner of TeleVine Therapy. TeleVine Therapy consists of dedicated clinicians that specialize in speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orofacial myofunctional therapy. You don't want to miss this incredible podcast about Tara's journey to finding her true passion and ways to help "every heartbeat". Listen to find out what makes TeleVine Therapy stand out from other therapy services, and how Tara's experience with unethical...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 77
We had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Megan Velo- Zorzi, owner of Red Bird Mental Health. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of why Megan started her business which has now helped many people within Northeastern Pennsylvania. We dive into her childhood, what motivated her to become a doctor and some of the reasons behind needing professional counseling services. Megan's staff provides counseling for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD, and even offers teleth...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 76
We had the opportunity to sit down with Amy Frenchko and Noelle Balent, owners of The Northeast Wine Company. You won't want to miss our on-air wine sampling and learning about how they choose the wine they import, where you can buy their wine, and the many events they host locally. Tune in to hear about who Amy and Noelle were growing up and how their different backgrounds brought them together to build this unique business. Find out how you can win 2 tickets to their wine & pizza party at ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 75
We had the opportunity to sit down with President, Karen Saunders and Executive Vice President, Laura Toole from Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. NRCI offers a wealth of information and education for cancer prevention and screening options. Their mission is to raise awareness that proper screening for cancer can save lives. Their goal is to be a resource for those who have received a diagnosis and need guidance on where to go and whom they should talk to. Tune in to hear why Karen and Laura ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 74
We had the chance to sit down and have a wine tasting with Natalie and Dale, owners of Mucciolo Family Wines. Natalie studied economics and Dale owned a construction company, but through their love and hobby of making wine, their passion grew. The property has been in their family for 4 generations, and Dale started making wine in the family basement before deciding to turn his passion into a career! We hear about the challenges faced learning the process of making wine and the exciting future p...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 73
We had the chance to sit down with Alicia Lee, owner of JABBS Memorial Cleaning. JABBS Memorial Cleaning is a non-profit within NEPA that focuses on cleaning the headstones of Veterans free of charge. Tune in to learn about Alicia growing up, what inspired her to start this business, and what exciting plans are coming in the near future. Find out how you can donate and support them! To learn more about JABB Softwashing, visit their Facebook and TikTok . If you or someone you know wants to be fea...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
We had the chance to sit down with Ashley Raspen, owner of Buttinhead Farms. Tune in for this hilarious and raw episode where we talk about overcoming the hurdles of opening a new business, what Ashley was like growing up, her mission to spread awareness of her personal hardships, and everything in between. Find out how Buttinhead came to be and what exciting plans are coming in the near future. You do not want to miss this one! To learn more about Buttinhead Farms, visit their Facebook , Instag...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 71
We had the chance to sit down with Shirlee Morrow, owner of The Sanctuary House. The Sanctuary House is a group home for men recovering from addiction. We discuss everything from Shirlee’s childhood dreams of being an artist in Spain to the taboo conversations surrounding addiction. Tune in to learn more and find out what exciting plans are coming in the near future! To learn more about The Sanctuary House, visit their website ! For any questions, you can call 570-535-5823. If you would like to ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 70
We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Charles Stevens, owner of Mobile Therapy Services of NEPA. Charles and his incredible team bring the best outpatient therapy house call services to the comfort of his clients' homes. Tune in to hear Charles talk about different conditions or ailments that he has experience treating, and some preventative measures to take to avoid future pain and in some cases, even surgery! You won't want to miss this educational story! To learn more about Mobile Therapy, v...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 69
We had the chance to sit down with Josh Farr, owner of Drop-Tine Custom Skull Dipping. Drop-Tine provides services such as firearm Cerakote application, skull cleaning, whitening, and custom hydro dipping services. We discuss how growing up hunting and fishing inspired his career as an entrepreneur and teacher. Tune in to find out how you can win a FREE skull dipping for up to $150 value. To learn more about Drop-Tine, visit their Facebook and website ! If you or someone you know wants to be fea...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 68
We had the chance to film on location with Sam Williams and Jose Batallar, owners of Electric City Axe Throwing. Not only did we have the pleasure of meeting with them, but we got to speak with the throwing coach, Chris Ogozaly, and some of their customers to really get to know the true experience at EC Axe Throwing. Tune in to hear how two guys from the marines came together to bring this unique business to life. We cover everything from their different backgrounds growing up, to insider tips o...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 67
We had the chance to sit down with Lindsay Miller, owner of Greenwood Valley Wagyu! You won't want to miss how "moo-ving" her story is and how Lindsay and her husband joined this business and the dynamics of working together as a family! You will learn fun cow facts and myths as well as the best recipe for your cooking wagyu beef! Listen to the entire episode to find out how you can win $100 worth of Wagyu products! To learn more about Greenwood Valley Wagyu, visit their Facebook ! If you or som...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 66
We had the chance to sit down with Jon Trosky, owner of The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a stunt studio for theatrical live-action art. You will not want to miss the incredible story of Jon's history in professional wrestling and how spending a lifetime in his dream career has led him to The Sanctuary. Jon is also a college professor and when he is not teaching, he is dedicated to training wrestlers how to perform their art safely. The Sanctuary is for everyone into theatre, from wrestling to com...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 65
We had the chance to sit down with Joshua Mast, owner of Posh and The Colonnade in Scranton. We cover everything from leaving his hometown in Michigan to follow his dreams in New York City attending The Fashion Institute of Technology, to becoming a part-time owner of Posh and The Colonnade. Tune in to the inspiring story of the work that went into reopening the businesses and the challenges he had to overcome. Listen until the end to find out how you can win a FREE $50 gift card to Posh. To lea...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 64
We had the chance to sit down and taste test with Tim and Oliver, owners of Deep Roots Cider! You won't want to miss how Oliver joined forces by becoming part-owner of Deep Roots, and how Tim got himself into the cider business permanently. What may have been fate, turned Tim's hobbies of growing apples and making cider at home his passion and life's work. Tune in to hear the actual taste test on-air and to learn more about Deep Roots' 17 flavors. Find out how you can win 3 FREE bottles of hard ...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 63
We had the chance to interview a very special guest, Cathy Grossbauer, owner of Souly Holistic, and Frank's mom! We talk about Cathy's experience moving around the world and eventually finding her interest in spirituality and starting her own business. Tune in to hear a glimpse of Frank's childhood and the struggles Cathy went through as a young single parent. You won't want to miss this inspiring story! To learn more about Souly Holistic, visit their website and Facebook ! If you or someone you...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 62
