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In episode 88 of the That Sounds Terrific Podcast, your host Nick Koziol sits down with a remarkable entrepreneur, Mona Ockenden, the founder of Mona Moon Naturals. Mona's motivation began out of a personal experience when her sister battled breast cancer. Realizing all the harmful ingredients in everyday products, Mona used her background as an engineer to provide a solution. It didn’t stop w...

In this episode, host Nick Koziol chats with the terrific Caitlin Drago, a former LA -based actor now a certified leadership coach. Caitlin's mission is to foster empathy, creativity, and trust through transformative communication. Listen as she shares her journey from acting and improv to expert coach and author. Caitlin discusses the benefits of an "Improv Approach" to enhance comm...

In episode 86 we embark on an exciting journey into the realms of coaching, business, and community involvement. In this lively conversation with our special guest, Allan Carraway, explore his eclectic background, from running a chain of cafes in Anchorage, Alaska. We'll uncover the hidden magic in the simple act of providing the perfect cup of coffee. Allan isn't just about brewing beans;...

Join host Nick Koziol in an inspiring episode with Terrific guest Christopher Lee Maher. A former Navy SEAL, Christopher battled joint pain that threatened to derail his life. He sought answers and his determination to push through led to a holistic approach that transformed his life and countless others. Learn about his journey from Navy SEAL to holistic healer, his innovative True Body Intellige...

Have you ever heard a real estate horror story that left you questioning the entire home-buying process? Well, get ready to dive into the luxurious world of real estate with Buck and Janet, the dynamic twin sibling duo of Realtors, created by Real Realtors' Jess DeCotis and Justin Brosnan. Whether you're a buyer, a seller, or even a Realtor, you're about to encounter some jaw-dropping...

Don’t you think it is time to visit Rochester New York? Even if you are already a local you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss episode 83 ROCthecitywithHope. Our terrific guest in this episode is Hope Breen who joins us to share all the things that “Roc” about Rochester! Hope helps connect people to restaurants, attractions, events, parks, stores, and more. There is so much in the area that you c...

In this Episode of "That Sounds Terrific." Host Nick Koziol engages in a dynamic conversation with Ariana Blossom, founder and CEO of Uncommon Accord. Discover Ariana's journey from life coach to organizational transformation pioneer. Ariana's insights on harnessing multi-generational workforces for innovation and addressing internal challenges provide actionable wisdom. Uncover...

In this episode, host Nick Koziol dives into the world of healthcare innovation with an industry disruptor who is changing the game. This terrific guest, Andy Greider, is an amazing networker, connector, podcaster and one of the brilliant minds behind Healthcare Evolution Group. Listen as he reveals a groundbreaking approach that's transforming patient outcomes, revenue strategies, and provide...

In Episode 80 of That Sounds Terrific , host Nick Koziol sits down with a true trailblazer in the world of business development and innovation, Mary Kurek. As the Founder and CEO of Frontrunners Development, Inc., a renowned US-based global business development company, Mary's expertise lies in driving innovation that has a positive impact on various sectors such as economic development, healt...

In this episode of Podcast That Sounds Terrific, your host Nick Koziol sits down with the visionary leader, Robert Politzer, President, and Founder of GreenStreet NYC and GreenStreet Global. Since 1998, GreenStreet has been at the forefront of innovative clean power and smart building projects. The episode dives into the world of smart buildings and sustainable development in the NYC tri-state reg...

Join us on the That Sounds Terrific podcast with host Nick Koziol as we dive into the world of personal and professional transformation with a remarkable guest, Raeanne Lacatena. We explore Raeanne's inspiring career as a Holistic Business, Life, and Success Coach, and discover the powerful tools she employs to help individuals and groups. Raeanne has over 15 years of experience and uses her e...

When you come to Sager you are in for a terrific experience. Sagar is a 5 BBL brewhouse, a cozy tap room filled with old-world charm that features a German-style long table S-bar and comfy corner. One thing you’ll also see is a sign with a quote from William Butler Yeats, “There Are No Strangers Here; Only Friends You Haven’t Yet Met”. Paul Guarracini, Co-Founder/Brewmaster of Sager Beer Works, an...

Join us for an enlightening episode as we dive into the world of mindfulness and chocolate with the exceptional Melissa Mueller-Douglas, CEO of MYRetreat Inc. Melissa is a mindfulness expert and licensed master social worker who helps professionals integrate well-being into organizational culture through mindfulness training exercises and the power of chocolate. If you're curious about incorpo...

The most powerful form of influence is a story. In this episode of That Sounds Terrific Podcast, Stan Miller co-founder of Storicate, the power of storytelling for personal and professional growth. Storicate offers professionals a way to use their own experiences to inspire others in the workplace. Stan explains that storytelling can help people communicate with confidence and clarity and be used...

Frank Storace has been making people laugh through improv comedy for over thirty years. Improv Comedy is a series of unscripted games with basic rules that a group of people follow. The spontaneous approach to crowd suggestions of everyday situations along with staying within the confines of those rules create a perfect recipe for laughter. So give the Nuts and Bolts a location and a common househ...

Every day we have the potential of encountering situations that could lead to the need for legal help. A minor fender bender on the way home, a lease to sign, a contract at work to review, or some other unexpected happenings. Life isn’t always just a walk in the park and the cost of retaining a lawyer can be astronomical. Jan Lehman has a solution that won’t break the bank and won’t leave you unpr...

Chris Porpiglia has a strong foundation in the belief of working for the benefit of his community. Through his role with the QCI Team of Wealth Enhancement Group, he makes a positive impact by providing families and organizations with the tools to make sound financial decisions. Chris is passionate about volunteering and solving puzzles. This enigmatologist dedicates time to educating our future l...

Electric Vehicles will soon become the standard vehicle in New York State and around the world. Our next guest, Whitney Skeans tells us about a terrific way for businesses to attract and retain new customers, tenants, and employees to your location while helping to reduce our carbon footprint. Join us to learn how you can become an environmental leader by installing EV charging at little or no cos...

You are sitting in a restaurant and suddenly Aha! You start a napkin sketch…it looks terrific. A new innovative approach but what’s next? Connect with Merry Constantino and her team at ProdcutLogic. They will fuel the innovation process through the cross-pollination of knowledge, collaboration, and novel solutions and they will help you get your product to market. Whether you have just t...

When Sean Lewis started his band it became his first business. He learned so many lessons while he worked in arguably the most challenging industry. Sean has made a career out of flexing knowledge from owning and working in business.  His company SLC Advising helps leaders create the tools necessary to make their businesses thrive. If your business is ready for that next level...

Episode Description: With family commitments, work, and life happening all around you who has time for health? It can seem so hard at times to be successful in all three areas because as a successful leader in business, you have meetings and the actual work. Then you get home and there are kids' hockey games, school concerts, and date night. Our next terrific TST guest, Howard Woolley, has created...

Have you ever planned an event? It is not an easy feat. There are so many details and contingencies to plan for. The challenge became greater when the pandemic brought us remote events and then when we returned to normal, hybrid events came to us in record numbers. It left even the most experienced event planners looking for help. Julie Migliacci and the team at Revent have over 40 years of e...

Episode Description: Rochester, New York is home to 19 exceptional colleges and universities with nearly 74,000 students and over 18,000 graduates a year. Where do these new professionals head to start their careers? Julia Pagano says they should stay right where they are! She leads CampusRoc, a terrific initiative that is proving to recent grads that they should plant their roots close to their R...

Have you ever been so frustrated that you just wanted to smash something? If you followed through you probably had some instant regrets. iSmash is a place that offers a safe environment where rage and destruction can occur and is in fact encouraged. Our guest today invites you to the unique opportunity where you can smash, splatter paint, and throw axes to eliminate the rage from your system. Join...

Imagine a place where you can have coffee, cocktails, host parties & events, have educational classroom experiences and access to 40 different artisan shops. Care Verikas is the Co-Founder of the Bristol Bazaar, a beautiful indoor makers market that offers visitors access to everything in one location. Join us for this episode of TST as we discover all that The Bristol Bazaar has to offer! Abo...