Gettin' To Know The 570

In this episode, we had the opportunity to learn all about Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and how Karen Kaufer, Executive Director, has been managing the organization for over 13 years, how she got her start in nonprofit, beginning with the early years of her career working in the art industry. We discuss the false perception that has people believing Habitat for Humanity gives homes away for...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of learning all about a company that started right here in NEPA and is now on the verge of becoming a franchise that will expand across the United States. A father and son-owned company, Disaster Blaster provides emergency cleanup services for various conditions such as water, fire, and smoke damage, mold remediation, and many more conditions that require speci...

Meet Deanna and Rose, two of the three siblings that make up the ownership at Rainbow Jewelers. In this episode, we learned all about the day-to-day life of working together in a family business and how their relationships as coworkers have brought them closer throughout the years. They share with us their admiration for their mom, known as "Mama Rose" and how their customers have contin...

In this episode, we had the opportunity to hang out with Bill Poray, founder of Cross Valley Counseling, a center that provides clients with mental health support services including those that are currently struggling with addiction. Bill shared with us his story including his own battle with addiction, and how through his recovery he discovered a skill set that resulted in him pursuing the career...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt and Jay of Camp Freedom, learning all about their amazing organization and how they serve disabled veterans by providing them group support and an array of outdoor activities on their 2300+ acres of land. Matt shares the story of how Camp Freedom was founded, as well as the vision for what it will become in the coming years. After only spe...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of gettin' to know Chef Jeff Huntzinger, the Executive Chef at The Beaumont Inn. Chef shared his undeniable passion for cooking and how food has always meant more than just a meal to him. He emphasized how the experiences and memories that are built around food, such as those he has from his grandmother's kitchen as a young boy, are what make it so sp...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Cameron English, owner of CDE Exotics and CDE Rescue! Tune in for an exciting story about how he created the reputation as the ultimate go-to for reptile and exotic animal retail, and how his collaborations have helped him launch his new non-profit, CDE Rescue. Learn all about the animals he owns, his experience handling dangerous animals, and how he got int...

For our 107th episode, we had the pleasure of gettin' to know Prospector from Rock 107 (and for those of you that are curious, we do reveal his real name)! We had a great time chatting about his story and how his passion for music inevitably led to the career path that would bring him to Rock 107. He also takes us behind the scenes to share with us how the name Prospector came about during hi...

In this episode, we had the opportunity to get to know Samantha Patterson, owner and instructor at Motion Yoga & Integrative Wellness Studio. Samantha shared her journey through her years in college, working as a yoga instructor in various studios throughout NEPA, and finally becoming a business owner, building something that she is extremely passionate about while providing her community with...

In this episode, we're gettin' to know Bob Borwick, owner of Performance Hi-Fidelity in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In addition to learning all about his journey from musician to business owner, he shared with us his passion for non-profits and the various community programs that he's been most excited to be spending his time volunteering with. Tune in to learn more!  If you or someone you kn...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Annie Perry, owner of Bella & Company. Annie started her journey studying biology in college, but quickly changed courses to attend art school, where she found her passion in custom jewelry making. You will not want to miss this amazing story about a woman born into a supportive family with roots in aviation, and how Annie learned how to fly before she e...

In this episode, we sat down with Adam and Ben Nulton from Northeast Auto Glass. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Northeast Auto Glass specializes in all things pertaining to auto glass repair and replacement. Listen in as they talk about how necessity, coupled with a name that materialized out of thin air, has spawned into a successful business that has been servicing the surrounding community for over 1...

In this episode, we learn all about Neighborworks, a non-profit organization operating out of Scranton, PA. We learned a lot as Jesse Ergott (CEO & President) and Teddy Michel (Board Chair) explained their organization's mission of enriching local communities with financial / housing education, neighborhood clean-ups, etc., throughout various areas of NEPA. In addition, we got a peek behi...

In this episode, we learned all about rugby and the Wilkes-Barre Breakers Rugby team that calls their home field Kirby Park. We had a great time listening to the stories of Nate Myers and Dominick DiSabatino, two of the Breakers team members who share their love for the sport, how they were introduced to it, and what they're looking forward to regarding the future of rugby here in the 570! To...

We are so excited to be celebrating our 100th episode! We had the opportunity to sit down with a very special guest, Josh Balz. This is an amazing story about how a popular musician grew into a successful entrepreneur by starting his unique, local businesses – The Strange & Unusual, Noir Dark Spirits, and Parlor Beverage. This episode is all about Josh's passions and how he never lets fea...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Enrico Bartolini Sr. and Enrico Bartolini II, owners of Enrico Bartolini Designs. This is an incredible story of how curiosity in the balance between a piece of furniture and the box it went into inspired a lifelong career for a 25-year-old union carpenter. Enrico Bartolini Sr. has been a creator for most of his life and his pieces of furniture are all handm...

In this episode, we learned a lot about the process of pregnancy and how the unknowns and complexities of it inspired our guest, Jessica Ann, to start her company, The Happy Mama Place. She shared how her services help individuals and couples find peace and comfort in their pregnancies through a variety of holistic practices and Doula support. This was not only an educational episode, it was motiv...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Nardella, owner of Loyalty Barber Shop in Archbald. This is an exciting and relatable story about how an undecided future and the literal flip of a coin granted Brian the business of his dreams. You won't want to miss hearing about his journey through moving across the East Coast, changing career paths, and ultimately what motivated him to create...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Brock Vieney, owner of Brock's Fresh Bread. Brock bakes over 150 different varieties of fresh bread. Find out the story about how a craving for homemade pumpkin bread inspired a passionate new business venture. We cover everything from who he was growing up, being a cook at local restaurants, and his vision for the future of his business. Tune in to fin...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Pantano, owner of Tuxedo Junction. Find out how a risk taken by his mother to support her son's dream, was only the beginning of the success Mike was about to incur through his hard work and determination. You won't want to miss hearing the story of his history, from being a marine to finding his wife, to traveling the world and everything in...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Eric Wagner, General Manager of Best Cigar Pub. Tune in for a story about Eric's journey that led him through his experiences as a restaurant owner in Wilkes-Barre to his time as a chef and inevitably his transition to his current role in management. In addition, he shared a personal battle he had with a rare health condition that changed his life and p...

We had the opportunity to sit down with  Lakota Gambill and Mark Maglioli, owners of Old Man John's Apiary and Apothecary. Tune in for the story about who they were growing up, and what ultimately inspired them to change their careers and bee-come beekeepers! An unlikely career option turned into a full-time passion project for this couple. You won't want to miss their un-bee-lievable st...

We had the opportunity to sit down with owner Frankie Carll and his right-hand man Nick Sommons from Frankie Carll Productions. Frankie Carll Productions is a one-stop shop for entertainment, video production, photography, and photo booths for weddings and social events. Tune in for a story of how a dedicated, talented musician turned his lifelong passion into an established production company in...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Andrea Briggs, owner of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream.  Find out how Andrea grew to love the ice cream industry, and how after years dedicated to working in the fashion industry she quickly changed focus to follow her dreams. Tune in to hear this inspiring story and find out how you can win a $25 gift card. To learn more about  Handel's, visit their...

We had the opportunity to sit down with J.P. Heim, owner and partner of Bartari. Bartari is a retro-inspired restaurant, bar, and arcade in the heart of downtown Scranton. We cover J.P.'s story from who he was growing up, to how living in NYC as a patent lawyer for years ultimately led him to open a business with his dad.  Tune in to learn about where he got his inspiration and what exciting...