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Episode 101: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Bri Majikes, Owner and Hairstylist at BAM Studio. In this episode, Bri shares her experience with anxiety/depression, the importance of asking for help, and destigmatizing mental health. Bri also gives her opinion on trade school vs. college, the challenges of a small business owner, building her business through a pandemic, and living her pass...

Episode 100: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Rob Bresnahan Jr., President and CEO of Kuharchik Construction. At age 19, and while attending college, Rob simultaneously took on the role of CFO of his family’s 3rd generation electrical contractor business. After purchasing the company, Rob grew it from 50 employees to 150. In this episode, Rob talks about effective leadership skills, buildi...

Episode 99: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Danny Lykens, Co-Founder of Kraken Boardsports. In this episode, Danny shares how he and his college classmate, Mike Grobinski, took their college engineering class project and turned it into a business, providing action sports athletes the speed they need on any surface and in any location. Designed by engineers/riders, their winch is handmade...

Episode 98: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Connor Scalleat, President of Scalleat Hospitality and Co-Owner of The Canning House. In this episode, Connor shares the “secret sauce” to his family’s success in the restaurant industry and how he combined his passion for food and technology by creating NFTs of menu items from his restaurant, The Canning House. Connor also gives an overview of...

Episode 97: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Pittston Pennsylvania native, Mia “Mighty” Hopkins of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. In this episode, Mia shares her many ups and downs, from playing in multiple professional leagues throughout Europe, to a semi-pro team in Texas, where she suffered a near career-ending injury. Mia’s unstoppable mindset and determination to play the game...

Episode 96: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Chris Hacken, Founder and CEO of Loop Internet. From creating digital pets on a virtual pet website in the early 2000’s, to building a fiber optic internet service provider, Chris has always had a passion for all things internet-based. Chris shares his early ups and downs before finding his footing with his startup, Loop Internet, and how he bui...

Episode 95: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Katherine Pohlidal, Director of the Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University. In this episode, Katherine shares the history and culture of the coal mine region in NEPA and how it relates to the Sisters of Mercy establishing Luzerne County’s first four-year institution of higher education. From working in the prison system t...

Episode 94: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards, CEO of Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS). From a recipient of the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program, to becoming the CEO of Pennsylvania’s largest provider of WIC, Maria’s story comes full circle in this episode. Maria shares how her passion for art led her to build transferable skills that later...

Episode 93: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Josh Ax, Owner of NEPA Property Investors. From rehabbing himself to rehabbing houses, Josh’s personal life and career come full circle as he shares his story of heroin addiction, his road to sobriety, and how it all led him to become a real estate investor.   Please enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial . blu door Financ...

Episode 92: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jenn Rushton, owner of The Dress Lounge. In this episode, Jenn shares how her life’s hardships have shaped her to become the person she is today. She also talks about reinventing yourself, building a great team, and how she uses social media to build her brand and market her business.   Please enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by blu door...

Episode 90: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jeff King, President and Owner of The Pest Rangers. In this episode, Jeff talks about taking risks, thinking outside the box, and his take on college vs. trade school. Jeff also shares how he built his business from a side-hustle to a full time career, now operating as a full-service residential and commercial pest-control company with multiple...

Episode 89: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Frank Bartoli, Founder and CEO of NEPA Inclusive. As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome, Frank started NEPA Inclusive, a platform of support services to give people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live an inclusive life. In this episode Frank shares why he started NEPA Inclusive, the secret to his success, and what his daug...

Episode 88: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Tom Ruskey, Director of Candy’s Place, a non-profit cancer wellness center. In this episode Tom talks about his experiences and involvement in a few NEPA community organizations at the beginning of his career, his commitment to bettering the local community, and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Tom also shares his personal connectio...

Episode 87: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Kelechi Asoluka, sneaker connoisseur and owner of Kelechi Kleans Kicks. In this episode, Kelechi talks about his family roots from Nigeria, growing up in the inner city of Newark New Jersey, the struggles he had at a young age, and how he overcame adversity. Kelechi also talks about the sneaker culture in society, how he turned part of his 500+...

Episode 86: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Entrepreneur, Artist, and Author, Kristy Rice. Kristy is the Founder and Owner of Momental Designs and #artforjoysake. For the last 20 years, Kristy’s obsession with paint and paper evolved into an international business, designing invitations and creating art for celebrities and events around the world. Kristy talks about her humble beginnings...

Episode 85: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Shaun Daney, Business Development Manager at Benchmark Mortgage – McCabe Mortgage Group. In this episode, Shaun shares his experience of changing careers after 22 years, pivoting and reinventing yourself, leveraging your network, and not being afraid to ask for help. Shaun also talks about Benchmark’s commitment to supporting and improving the l...

Episode 84: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Luke Medico, realtor and owner of the Luke Medico Group with eXp Realty. In this episode, Luke talks about finding your passion, breaking old patterns to become happier and more successful, and how he overcame his 20-year battle with anxiety and panic attacks. Luke also shares his knowledge about building passive income through real estate and b...

Episode 83: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Author and Speaker, Kelly Rippon. In this episode, Kelly shares her secret to raising six successful children as a single mother, managing work-life balance, and how to be an effective leader. We also talk about her book, “Parent Up,” that her oldest son and Olympic bronze medalist figure skater, Adam Rippon, prompted her to write.   Please enjo...

Episode 82: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with US. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker, Earl Granville. On his final tour in Afghanistan, he lost his left leg to a roadside bomb while on patrol. After becoming an amputee, and the passing of his twin brother Joe, who took his own life while they were serving on active duty in 2010, Earl is now a motivational speaker, speaking on healthy way...

Episode 81: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Matt & Ryan Mayers, filmmakers and co-owners at Mayers Films. After hearing about the closure and merger of the three Wilkes-Barre Area schools, these two brothers and Meyers graduates, set out to create a documentary film titled “Hustle and Harmony” to capture and preserve the emotional stories, traditions, and culture about the 87-year old...

Episode 80: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Genelle Sedon, Educator and Owner of C & G Tutoring. In this episode, Genelle shares her journey and transition from working in journalism to becoming an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher and starting her own tutoring business. We also talk about 21st century learning, the pros and cons of in-person vs. virtual learning, and the wor...

Episode 79: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with artist, Rico Ebert. In this episode, Rico shares how he took his passion for creating art from a hobby to a full time business. He also talks about leveraging relationships, using social media to build a personal brand and sell a product, and of course, the culture of the art scene in Tampa and Miami Florida. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/O...

Episode 78: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Joe Homza, Police Officer and K9 Handler at the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. In this episode, Officer Homza talks about having a winning mindset, teamwork, and breathing techniques to help remain calm during high adrenaline and high stress situations. He also talks about his 4-legged crime fighting partner, Dasti (street name Chase), his...

Episode 77: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Erica Zangardi and Jenna Strzelecki, co-owners of The Cycle Yard. In this episode, Erica and Jenna talk about how they successfully started their cycling business mid-pandemic, using social media as a tool for marketing your business, the state of the fitness industry, and of course, the ride experience at the Cycle Yard. Engage with us on Socia...

Episode 76: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with entrepreneur and business owner, Danny Cronauer. In this episode, Danny shares his knowledge of starting and running multiple successful businesses, systems for growth, and how to go from working in your business, to working on your business. You’ll also hear about Danny’s personal struggle with anxiety and how he was able to conquer it. Engage...