Positive Blatherings Podcast

Justin Dangler loved playing Nerf Battles with his father. One day, his fun pass time became a way to connect with the youth of Rochester and promote healthy active competition and play. Listen as we take aim on achieving goals and realizing dreams.

Andrea Holland is a self-made woman. Not only does she brighten up a room with her wit and wisdom, she is a caring and giving soul who just wants to help people find their better selves. Dive into a conversation with Andrea about how you should become more comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Jonny Greco is the nicest guy you could ever meet. His positive outlook on EVERYTHING is contagious. Listen in as we rap about the road that took him From Oneonta, NY to the Stanley Cup finals with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Dante J. Worth is the kind of person everyone should know. At the age of 26 he's a published author, public speaker, Success Mentor, organizer and Audacious Believer. He shoots for the stars and gets there on a regular basis. Join us in a conversation about humanity, humility and the audacity of Dante J. Worth.

Trading services in business is a great tool and usually mutually beneficial - but make sure you're smart about it. Get a contract so you're sure you get your value from the deal.

Mexican, Algerian, Irish and a "whole bunch of other stuff" mixed together with a healthy helping of empathy, professionalism, ethics and respect. Today I sat down with Samantha Miles of 13 WHAM TV and had a funny and insightful interview that I believe you will really enjoy.

Owning a small creative business means that the line between business and personal can be very blurry - if not invisible...but there is always a line. This is my blathering about my discovery of how to deal with that struggle - in real time.

Being thoughtful – truly thoughtful, is a real artform that so very many people just don’t understand. Being thoughtful isn’t just remembering a birthday or wedding anniversary. Being thoughtful is bringing someone a pink carnation on their birthday because they once told you about how much they love pink carnations. Thoughtfulness, in my opinion, is going that extra step to really get through the...

Dave Spiro was on stage in Syracuse performing in The Laramie Project when he fell ill. It would be a while and another liver before he would act again. Listen to Dave's incredible journey from being a Paramedic in NYC to now needing a kidney transplant. This man will not give up. If you'd like to learn about being a Kidney donor, visit this website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/surgery/transpla...

What is Impostor Syndrome and can you use it to be a better person? I blather uncontrollably in this one - bring a compass.

I am taking issue with an article about how a study shows that being pessimistic is better than being positive and optimistic when it comes to stress and dealing with bad news. https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6958515/looking-bright-side-bad-health-stress-cope-better/

It's Tuesday and nothing ever happens on Tuesday except the odd Taco Tuesday - but since I cannot do an episodes about Tacos, I figured I would offer you some real value. Tom Corley is a best selling author whose books include Rich Habits and Rich Kids, How to Raise Our Children to be Happy and Successful in Life. I recorded these interviews a few years ago but they never aired...so I figured I wo...

Annette Ramos is the Executive Director of the Rochester Latino Theatre Company as well as a Community Engagement Consultant for Geva Theatre Center. She is a big deal in a little body with an even bigger heart. Listen about her journey from LA to Rochester, NY - her love of her culture, heritage and her focus on Latinx inclusion in the arts.

I blather about about happy I am not not be getting enough sleep - because I am working hard to build my business for me and my family and not to enrich someone else. Stay motivated and be grateful - you will succeed.

Whether in business or your daily personal life, going the extra mile is a great practice. Have a can-do attitude and make everyone feel like they are number one - and you will be rewarded, guaranteed.

At age 39 Todd Youngman decided to go after his dream of being a comic. Now, he is the Marketing Director for one of the top comedy venues on the East Coast and soon the country, Comedy At The Carlson in Rochester, NY.

You've heard the saying "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff" - yeah, it's totally true and I learned how adopting that philosophy and doing a little quick meditation saved my day and stopped me from spiraling down into the darkness once again.

Chuck Ingersoll does great voice! I've considered him an adjunct mentor (even if he didn't know he was). From radio to advertising and marketing and providing his dulcet pipes to scores of projects, Chuck knows success. Now semi-retired, Chuck blathers with me about his 10.5 Tenets for Being Successful Through Peace. It's a good listen.

Jessie Keating is a fundraiser for the Mozilla Corporation, which you may recognize as the company that brought us the Firefox web browser. Jessie is a writer at heart and a compassionate soul who believes that we all have the wisdom of the Universe within us - and it is just waiting to be unlocked. Jessie and I have a fun time blathering about Karma, The Law of Attraction and our mutual quest to...

Erin A. Jensen has a scientific background and a creative soul. She works part-time as a Pharmacist and one day had the crazy idea to write a novel. It wasn't such a crazy idea after all. Join me as I chat with Erin about her journey in writing the Dream Waters series of novels. http://www.erinajensen.com

I've come to realize that there are some people who are in your life for a reason and you are a better person because of that gift. I met Rick Staropoli 10 years ago when he started dating my colleague Tiffany, who is now his wife. We've been working closely together on a project and there have been times where I was really down in the dumps. I have been amazed by his consistent can-do "there's no...

Doug Emblidge is a household name in Rochester. He's been "working the split", anchoring the morning and afternoon newscasts at 13 WHAM TV for 18 years, though his career goes back to the early 1980's. Doug has a way of making you feel at ease - whether he is reporting the news or telling you a joke you cannot repeat over the airwaves. Listen as Doug talks about the power of perspective and of ser...

Fitz chats with Alyssa Trahan, East Rochester native and current resident of Nashville. Alyssa talks about focusing on her dreams and staying positive while living in the sometimes negative world of the music business. Alyssa performs her new singe, 'Leading the Pack'. Find her at alyssatrahan.com

Fitz sits down with Rebecca Leclair to discuss her 30 years as a journalist, the power of Karma and spirituality and how to remain positive while covering negative news stories.

Make sure your clients are happy - even if you could not serve them. Send them to the competition if you cannot help! They will appreciate it in the long run and will definitely generate good will and Karma that will come back to you tenfold.