American Grown Podcast

Episode 137: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Justin Tice, Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach. In this episode, I sit down with Justin Tice, a Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach based in Lebanon, PA. Justin’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. After the loss of his father, a serious heart diagnosis at age 12...

Episode 136: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Vandon Tricamo Founder & Owner of Moon Dragon Fitness. In this episode, I sit down with Vandon Tricamo, founder of Moon Dragon Fitness. With over 30 years of experience in martial arts and strength training, Vandon blends traditional disciplines like Kung Fu, Qigong, and Drunken Boxing with modern fitne...

Episode 135: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Luke Hains Spine Specialist & Advocate for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Luke Hains, a spine specialist for VB Spine. Luke opens up about growing up in Lebanon, PA, and how his younger brother’s battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy shaped his purpose. From wo...

Episode 134: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Brandi Whitman Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Move Forward Counseling. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Whitman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Move Forward Counseling, whose path to becoming a therapist was anything but typical. After tragically losing her father to a heart att...

Episode 133: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with David Millar Medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. In this episode I talk with David Millar, a first-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine with a powerful story of transformation. After struggling with addiction during his teenage years and facing academic setbacks, David found...

Episode 132: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shaina McDonald & Bruce Lindsey President & Honorary Board Member of Interseeding Foundation. PART 3 of 3. In this episode, Shaina & retired Marine Bruce share their mission to support veterans, active military & first responders. They have a vision of creating a safe, judgment-free space wh...

Episode 131: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shaina McDonald & Bruce Lindsey President & Honorary Board Member of Interseeding Foundation. PART 2 of 3. In this episode of the American Grown Podcast, Shaina McDonald, President of the Interseeding Foundation, tells us about her remarkable story of resilience. Shaina opens up about her harrowing...

Episode 130: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shaina McDonald & Bruce Lindsey President & Honorary Board Member of Interseeding Foundation. PART 1 of 3. In this episode of the American Grown Podcast, we delve into the impactful work of Shaina McDonald, President of the Interseeding Foundation. Founded from a personal experience, the foundation...

Episode 129: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Adam Yarger, Singer & Songwriter for the band Adam & the Armadillos. In this episode Adam shares with us his journey from small-town roots to leading a rising country band, opening up about his songwriting process, the band’s unique sound, and the stories behind their most popular tracks. Tune in fo...

Episode 128: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jenna Palumbo Owner of CrossFit Hershey. In this episode Jenna shares with us her journey to becoming the sole owner of CrossFit Hershey. She went from teaching kids in the classroom to teaching all ages in CrossFit. Jenna has created a truly unique community where all are welcome. To learn more about Cross...

Episode 127: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jason Rice - Head Football Coach at Northern Lebanon HS. Part 2 of 2. In this episode Jason talks about how the game of football is much more than wins and losses. With that in mind he hates to lose. And like so many great coaches it is that mindset that sets him apart from others. Jason hopes to make a rea...

Episode 126: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jason Rice Head Football Coach at Northern Lebanon HS. PART 1 of 2. In this episode Jason shares with us his journey to become a head football coach at Northern Lebanon and a learning support teacher in special education at Cedar Cliff. This is a young man who is motivated to not only better himself but als...

Episode 125: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jake Mach Country Singer & Songwriter. In this episode Jake share with us how while stationed in the Navy he survived COVID on the USNS Comfort off the coast of New York City. While serving Jake and the crew were sent to stay at a hotel in the city to help prevent the spread. It was at this time that Ja...

Episode 124: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ali Perrotto CEO of SARCC: Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center of Lebanon & Schuylkill Counties. In this episode Ali shares with us her journey to become the CEO of SARCC. An organization founded back in 1983 right here in Lebanon county. SARCC (Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Cente...

Episode 123: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Tom Gerhart President of Gerhart Financial Services. In this episode Tom shares with us his story from playing under Friday night lights to earning a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles. GO BIRDS! After spending some time playing professional football he made the decision to take his drive and ambition into t...

Episode 122: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with M.C. Ryder Local Award Winning Author. In this episode MC shares with us her story of turning COVID lockdowns into a positive. Since the early days of the pandemic MC has written multiple books that range from fantasy to inspirational. To share a quote from her book My Journey as an Author. "Nothing in this...

Episode 121: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Heather Herman Owner of House of Hair. In this episode Heather returns to the studio to provide us with an update on her busy lifestyle & the many successes her and her team are having at House of Hair. #YOLO To learn more about House of Hair click here: https://www.hhouseofhair.com This episode is brou...

Episode 120: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Gordon Price & Richard Stutzman Founders of NICK Services. In this episode, Gordon and Richard share their remarkable ability to identify a pressing need in Lebanon County for a non-profit organization that directly impacts children on an individual level. Inspired by this need, they founded NICK Servic...

Episode 119: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Brian DiMattia MMA Instructor & Host of Food Fight Podcast. PART 2 of 2. ⚠️Explicit Episode (Buckle up for a wild ride. Be prepared for adult content & language.) In this episode Brian shares with us his redemption story from drug addict to going clean. When not recording his Food Fight Podcast he w...

Episode 118: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Brian DiMattia MMA Instructor & Host of Food Fight Podcast. PART 1 of 2. ⚠️Explicit Episode (Buckle up for a wild ride. Be prepared for adult content & language.) In this episode Brian shares with us his journey from smoking (weed) what some would consider a gateway drug in school which lead to a do...

Episode 117: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Erich Allen Army Helicopter Pilot, Founder, Author & Life Coach. In this episode Erich share with us his journey to becoming an Army helicopter pilot. With his extensive training & education on the importance of time management he created his own revolutionary travel logistics service called Planive...

Episode 116: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Tyler Weaver Master Gunsmith & Owner of Precision Rifle Works. In this episode Tyler shares with us his journey to becoming a master gunsmith. From his early days of machine tooling, to graduating gunsmithing school in Pittsburgh. He worked diligently to learn all he could. During COVID while most busin...

Episode 115: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Bridgett Twiford owner of Taurus Health & Fitness. In this episode Bridgett returns to the studio to share with us her journey from fitness coach to owner of her own fitness club. Since first jumping on the podcast back in June of 2022 (Ep. 4) Bridgett has gotten married and had her first child! She did...

Episode 114: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Michael Cahill Army Vet & Volunteer Executive Director of Team Jennifer Cahill Charities. In this episode Mike shares with us his journey to become an Army mortarman. While training he was seriously injured requiring 12 surgeries! While on the mend Mike met Jennifer at a local social club and within a s...

Episode 113: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Liza Zook Author of the book Unstoppable Girl. In this episode Liza shares with us her journey leaving the amish community with the help of her aunt and family. Once free of those bonds she took a tragic event from her past and used it as fuel to write her first ever book, Unstoppable Girl. ⚠️Explicit Episo...