Knowledge is Power

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Benjamin Blackett, a life mastery consultant, to discuss transcendence and how it can help us overcome limitations in our lives. Benjamin shares his insights on the power of transcending our limitations to achieve personal growth and fulfillment. We start by exploring the concept of transcendence and how it differs from traditional personal development ap...

Welcome to Knowledge is Power, the podcast where we talk to successful entrepreneurs about their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. I'm your host, Max, and today we're joined by two amazing guests who are both mothers and entrepreneurs. Our first guest is Amanda Zariello, founder and owner of Restore PT, a physical therapy business that offers services to help women restore their bodies after chil...

In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Guilbert, the owner of Kingston Insurance, a family-owned insurance agency serving the Kingston community. Douglas shares his experience as a college student and his past entrepreneurial endeavors before starting Kingston Insurance. Douglas talks about his college experience and how it influenced his path toward entrepreneurship. He shares his journey of s...

In this episode, we sit down with Juan Urena, a substitute teacher who also runs a fundraising company called Adrenaline for sports teams part-time. Juan shares his experience working in education and the challenges he's faced as a substitute teacher. He talks about how he's developed relationships with students and staff at different schools, and the unique perspectives he's gained from working i...

In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Huff, a speech therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. Jennifer shares her journey of becoming a speech therapist, the challenges she's faced, and the impact that her work has had on the lives of her clients. Jennifer talks about her passion for helping individuals with speech and language disorders and the rewardi...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with a minor league baseball player to hear his inspiring life story and discuss his passion for the game. Our guest shares his journey from a young boy with a love for baseball to a professional athlete working his way through the ranks of the minor leagues. We begin by discussing our guest's childhood and how he first became interested in playing baseb...

Jon teamed up with Embrace® in August 2015 as a Loan Officer at our Middletown, Rhode Island, office. Over the years, he quickly transitioned to Senior Loan Officer and ultimately Producing Sales Manager. Jon now runs a team and was instrumental in establishing Embrace’s® first retail location for Rhode Island, located on Main Street in East Greenwich. Jon is a “numbers guy” and loves helping his...

Rhonda- With nearly a decade and a half in the real estate industry, Rhonda Mesenbourg understands what a life-changing event buying or selling a home can be. She and her team make it their business to get to know well the clients whose lives are about to change. Viewing the transaction from the client’s point of view is extremely important. Her philosophy is to treat clients like their families,...

Daniel Sarmiento runs a baseball social media page called DSARM. On Youtube and Instagram. Dan hopes to create a one-stop shop for all types of baseball media. He also hopes to help grow the game and educate others.

As a Principal and co-owner, Christine’s commitment to positive community impact is a guiding value of KITE Architects and is reflected both in their work and in her numerous civic and volunteer roles. Her career as an architect has focused on effective management and technical excellence that is critical for effective design. Christine’s appreciation for KITE’s creative approach brought her to Pr...

A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Andrew Roberts is a versatile Visual Effects Supervisor with over 25-years of experience in crafting effects for film, television, and commercials. Among a number of accolades, Roberts earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and received Sports Emmy Awards for his contributions to the Super Bowl 36 and Super Bowl 39 television...

24 years with Elite Oversees operations Marketing Education Administrator Advisory Board at New England Tech and Tollgate High School Member of SMART Group (Business Improvement Group) since 2016 Member of CityBiz BNI since 2017 Hobbies: Hunting, boating & kayaking

From a young age, Dylan sought out ways to make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led him to study sports psychology, and seek opportunities to make a difference in the athletic community. As an elite-level taekwondo athlete that has competed on the highest levels around the world, Dylan has been exposed to some of athletics' greatest adversities. At MindLock, we are committed to the p...

Brooklyn-born Ross "TURBO" Levine comes to Karate Combat by way of an undefeated professional kickboxing career that was sidelined due to promotional restraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He's the proud owner of one of 2019's most impressive KOs, widely recognized as the best head-kick knockout of that year. Ross defeated Shahin Atamov on June 25, 2022 to become Karate Combat's Middleweig...

Steven Shuster joined the business in 1985, after earning his bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Rhode Island and completing his licensing - Life & Accident Insurance and Health Insurance. In 1990, as the elder partners made plans to retire, John and Steve formed Brewster & Shuster Associates. In 2007, when John Brewster passed away, Steve became the sole owner. A professi...

After graduating from The University of Rhode Island with degrees in Political Science and Economics, Steve began his professional career working as an Analyst in with the Research and Development Group at the Providence Journal Company. In 2006, after 27 years at the Journal Company, the last 15 as Corporate Director of Marketing Research & Business Development, Steve left to consult in Marke...

Smoke Signals Pocast-- https://www.youtube.com/@UCU22Vw7zBCqiNElaiqlOU4g Audio Here-- https://www.kip-pod.com/ Luis H. Zayas is the Robert Lee Sutherland Chair in Mental Health and Social Policy. Zayas was dean of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work from 2012 to 2022. He also holds an appointment as professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Dell Medical School of The University of T...

Now if your reading this before you listen to the episode, your probably thinking, "who wants to learn about dry cleaning" well I can tell you this: Larry is much more than a business owner. He's a cornerstone of the Southern Rhode Island Community. Not only that, Larry has made an impact all across New England. So, be prepared to learn many life lessons. This episode is well worth the listen. Con...

Ed came to Aquascape in 1993 as a construction laborer, but a little creativity and a positive outlook on life and business helped catapult Ed to the position of Vice President of Field Research and Contractor Development. For more than a decade, Ed has successfully built hundreds of custom-designed ponds from small backyard water gardens to large lakes and commercial water features. He holds a B....

Ian Browne is a Red Sox beat reporter for MLB.com since 2002. Also happens to have encyclopedic knowledge of 1980s Celtics. He loves baseball and family.

The Tapped Foundation: Focus on preventing homelessness in veterans, working with women and minority veteran groups, working with the PCVI, suicide prevention, and heart health. Their first personally anchored charity event will be the Jack’s Strokes “FORE!” Strokes golf tournament (tentatively scheduled for May 20th , 2023. They're awaiting confirmation from the golf course, which they hope to ha...

Here we talk with the great Bill Bartholomew about what he's been up to since he's last been on the show. We also preview the elections going on in the state of Rhode Island.

As a lifelong Rhode Islander, James is a proud product of the Central Falls public school system. After graduating from Central Falls High School in 2003, He first pursued higher education at the Community College of Rhode Island, taking advantage of all that institution has to offer. That opportunity — to attend a college or university — was something his parents never had. It was their sense of...

Aaron Guckian is a lifelong Rhode Islander. The son of a plumber and a respiratory therapist, Aaron grew up with a strong understanding of both the challenges working families face and the importance of giving back to the community. Aaron is running for Lieutenant Governor because he knows that Rhode Islanders have been hard hit by the pandemic, skyrocketing gas prices, supply chain shortages and...

John's Campaign Message: As a lifelong RI resident, John understands we face multiple issues as a diverse and storied community. My experience as President of the Burrillville Town Council shows his proven record for defending the environment, improving school safety, demanding responsible spending, fighting the opioid crisis, increasing affordable housing responsibly and most of all, advocating f...