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Vanessa is the ultimate connector. It is not easy juggling multiple businesses and having a family, and Vanessa is exceptional at it.  Vanessa arrived in the United States 18 years ago, about 8 months after meeting her (now husband) Josh.  This is a great interview with a lot of tips for future entrepreneurs with a lot of nuggets throughout the interview. For all inquiries email Admin@BellaMedia.c...

Christine is a force to be reckoned with. 36 years as a nurse, a history of forensics and a woman who continues to grow. Christine Ruggiero is the owner of 3 Liquivida locations. One in Marlboro NJ, one in Middletown NJ and one in Palm Beach Florida. I had no idea all of the benefits you can get by injecting vitamins through an IV. Join me as Christine tells us all about Liquivida and how it can h...

In less than one year, Lisa Elg went from sales at the StretchLab Princeton NJ location, to General Manager of StretchLab in Marlboro NJ. After reading David Goggin's book, 'Can't Hurt Me', I learned how important stretching can be for everyone. Even if you are in the best physical shape of your life (as David was), you still need to stretch.  Lisa talks all about the benefits of stretching as wel...

Madam Maha lives the American Dream. Arriving from Egypt after graduating college to be a teacher, Maha changed direction to pursue Permanent & Paramedical Cosmetics. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. You're really in for a treat. (732) 674-7226 www.madammaha.com me@madammaha.com  

I knew Danny as a teenage drummer. Danny played drums for Checkmate and Pissed On. Pissed On went on to tour Europe in the 90's. I bet you didn't know that about Danny. Danny Kavaldo is a personal trainer who has written a total of 8 books on fitness. You may know him from his videos, seminars or published stories you'll find on him as well. This was an intimate interview that digs deep into Danny...

" MAKE VISIBLE THE INVISIBLE " is a movement that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of cultivating mental health and promoting psychological care as a preventive method in the face of the suicide crisis that is being experienced internationally. Through STIGMA-FREE conversations and educational dynamics, "MAKE VISIBLE THE INVISIBLE" aims to create safe spaces for children, adolescents...

Lindsay Kate Dolashewich is Survivors 42's Force to be Reckon with! She is Beautiful (with and without makeup), incredibly smart, funny and full of life. The world knows her as the 5 th person to be voted off the island in Season 42 of Survivor, but back in Jersey we know her as the Dietician at Absolute Nutrition Counseling; a company she started in 2017. Lindsay speaks about the 'Aqua Dump', liv...

A true American success story. Born in Venezuela and brought to Superior Wisconsin at 18 years old to get his Associates Degree, Pedro Trivella shares his amazing journey. An immigrant mindset of the American Dream has shaped Pedro's life that has touched the lives of hundreds of children. It was truly a pleasure to have the opportunity to interview such a dynamic individual who is full of life.

Spending time with Rita and learning about Foster Care was an amazing story about faith and love. I am certain anyone listening has a lot of questions about fostering. A lot of those questions were answered. Rita is running for Ms. Woman International and her platform is Foster Care. Her passion for humanity is heartwarming. She is a burst of energy and has a zest for life. There were a lot of lif...

I met Steven at twelve years old, although I think he was ten, either way he would become one of the greatest musicians I would ever teach. From Brooklyn, to Staten Island and landing in Northern New Jersey, Steven has played guitar for over 30 years and now plays a dozen shows a month! Steven is an amazing dad, husband and friend. I asked him to be on Rock City Central to share his story and his...

When you read all of Buddy's reviews at the Handsome Man Barbershop in Freehold New Jersey, you can't help but wonder what he is doing to get him over (100) 5 STAR Reviews! A trip to the Handsome Man Barbershop immediately reveals what separates him from the rest. Whether it's the warm welcome, the ultra modern space or being treated like a King about to sit on a throne, it's the whole experience....

I met Corey Schwitz in January 2021. Coincidentally his dad called me to wish me a Merry Christmas and we just started talking about Corey. Corey, it turns out was running a new company he started call SkyDogOps (a great name and a great story behind the name). SkyDogOps specializes in Salesforce integrations for financial institutions.  It's no surprise how successful Corey is. He comes from an a...

When you Google Susan Nardone you will find that there are two Susan Nardone's, both attorneys and both from New Jersey. I was lucky enough to get the Susan Nardone who is Ms. International Elite which I just learned there was an 'Elite' Category. Susan talks about her life as an attorney, a mediator for the New Jersey Department of Education as well as her quest to fly...yes Susan is on her way t...

I had the honor of interviewing the winner of the Miss International Pageant, Miss Megan Vladik. Megan flew in from Chicago to do this interview and it was certainly worth the wait. Megan's platform is Mental Health Awareness and it could not have come at a better time; during COVID-19.  

Mike DeMarco, owner of Motives Movement in Millstone New Jersey is an all encompassing gym that provides work outs, nutrition and physical therapy. Mike speaks about opening his gym and going from a hobby to a business, his life during Covid-19 and how he intends on leaving his mark. Truly a great episode.

Olivia Martin is not new to pageants! In 2019 she was Ms New Jersey America. In 2021 she is Ms. NJ International 2021. With a beautiful smile and a firecracker personality Olivia is set to feed all 21 Counties in New Jersey. Since she was 10 Olivia donated her time at soup kitchens or feeding folks less fortunate. Join me as I interview this amazing woman!

Andrianna appeared on our show before winning Miss NJ International.  Andrianna is truly the whole package. Beautiful, smart and successful. Listen in on all she's done in the few short months since winning the Pageant. Andrianna reminds us all to just give that extra hug...because today are the good 'ole days.

Sarah joined us last season as a contestant. Now she stands Crowned! Sarah won her category and is now heading towards competing in Mrs International USA.  Sarahs platform is IBD and shares her story. She also brings up her life growing up in a divorced family and the struggles she had to overcome as a child.

In our final 2021 New Jersey International Pageant Podcast Series we spend time talking to Mary Moulds and Kim Meehan. Kim Meehan shares her heartbreaking story of losing her sister to a drug overdose at age 29, just 4 months after her sister gave birth to her son. Kim started Support Sacks in memory of her sister Michele. Support Sacks collects sacks of women's toiletries and donates them to reco...

Valerie Cullari is a Disney princess, an author, an advocate for bullying and is the voice for her two children. Valerie's platform is Autism Awareness. Both of her children had been diagnosed at the age of two years old and her mission is to educate others about the challenges parents face bringing up children on the spectrum. We speak about music (the universal language) and what families with c...

Valerie Cullari is a Disney princess, an author, an advocate for bullying and is the voice for her two children. Valerie's platform is Autism Awareness. Both of her children had been diagnosed at the age of two years old and her mission is to educate others about the challenges parents face bringing up children on the spectrum. We speak about music (the universal language) and what families with c...

Karen Correa holds a PhD. sits on the Board of Directors of many institutions and speaks about her journey from bullying, abuse and homelessness. Karen's platform is Self-Love but can also be a host of other important things. Karen is a mentor to many people and a role model to many. It was a real pleasure interviewing Karen. She is a strong woman that comes from an amazing family. Listen in on an...

When I met Donna I could not believe the journey she has been on. From Faux Painting to hanging drywall (yes, hanging drywall), you would never believe this bombshell built homes! She is an interior designer, a real estate agent, a mother, a grandmother, a chef and an entrepreneur.  Donna is a huge advocate for recovery support. Her most recent achievement is getting bill # A-5061 introduced for N...

Krystle Danza is a born performer. She has been a singer and actor most of her life! Krystle had no idea that after graduating from Marymount Manhattan College in 2019 as a performance major that Broadway would go dark due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hear how she handled it and learned how to adapt. Krystle talks about her life as an actress, singer and most importantly the stigmas of body and weigh...

Meet Mrs. Burlington County; Sarah May Campbell. Sarah is an AMAZING woman who is a school teacher in Pennsylvania, a wife, a mom and an advocate for IBS (Crohn's and Colitis). Sarah was diagnosed in 2018 to learn she had Crohn's disease. Hear her heartbreaking story and what she went through for 2 years! Sarah's speaks about her teaching, her love for classic rock n roll and other fundraisers she...