Gettin' To Know The 570

We had the chance to sit down with Joshua Mast, owner of Posh and The Colonnade in Scranton. We cover everything from leaving his hometown in Michigan to follow his dreams in New York City attending The Fashion Institute of Technology, to becoming a part-time owner of Posh and The Colonnade. Tune in to the inspiring story of the work that went into reopening the businesses and the challenges he ha...

We had the chance to sit down and taste test with Tim and Oliver, owners of Deep Roots Cider! You won't want to miss how Oliver joined forces by becoming part-owner of Deep Roots, and how Tim got himself into the cider business permanently. What may have been fate, turned Tim's hobbies of growing apples and making cider at home his passion and life's work. Tune in to hear the actual...

We had the chance to interview a very special guest, Cathy Grossbauer, owner of Souly Holistic, and Frank's mom! We talk about Cathy's experience moving around the world and eventually finding her interest in spirituality and starting her own business. Tune in to hear a glimpse of Frank's childhood and the struggles Cathy went through as a young single parent. You won't want to...

We had the chance to sit down with Allen Morrow, owner of Green Rhino Builders. What separates Allen from other builders is that his business is designed to help multiple people at once offering quick work and high quality. Tune in to hear about the Morrow family history and the previous businesses they were involved in. From going to 11 schools and living around the country to being "kicked...

We had the chance to sit down with Shawn Mankovich from Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese. Tune in for this interesting story of how Shawn got into the "cheese game", why he chose the catchy name, and what sets him apart from other smoked cheeses. Listen to find out how you can win a $50 gift card for Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese! To learn more about Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked...

We had the chance to sit down with Sean Shay, owner of the Shay Agency – a full-service property and casualty agency. Sean is an independent insurance agent that offers a variety of different policies to accommodate any and all clients. What separates Shawn from your typical insurance agent? When you are working with Shawn, you are joining the Shay Agency Family, and you are treated like family. T...

We had the chance to sit down with Keith Scarpelli, owner of Arbor Garden. Arbor Garden offers affordable landscaping, hardscaping, lawn fertilization/weed control, and more. We cover everything from Keith’s childhood passion for writing, his experiences within sales, and how his path ultimately led him to his own landscaping business. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode where Keith open...

We had the chance to sit down with Kerry Beth and her team/family from KB's Coffee House! KB's dream was to open her own coffee shop and 12 years later she made that dream come true. She has partnered with her family to keep her dream going and recently got engaged! Tune in to hear about some delicious food combinations that make KB's so special and find out what's in store for...

We had the chance to sit down with Nicholas Spinelli, owner of Hair Ink of NEPA, and his daughter Gia. Nick has truly found his passion in helping men and women look and feel their best through scalp micropigmentation. Find out how this NY native came to PA and discovered a need in this area. From practicing his art on cantaloupe in the kitchen to changing the lives of hundreds, be sure to turn in...

We had the chance to sit down with Ricardo Santos, owner of J Zapata Mexican Food. You will not want to miss the story of a man who went from selling food on the streets of NYC to becoming a contractor for over 17 years to starting his own business as a restaurant owner. Ricardo has truly developed talent in all types of different careers. Tune in for the inspiring story and find out what's n...

We had the chance to sit down with Christian Pilosi, owner of eden- A Vegan Cafe. You won't want to miss the amazing story of how Christian decided to change his life and become a dedicated vegan before people even really knew what it was. Stay tuned to hear how the tragic loss of his loved ones motivated him to start the business of his dreams and how he helps people find delicious vegan foo...

We had the chance to sit down with Lauren & Shawn Myers, founders of Puck Cancer, Inc. Puck Cancer is a local nonprofit whose mission is to help provide financial assistance to cancer patients in the NEPA area and was founded in memory of Shawn’s mother, Michelle. Tune in to this incredible story of how a small park fundraiser turned into an annual festival with vendors, bands, and more. We co...

We had the chance to sit down with Suzie Kane, owner of Kasarda's Greenhouse. You won't want to miss the story about how a business that stayed in a family for generations decided to partner with Suzie and trust her with their dreams upon retiring. From beauty school to photography to running a greenhouse, tune in to hear how Suzie's experience has trained her to be perfect for her...

We had the chance to sit down with Ed Price from Vector Security. Find out how Ed had a dream of being in the restaurant industry and ended up finding a passion within the security business. We discuss everything from the excitement of growing up in NEPA to his influence and challenges of being involved in the security industry.  If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast,...

We had the chance to sit down with Jennifer and Kevin Hollock, owners of Fifth Dimension Martial Arts Academy. We talk about how Kevin became fascinated with martial arts as a kid, and how he went from studying science in college to opening a Martial Arts Academy. Kevin has over 20 years of experience as an instructor and has trained with some of the most qualified people in the world. With Jennif...

We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Joe Calabro and his son, Jack Calabro, owners of the Circle Drive-In. Dr. Calabro is also the founder, president, and CEO of Physicians' Practice Enhancement, LLC with his son, Jack by his side to handle the ins and outs of his businesses. You won't want to miss this passionate story of a family business and the exciting start of Dr. Calabro's...

We had the chance to sit down with John and Keriann Balucha, founders of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. We learn about how John's experience with sensing spirits as a child has led him and his wife toward their passion of learning more about the deceased. John and Keriann share a mutual interest in the afterlife and originally started their journey by ghost hunting as a hobby. Tune in to hear ab...

We had the chance to sit down with Musa Harris, the Luzerne County Predator Catcher. Musa has made finding predators and forcing them to take accountability for their actions his full-time job. Find out how he started this dangerous journey, and how having his own children motivated him to change his personal life. You won't want to miss this episode about Musa's own struggles that have...

We had the chance to sit down with Alyssa Kashuda, part-owner of The Salt Barre. The Salt Barre has low-impact workout techniques designed for all fitness levels! Their mission is to encourage personal power and enticing people to take steps every day to be stronger and better! Listen as Alyssa discusses how experiences through her own emotional journey have led her to find her passion in yoga and...

We had the chance to sit down with Bob Zakreski, owner of Minooka Pastry Shop. Minooka Pastry Shop has been a staple in our community for over 40 years! They are home to some of the most delicious treats in Northeastern PA, and offer everything from cakes, cookies, pastries, bread, and more! From customizing a dessert for your most special day, to running inside to satisfy your sweet tooth, Minook...

We had the chance to sit down with Pete and Matt Hensel, owners of Big Screen Escapes. Pete and Matt are brothers that started this business in November with the intention of giving others the opportunity to slow down time, shut everything out, and just enjoy their time with family and friends. You won't want to miss the story of how they left their full-time successful careers to start this...

We had the chance to sit down with Butch Feist, owner of Style Tee Salon. Butch talks to us about how he majored in broadcast journalism/film and discovered his passion while touring NBC studios as a teenager. He would cut his friends' hair as a hobby growing up, and after deciding not to pursue film, he took a shot at going to beauty school and began cutting hair professionally. Through his...

We had the chance to sit down with Nikki Valesquez, the Mountain Top Medium. Nikki talks about how her passion for helping people and her previous career in social work have led her to embrace her lifelong gift as a psychic medium. She has felt her ability for mediumship since she was a little girl, and now uses her gift full-time to give thousands of people the communication they need with their...

We had the chance to sit down with Dave Jannuzzi and Chris Shovlin, founders of the youth program, Wyoming Valley Clutch. Chris and Dave's passion for sports ultimately led to their decision to start their own program. Their mission was to give children who wanted to attend college an opportunity to do so by offering exposure through travel basketball leagues. Wyoming Valley Clutch is not jus...

We had the chance to sit down with Joe Ackourey, of Joe Ackourey Fly Fishing Adventures. Join us for a conversation where we learn about how his childhood inspired him to be the father he is today. We cover everything from his passion for fly fishing,  love for the outdoors, and activism as an environmentalist. Don't miss this exciting episode!  If you or someone you know wants to be featured...