All Things Red

Hurst Train coming thru🚂☘️!!! Trevor Vargo is a former Mercyhurst Lacrosse player and now doctor. We talked about how we went from HS rivals to college teammates and the funny stories that come along with that. How he was able to balance being a team leader while prepping for Medical School. What the path to Med School is like, the work load and lifestyle of being a full time student. College cla...

WOAH Nellie 😂. Nellie is a former Mercyhurst Lacrosse player and graduate. Currently finishing up grad school and living out West. Nellie and I talked about the alternative universe that Mercyhurst is and how she ended up going to school there. What led her out to Colorado and why she made the jump. Studying exercise science, what training and health is to her. How we have to be mindful on social...

The goal was 25 for 25 but the pandemic stopped that from happening so she went 24 for 24. Traveling to 24 countries by her 24th birthday. After graduating college Shawna took off backpacking Asia for 3 months alone by herself with no friends or family. Prior to that she traveled Europe and other countries as well. We discussed experiences her and I both had. Perspective shifts we both have had af...

5 Bottles of wine later, and going glass for glass at a rehearsal dinner has brought us here. Esther is a newly admitted Attorney and former Division 3 Lacrosse player. We talked about how despite being polar opposite growing up, we've grown close over the years. What the journey was like cracking her shell going outside of her comfort zone away at college. Becoming a team captain as a Sophomore,...

Once a little guy asking for my help, to playing on the big stage himself. From winning the first ever section title for Lancaster to becoming apart of St. Bonaventure’s first ever lacrosse team. Ben and I discussed his journey in lacrosse and how adversity in sports has given him the biggest life lessons. We also touched on mental health and his plans of becoming a Doctor post college. Once of th...

Working 3-4 jobs while going to school established the foundation of hard work and hustle. Growing up seeing her Dad run his own company, gave her the vision to one day starting her own business. Jocelyn and I talked about her experience living in New York City, going to the Fashion Institute of Technology, and what led her to starting her own thing. After being furloughed during the pandemic, she...

When a job opportunity presented itself to move to New York City she took a leap of faith. Taking punches along the way (literally 😂😂😂😂🤣). Once the pandemic shut down NYC, she knew it was time to make another move, this time out to California. Since being out in San Diego, she’s been exploring new things that bring her peace. We touched on mental health, and how outlets such as yoga & med...

Jeremy is the host of the Instant Journeyman Podcast. On his podcast he speaks with successful people to understand how they got to where they are today. More importantly how they handle tough times and de-stress during the struggling times. Traveling all around the country for work, we discussed his time in New York City and Miami. NYC & Miami are the two places he has lived the longest, what...

Kevin Murphy aka BIG ASS HEAD Murph, former Hobart Lacrosse player and all around great guy. We discussed his journey from boarding school in Massachusetts to playing college lacrosse. What the experience was like for him as a freshman to his senior year. Biggest take aways being a student athlete looking back on his time in college. What led him to making the jump to New York City post college an...

Sarah Desmone is the owner of The Lounge Shop Buffalo. Chick & Customizable Loungewear for your City. Sarah and I talked about how she took a massive risk quitting her 9-5 job during a the Covid-19 pandemic to pursue her dream. Ordering blank hoodies to design off Amazon turned into a full time business. She details day 1 of The Lounge Shop Buffalo to where the business is today and everything...

Stefan is the owner of Whats Pop-In Gourmet Popcorn in Buffalo, NY. As a former chef, what started out as black truffle popcorn as a side, grew into a Gourmet Popcorn business. Stefan and I talked about his business and how he built it from ground up. The mindset thats needed to become a successful business owner and the pros & cons of being your own boss. Having a vision thats bigger than a p...

Taylor is the owner of T Boutique in Hamburg, NY. Taylor and I talked about her path which led to her starting her own fashion business. While doing an internship, words of encouragement her manager gave her, which led to talking the risk to start T Boutique. How she built the business from the ground up and plans she has for the future. ALSO A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THATS COMING THIS SEPTEMBER. 

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Collin Walsh is a Filmmaker & Cinematographer. In 7th grade recording mountain hikes and snowboarding clips sparked an obsession for film. After seeing a Cinematographer in the movie credits from Buffalo, NY made him believe "It's Possible". Having tunnel vision for bringing his vision into reality, he moved to New York City to pursue what he is interested in. The struggles of taking your own...

Former John Carroll University Lacrosse player, Host of She’s Got Balls podcast, and sports marketer with the PLL. Grace and I discussed her love for sports & her career in sports marketing thus far. Having a go getters mentality, using that as your competitive advantage. Her first hand experience working for the Premier Lacrosse League. How the only person stopping you from great opportunitie...

Alexis and I discussed her journey out to San Diego, California. She moved across the country from Cleveland, Ohio to San Diego where she works as a Territory Sales Manager for Moen. How taking the risk to pursue her dream of one day living in California has payed off for her and what she's learned about herself in the process of that. Her new lifestyle being out in California and lessons she's le...

Marie is a business consultant, coach, and speaker. She has a passion for freelancing and building business communities. Marie quit her corporate 9-5 job to pursue her passion. As a successful business woman, she helps others find and build upon their passions. She talks about the power of saying no. How to dive headfirst into pursuing your dreams while maintaining the best version of yourself in...

Alex and I discussed his path to becoming a 1st Lt United States Marine Corps officer. Prior to becoming a Marine, Alex attended Mercyhurst University where he was a 2 sport athlete in both Football and Lacrosse. His time in the military to date, what that experience has been like and much more.

Kenan discussed his time at Hobart as a student athlete and how thats prepared him for the real world. As a former basketball player lessons he has learned in facing adversity head on and how that can make all of us better in whatever we decide to do in life. Working in media and building his career in that industry. Being light hearted, roasting friends on the daily, and keeping the momentum goin...

After an eventful college lacrosse experience filled with many ups and downs. Dane decided to live on a fishing boat in Bristol Bay, Alaska living off of sockeye salmon and other fish for 16 weeks. While in Alaska, doing some soul searching he was led to Denver, Colorado. Since then he’s been coaching High School lacrosse & building his career in Real Estate as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Many...

Larson and I discussed his journey in lacrosse from growing up on the Seneca Reservation to becoming a National Champion with the R.I.T. Tigers. What lacrosse means to him, his people and what exactly the "Medicine Game" means. Discussing the differences between the box and field game. His experience playing at collegiate level, including JUCO, Division 2, and 3. What the experience was like being...

Born in Jamaica 🇯🇲 moving to the United States at the age of 7. Finding himself and who he is in America. Being the first person in his family to get a college degree and an advanced degree from Villanova Law School. How important he believes it is to have a “Board of Directors” for your life with people you can go to for advice, mentoring, & direction.

Nick Ciavarella also known as 716 Nick. Creative, Videographer, & Photographer. Renewing his passion for creating content & his journey to how he got to where he is today. Nick shoots content and works with Just Dishin a hockey streetwear and apparel company. Associated with that is Skateskins, hockey's newest form of creativity. No L's just Lessons. Nick is a creative person who thinks ou...

Who is and what is Buffalo AF? Funny social media content that epitomizes Buffalo & Bills Mafia. How Buffalo AF got his start with content creation and what his page is all about. Connecting with Buffalo Bills players via a side hustle he turned into a business. The only social media creator out right now showing off what Bills Mafia has to offer. Go Bills! 

Jaymee is a mental health counselor and the owner of Good Mood Food. After going through personal mental health struggles, she decided that she wanted to help others with their struggles. Jaymee and I discussed the role social media plays in these issues & how we have grown from struggles of our own. How she became a business owner, opening up Good Mood Food. How Good Mood Food came about and...