Breaking Barriers by Adapting Social

Wondering how to build a brand in the liquor industry? Dylan Fusco, CEO and Founder of Kamotí - the World's first bottled green tea shot, talks about the journey of building a product from R&D to go-to market strategy and scaling to be a household brand.  Learn more about Kamotí: https://kamoti.com/

Everyone wants change in their life, but are you clear on what changes you really need to make to live your best life? With social media, it’s easy to compare yourself to others until you’re in a rut or even doubting their next move. This week on Breaking Barriers, Alexa Stimpfel, Owner and Founder of The Shoe Fairy shares how she cut through the fog and focused on the next step that would get her...

Using her Grandmother's legacy to inspire her own passion project, Olivia Correale created the fashion label Off With Their . Picture a group of Italian Grandmother's in the heart of Manhattan meeting every Wednesday night to play cards. That was Olivia's grandmother, Nancy and her friends. Through every stage of life, these ladies would get together for their "Club" to st...

Known for her work on the Good Place, American Crime Story and Parks & Rec, Set Decorator, - Kim Wannop shares her journey in the entertainment industry as she creates the "character" on the set before actors arrive. Kim Wannop hosts her own podcast, Decorating Pages , where she interviews colleagues as they discuss various sets and scenes. 

From jumping turnstiles in NYC to the success he built today...Chris Groeneveldt has done everything from being a real estate broker to rental sales commercial, finance and investment and managing teams. Combining all those experiences, he found a need to build his own businesses that encompassed all of the "needs" the real estate industry requires. 

It's 5 o'clock somewhere! Johnny Drinks,  the IG and TikTok famous father and son duo,  share how they built their social media following and fame through filming the trial and review of various cocktails. What started with just cocktails evolved to relatable father/son content that strengthened the bond between the two. Check them out on Instagram: @Johnnydrinks_

The housing market exploded over the past few years; but what's ahead for homeowners and prospective buyers? NJ's Premier Real Estate Agent, Sal Ventre, shares his expertise in forecasting what the market is evolving toward. Sal Ventre, leader of The Ventre Team , is one of the most sought after agents in the Monmouth and Ocean County. Brokered by EXP Realty, the  is widely recognized as...

We all need advisors in life. It doesn't matter who you are, or what you are doing; if you are headed into unknown territory - guidance helps your journey flow. Take it from Simone Sanvito (Sr. Associate) and Rod Young (Sr. Vice President) from Valley National Group .  Just as the financial industry adapts to the unexpected, both Rod and Simone have in their personal lives; from taking a leap...

Are all entrepreneurs "born" for their business? Many have to work to find a passion that leads to the creation of their business, but John Pescatore is one of the other rare few - but he still had to navigate challenging paths to create success.  Being a part of pizzeria operations at a very young age, John found a passion to not just create the best slice in New Jersey, but to build a...

Surgeries are quick to be scheduled, but are they always necessary? Dr. Gerald Vernon, a leading provider at Comprehensive Medical Care, shares his passion and experience in identifying alternative treatments that save joints without having to go through surgery by taking a comprehensive approach.  By looking solely at one injury location, a provider could offer a treatment that just acts as a ban...

Combining real estate experience with construction knowledge, Tyler Sargent jumped on a rising opportunity to build a successful future through flipping homes. With any business comes challenges. Tyler shares insight to getting started in real estate, building knowledge to update homes, how to get financing, and navigating your first flip.  Let's get social! Check out his success on Instagram...

With a decade of experience owning and successfully scaling, not one, but two companies together, the dynamic duo - Kristy & JJ Ortega share how they balance entrepreneurship and family life. In fact, they’ve found a way to make their business work for them, granting the freedom to enjoy memories with their 3 children. K&J Design Group is the industry leader in staging and designing luxury...

Keeping things REAL! (Pun Intended) Real Estate extraordinaire and social media geek, Ed Stulak, shares details behind the decision to switch to REAL brokerage and start his own team, what his vision for the future looks like, and the reality of his day-to-day.  Let's get social! Give him a follow @edstulak Stay tuned for episode updates at @breakingbarriers_pod

Scandal secrets shared on this week’s episode of Breaking Barriers 🚨 Our mystery guest spills the details of the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers; one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. 

“You know you’re a badass when you type in someone’s name on google and net worth pops up”. Breaking Barriers interviews James Koutoulas, the CEO of multi-strategy Hedge Fund, Typhon Capital Management. James shares how success takes place through his company, and speaks on the tactics used to maintain discipline and, not only achieve, but over-achieve, in a competitive market.  A core value of th...

In the critical world of acting, the key to success is never giving up. Karla Osella proves that you could create your dream without having to "know someone" in the industry, or have a clear path to fame. Born and raised in Argentina, Karla has built her name in the television industry; from projects with MGM to starring on CSI: Miami and her latest production - This Is My Story.  Learn...

New Orleans native and former Marine, Jake Thomas, left the prestigious fashion world behind to embark on a new adventure in the fast-paced and ultra-competitive world of NYC real estate.  Listen to the latest Breaking Barriers podcast and discover the real estate secrets and life lessons of Jake Thomas! Connect with Jake Thomas through his website lifelikejake.com and through Instagram @lifelikej...

After experiencing a personal family tragedy, Yale Law School graduate and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Kristina Baehr founded the law firm Just Well. The national trial lawyer’s firm represents individuals and families who have experienced toxic exposure from companies or entities.  Currently Baehr is working on a federal case against the U.S .Navy in Hawaii. The clients she represents claim t...

Former US Navy Seal, William Branum, spent 26 years in service before becoming the founder of NW Recovery. Branum wasn't just set out on developing premium products, but wanted his company to exude this "Get Naked" mindset - encouraging others to take their ego and baggage off in order to be vulnerable enough to start the true healing process.  Check out his journey: https://nw-reco...

Left with sudden numbness and tingling on an entire side of her body weeks after a surfing injury, Dr. Danielle Gray had to look for alternative solutions after being met with no answers. Once a software consultant, she was inspired to build a career as a chiropractor to help others restore balance and alignment. Career switches can be intimidating, but when you're following your passion - it...

Mollie McGlocklin, creator of Sleep is a Skill , changed the impact sleep has on many people. Once an insomniac, she now is teaching others how to master sleep. Sleep is a Skill is a company optimizing people's sleep through a combination of tech, accountability and behavioral changes. 

What is Elder Law, and why should you care? Benjamin Eckman, Elder Law Attorney located in New Jersey, breaks it down for us. Elder Law umbrellas topics such as; asset protection, drafting of wills, estate planning and more. You don't know what you don't know! Tune in to learn how to protect your hard-earned assets in the future. Benjamin D. Eckman, Esq. concentrates his practice on Elde...

We all had down time in the pandemic, Priyanka decided to use her time wisely and build on her passions. In a NYC apartment with $175 in change, Priyanka Poddar created Knead Some Love NY.  Knead Some Love serves Indian and American-fusion baked goods. Give her a follow and check out those sweets! IG: @KneadSomeLoveNY

Talk about resilience! Some look at the glass half empty, Amberly is one of the those that look at it as half full. With a 1% chance of saving her leg after a devastating accident, Amberly chased that chance with optimism and found a way to motivate and recreate a new life for herself.  Give her a follow on Instagram! @amberlylagomotivation

For all our travel enthusiasts out there, you are going to want to listen to this one! On this episode we feature the Founder of Everyday Travel Concierge, Benjamin Malek. He dives deep into WHY you need to figure out what travel means to you, in addition to the importance and convenience of having a concierge when traveling.