American Grown Podcast

Episode 187: Re-release, Episode 98 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ryan Hewett & Matt Mohl Owners of Dirt Road Cred. Media. • In this episode, I re-released episode 98 featuring Ryan Hewett & Matt Mohl, Ryan & Matt share their intertwined journey—from attending the same high school to eventually walking away from the security of their 9-t...

Episode 186: Re-release, Episode 97 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Amber Nadine Multi-Genre Singer. • In this episode, I re-released episode 97 featuring Amber Nadine, Amber shares her journey from being homeschooled to pursuing her dream as a singer-songwriter. Along the way, she even made an appearance in the Cell, based on a novel by Stephen King....

Episode 185: Re-release, Episode 96 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Daulton Heisey a Registered Nurse. • In this episode, I re-released episode 96 featuring Daulton Heisey, Daulton shares his powerful journey from patient to RN and how a lifetime of health challenges shaped the path he walks today. Facing serious health issues from a young age, Daulto...

Episode 184: Re-release, Episode 95 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lonnie Wamsher, Founder of New York Fitness Clubs. • In this episode, I re-released episode 95 featuring Lonnie Wamsher, Lonnie shares his journey from growing up and working alongside his father at the Hershey print shop to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry....

Episode 183: Re-release, Episode 94 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lou Fabrizi, Utility Training Battalion Commander. • In this episode, I re-released episode 94 featuring Lou Fabrizi, Lou shares stories from his most recent diplomatic deployment to the Middle East and the unique experiences that came with it—including the opportunity to explore the...

Episode 182: Re-release, Episode 93 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Nigel Cruz, aka Nigelthebvrber at Himmy's Barber Shop. In this episode, I re-released episode 93 featuring Nigel Cruz, Nigel shares his journey growing up in the Lebanon School District and how a passion for cutting hair began at a young age. What started as a skill quickly turned int...

Episode 181: Re-release, Episode 92 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ethan Poetic, Author & Public Speaker. In this episode, I re-released episode 92 featuring Ethan Poetic, Ethan shares the powerful story of surviving a near-fatal car accident and how, with the help of God and the support of others around him, he was able to turn what could have b...

Episode 180: Re-release, Episode 91 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Nell Tice Owner of enTICEing Media. In this episode, I re-released episode 91 featuring Nell Tice, Nell shares how her fascination with weather began at a young age. Growing up, she dreamed of becoming a TV weather reporter like her idol Jim Cantore — and more recently admired persona...

Episode 179: Re-release, Episode 90 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Wyatt Dresch Real Estate Agent. In this episode, I re-released episode 90 featuring Wyatt Dresch, Wyatt shares stories from growing up on his family’s horse farm and competing in rodeos, where he spent time roping calves and living the western lifestyle from a young age. From his uniq...

Episode 178: Re-release, Episode 89 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Matt Sonnen Audio Engineer & EMT. In this episode, I re-released episode 89 featuring Matt Sonnen, Matt shares his journey from running light and sound for high school talent shows to becoming an audio engineer for the Jess Zimmerman Band. What started as a simple interest behind...

Episode 177: Re-release, Episode 88 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Paul Brosey Team Coordinator of Friends in Action International. In this episode, I re-released episode 88 featuring Paul Brosey, Paul shares how he felt called to missionary work at a young age and always had a heart for helping others. After spending years running his own constructi...

Episode 176: Re-release, Episode 87 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Patrick Nicarry Owner of Nicarry Farrier Service. In this episode, I re-released episode 87 featuring Pat Nicarry, Pat shares a powerful conversation on the importance of agriculture, self-reliance, and taking responsibility for providing for yourself and your family. We discuss why i...

Episode 175: Re-release, Episode 86 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ryan German, Owner of Modern Gent Customs. In this episode, I re-released episode 86 featuring Ryan German, where he shares his journey of growing up without a father and the impact of his time at the Milton Hershey School as a young boy. Searching for more than the routine of everyda...

Episode 174: Re-release, Episode 85 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Alan Blyweiss, retired professional boxer and boxing coach at 5 Stones Fight Club. ⚠️ Explicit Episode – Listener Discretion Advised In this episode, I re-released episode 85 featuring Alan Blyweiss, retired professional boxer and boxing coach at 5 Stones Fight Club. Alan shares his i...

Episode 173: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lori Dietrich Director of Development for the Make-A-Wish Foundation here in the Susquehanna Valley Region. In this episode, we sit down with Lori Dietrich, Director of Development for Make-A-Wish in the Susquehanna Valley Region. Lori shares her journey working in community engagement and nonprofit develop...

Episode 172: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Donovin Lindsay Founder of College Knowledge Foundation. In this episode, we sit down with Donovin Lindsay, Founder of College Knowledge Foundation. For new listeners, Donovin previously joined us on Episode 99 and Episode 150, where we explored how technology and AI are changing the job search process and...

Episode 171: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lateesha “The Honey Badger” Mohl Professional MMA Fighter. In this episode, we sit down with Lateesha "The Honey Badger” Mohl, Professional MMA Fighter. She's a multi-discipline striker who began her amateur journey in 2016, turned pro in boxing in 2021, and has since stepped into the worlds of kickboxing a...

Episode 170: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jarrett Cieslak Owner of Fire Beard Forge. In this episode, we sit down with Jarrett Cieslak, owner of Fire Beard Forge — an artisan design and manufacturing business dedicated to creating handcrafted knives and bespoke products built to last generations. Jarrett shares how he turned a passion for working w...

Episode 169: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with returning guest & sponsor of the podcast Matt Zechman Owner of Cleona Coffee Roasters. In this episode, we welcome back returning guest Matt Zechman — last featured on Episode 42 in August of 2023. Matt is the owner of Cleona Coffee Roasters, Mayor of Cleona Borough, a father, first responder, and Afgha...

Episode 168: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with my college roommate Myke Robinson Owner of Traveling Barber. PART 2 of 2. In this episode, we sit down with my college roommate, Myke Robinson, owner of Traveling Barber, currently cutting out of Next Level Barber Studio. We dive into how that dorm-room hustle became his full-time career. No perfect bluepri...

Episode 167: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with my college roommate Myke Robinson Owner of Traveling Barber. PART 1 of 2. In this episode, we sit down with my college roommate, Myke Robinson, owner of Traveling Barber, currently cutting out of Next Level Barber Studio. Myke and I reminisce about how we first met playing middle school football and competi...

Episode 166: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with my amazing wife & best friend Courtney Sullivan. In this special episode we sit down with a very meaningful guest, my wife, Courtney Sullivan. This conversation pulls back the curtain on marriage, parenthood, and shared passions, offering listeners a real and relatable look at building a life together....

Episode 165: Re-release, Episode 33 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Rebekah Gundrum U.S. Navy Vet & Owner of Triggered22. In this episode, I re-released episode 33 featuring Rebekah Gundrum owner of Triggered 22 and U.S. Navy Veteran. She shares a raw and courageous story of service, survival, and healing. After a 20-year Navy career and a deploym...

Episode 164: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Patrick Connaghan Founder & CEO of 717 Armory. PART 3 of 3 In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Connaghan, Marine Corps combat veteran and Founder of 717 Armory, to talk about the fire, rebuilding the Armory after tragedy strikes and the hunt—the daily grind of showing up to better your family, you...

Episode 163: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Patrick Connaghan Founder & CEO of 717 Armory. PART 2 of 3 In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Connaghan, Marine Corps combat veteran and Founder & CEO of 717 Armory, for a raw conversation about leadership, responsibility, and decision-making under pressure. Patrick shares his experience defe...