Cultivate with Alex Canavan

Today on the Cultivate Podcast, I’m sitting down with Anthony Stevens and Rebecca LeMunyon. Anthony is the Vice President of Equitable Advisors. He is dedicated to addressing the financial planning needs of families and business owners, leading workshops across the state. Anthony has been recognized nationally within Equitable as an Elite Leader for his continued success developing advisors in Cen...

In this episode, we plug an episode of the [SOUL]idified Podcast by Kim Fischer to talk about goal setting to prepare for our Manifesting 2024 event together on Saturday, January 27th. For 20% off of the Manifesting 2024 virtual event, enter code Cultivate20 at checkout when you register on Eventbrite. For more information on Manifesting 2024, click here . To connect with CNY Women's Network,...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Danielle Mercuri, CEO of Dremer Group Restaurants. Danielle was born and raised in the Rome area, and has developed her passion for food in the CNY region. She has found a unique way to mix food with abstract creativity, bringing a “big city feel” to the restaurant scene of Syracuse.  As a child, her mother and father were heavily involved in the world of res...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Marguerite Mitchell, the Director of Education at RedHouse, a non-profit organization that presents and produces new works in theater, film, visual art and music in Onondaga County, New York. Marguerite has been featured in CNY Magazine, ‘Faces of Syracuse’, nominated as Arts Education of the Decade, and represented the Ed. Dept. as a Tedx Speaker. Outside of R...

On today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I’m talking with Kathleen Avery. Kathleen is a certified professional coach, group facilitator, and public speaker, as well as the founder and CEO of Kathleen For Today, a boutique consultancy working with small business leaders and their teams on the best ways to integrate personal fulfillment and a successful life.  Kathleen has delivered over 200 pre...

In this episode, Alex is sharing some of the products, habits, and mindset shifts that have absolutely changed her life in 2023. We discuss a couple of her favorite supplements, what she's been using to grow her brows, and so much more. To check out the products Alex mentioned in this video, click here . To connect with Alex Canavan, click here .  To connect with the Cultivate Podcast, click h...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Anna Sofer. She is the owner of She Fancy Grazing Co. which provides Central Upstate New York with some of the most gorgeous charcuterie boards. She is an absolute artist and has done an incredible job with her business, despite some setbacks that she has faced over the past year. Anna recently received some great news that she is officially located in the Salt C...

On Today’s episode, I am chatting with Lindsay Mastro and Liz London from The Crescent Collective, which is a shared holistic community space to pause, move, and grow. Lindsay Mastro is a corporate HR dropout, a psychic medium, leadership coach, business consultant, and author of Becoming Conscious in a Corporate World Without Losing Your Sanity. Through strategy and spirit, she helps intuitive an...

On Today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I am chatting with Vinny Lobdell. Vinny is a businessman and former President of HealthWay, which he and his father started back in 2003. HealthWay is a company that specializes in indoor air purification systems. He’s also known for promoting the importance of clean indoor air quality, especially for those who suffer from respiratory issues.  As a loca...

On today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I'm talking to Stephanie Crockett, president and CEO of Mower, a fiercely independent, employee-owned, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency located in Downtown Syracuse.  Stephanie is responsible for growth, planning, culture and leading all internal and external activities of the Agency. With 25 years in marketing and comm...

In this episode, I interview Julia Freeman, otherwise known as, SavorCuse. Julia is a marketing assistant by day, and a local foodie by night. SavorCuse is a Syracuse-based food Instagram specializing in restaurant social media marketing, food product collaborations, and food content creation/curation. In this episode we chat about her journey from marketing assistant at Advance Media managing oth...

This week, Tricia Sticca and Christine Spiak, founders of the Success Circle Mastermind, join me for an inspiring conversation about money, mindset, and having a supportive space where women can collaborate. Tricia is a career and leadership coach focusing on mindset transformation to reduce stress and build resilience for higher performance and has over 25 years of career leadership. Christine is...

Today, I have on Sarah Seib. She is not only the creator and owner of Syracuse’s first DIY candle bar, but she’s also the co-owner and board vice president of Wildflowers Armory.  The mission of Wildflowers Armory is to create and sell regionally made artwork by local artists, but also to feature a section of homegrown products, Syracuse-inspired apparel, and a fun mix of eclectic and unique items...

In this episode, I chat with Stacey and Jena from The Cosmetic Queens. Stacey Cooke is a board-certified physician assistant and received her degree from Update Medical University with high honors in 2014. As a surgical PA, she was introduced to the world of medical aesthetics in 2017 and has been trained by multiple distinguished doctors and injectors all over the U.S. and internationally. She pr...

Lisa Newcomb is the founder and CEO of Thrive in Healing, whose mission is to empower individuals and communities on their journey toward improved wellness by providing culturally relevant, accessible, and curated holistic health solutions.  Lisa is also the founder of the Syracuse Yoga Collective. She is a wellness coach, SEL consultant, community builder, and a 200-hour yoga alliance certified t...

Today, I have on Caitlin, Kristyna, and Kathleen from Captivate Wellness. Captivate Wellness is an IV therapy and beauty bar location in Upstate New York. Some of my favorite IVs are their recovery bag and immunity bag coupled with an NAD booster. Caitlin Wojdyla RN is the co-founder and CEO of Captivate Wellness. Kristyna Giancola PA also the co-founder and President, Kathleen Niland RN & NP...

Francesca Scutari is a double-board certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Medicine Based Beauty. Their slogan is, “Beauty backed by science,” and Francesca has always wanted medical-grade skincare to become much more accessible and affordable for her clients, and that was a huge driving force for her to start Medicine Based Beauty.  In this episode, we chat about what it’s like to create...

In this insightful podcast episode, Alex and Diamond Thaxton engage in a dynamic and empowering discussion about the topic of self-confidence. Diamond Marie Thaxton is a psychotherapist and the Chief Transformational Officer of Thaxton Therapy.  Diamond has completed her post-doctorate degree in Psychology at Southern California University specializing in Positive Psychology, and is currently comp...

Tracy Dando-Mergler is the Founder and President of Safe Space Organization, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Former Special Education Teacher, and Momma of two amazing humans.  Safe Space Organization is a non-clinical community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and supporting others through peer to peer network. It’s a community hub...

Michele Roesch is a young, vibrant, and creative powerhouse of a businesswoman. She is the wonder of The Brasserie Bar and Bistro, Emerald Cocktail Kitchen, and 1331 Food Shoppe on Tipp Hill.  Not to mention, she is absolutely breaking barriers by opening up Syracuse’s first rooftop bar. While there were doubts, Emerald Cocktail Kitchen was created in 2021 with a tri-level cocktail lounge that off...

Emily Derrenbacher is passionate about starting conversations around the topics we find most difficult to talk about such as mental health, suicide, grief, and loss. After the loss of her brother to suicide, Emily realized that the people who decide to take their own lives don’t necessarily appear the way they are depicted in the media. Going on 10 years since the loss of her brother, Emily is on...

Michaela Medici-Kawryga is a serial entrepreneur and the owner of The Emerson, Soul Society Juice Bar + Raw Cafe, and Founder of GLAMSQUADSYR, an on location bridal business servicing upstate NY + beyond. Michaela is a Syracuse native who graduated from Westhill High School, and in this episode she really opens up about her evolution from being a slightly out of control young woman, to the dynamic...

Kim Fischer is a holistic empowerment and leadership coach with over two decades of experience teaching & practicing yoga, wellness, meditation, and entrepreneurship. She is the CEO of Kim is Manifesting, the creator of the RISE Revolution, Manifesting Mastery Membership, the previous owner of Lotus Life Yoga Center, and the voice behind the [SOUL]idified podcast. To connect with Kim, click HE...

Hi, I’m Alex Canavan, and welcome to The Cultivate Podcast, brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. Tune in every Monday for conversations with Central New York’s finest. I will be interviewing an array of entrepreneurs, executives, and change makers, so be sure to keep your notes app handy.  Here’s your friendly reminder that no matter where you’re planted, the sky’s the limit.