The Padernacht Podcast

 In this episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, Steven Padernacht sits down with Robert Roche — author of a published trilogy and actor from Westchester — who built his writing career from emails to friends all the way to three novels available on Amazon.   Recorded on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, this conversation weaves together Robert's love of history (both grandparents were...

Welcome back to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. In this episode, Steven Padernacht sits down with John Zanzarella, Chief Revenue Officer at Performline. John built his career from answering phones at his dad's Westchester media business as a kid, to caddying at private golf clubs, to co-founding a digital marketing agency, navigating a company acquisition by private equity, and earnin...

Welcome back to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. In this episode, Steven Padernacht sits down with Jeffrey Seitz — a writer, creative, and storyteller whose journey sits at the intersection of faith, discipline, brotherhood, and personal transformation. Jeffrey is currently editing his debut novel, A Dragon from Heaven — a 300+ page portal fantasy set in a world called Yondera that he began...

Welcome back to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. In this bonus episode, Steven Padernacht sits down with Ozzy, founder of Moving Elites, for an unplanned but real conversation about growing a business in the Bronx, expanding from moving into junk removal, building a team that genuinely cares, and what real networking and community support actually looks like. This episode covers: • How Movi...

Welcome to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. Where we explore the stories behind real people, real businesses, and real communities. In this episode join us for a deep dive into the business of professional sports with Ari Kwitkin-Close, Chief Revenue Officer of Westchester Soccer Club. In this episode, we explore the brick-by-brick process of building a new sports organization’s revenue eng...

Claudio usually sits behind the camera as the producer of Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. In this episode, he steps into the guest seat to share his own story. We discuss his transition from civil service to entrepreneurship, the challenges of running Cayivision Studio, and the lessons he has learned from building a podcast studio from the ground up. Claudio opens up about the unpredictability...

Welcome to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. In Episode 43, Steven Padernacht sits down with Tom Stufano — a Yonkers-born personal injury attorney and solo practitioner — for a conversation about the legal profession, what everyday people get completely wrong after an accident, and how legal knowledge can actually protect your future in business and in life. Tom shares his journey from wanti...

In this episode, Rita Moreno shares her journey from working 11 years as a dental assistant to stepping into real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. She opens up about what it took to leave the security of healthcare behind, the mindset needed to take risks, and how faith continues to guide her decisions. Rita also talks about the importance of systems, the lessons she learned from her...

Welcome to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. Where we explore the stories behind real people, real businesses, and real communities. In this episode with Vincent Buccieri of Today Realty Corp., we sit down for a real conversation about growing up in the Bronx, family influence, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a lasting name in real estate. We talk about: Bronx upbringing in Pelh...

In this episode of Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick , I’m joined by Sean O’Connor — a trauma-informed psychotherapist and peak performance coach — for a real conversation about the moments people don’t talk about: pressure, stress, and struggling on the inside while looking “fine” on the outside. We get into how past experiences can quietly shape how you show up in work, relationships, health, a...

In this dynamic episode of the Padernacht Podcast, Brick by Brick (Ep. 37), host Steven M. Padernacht sits down with creative director Mike Press, a creative director who has been instrumental in helping Steven take ideas out of his head and turn them into something tangible. Mike is praised as one of the hardest-working people Steven knows. Mike Press reveals the secrets to his insane work ethic,...

In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Padernact Podcast, host Steven Padernacht sits down with Christina Farrell, co-founder of Cleaning Wand, to share a deeply personal journey of survival and building a meaningful business in the face of profound loss. This conversation explores the duality of grief and responsibility—the truth that you can grieve deeply while still managing the respons...

In this episode, host Steven Padernacht talks with business growth expert and keynote speaker Dan Sakowsky, also known as Big D. Dan helps entrepreneurs tighten systems, strengthen leadership, and scale with confidence. Dan shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity:   * After facing bankruptcy at age 24 and a heart attack at 40, Dan rebuilt his life.   * He went on to build and sell thre...

On this episode of the Padernacht Podcast, "brick by brick", host Steven M. Padernacht, a third-generation Bronx native born and raised in the real estate game, welcomes guest Jimmy Riley. Jimmy Riley is a healer, body worker, and a fifth-degree black belt. Riley has dedicated his life to studying the human body, focusing not only on how it moves but also on how it remembers. From deep t...

In this insightful and wide-ranging episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, Steven Padernacht sits down with Scott Kaufman, Vice President of Alternative at Buchwald and a seasoned media and entertainment executive who has spent nearly two decades helping talent build lasting, profitable careers. From growing up on Long Island to navigating the early grind of unpaid internships, cold-ca...

In this powerful episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, Steven Padernacht sits down with Andrew Gill, entrepreneur, community leader, and proud girl dad with deep roots in Spanish Harlem. From growing up in a tight-knit family with strong values to building a thriving business in the merchant services industry, Drew shares an honest and inspiring journey grounded in faith, legacy, and...

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, we sit down with Will La Salle, Bronx-born filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of LaSalle Productions. From his early years growing up in the Bronx to becoming a self-taught director whose films have been featured on Fox 5, Fox 35 Orlando, and platforms across New York, Will shares a powerful story of passion, per...

In this powerful new episode of The Padernacht Podcast, host Steven Padernacht sits down with Luis Omar Figueroa, Founder & CEO of HGRN Capital and one of New York’s leading voices in real estate investing and private lending. A Bronx native with deep roots in community empowerment, Omar brings a sharp, straightforward perspective on how everyday people — especially first-generation buyers and...

In this powerful and uplifting episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick , host Steven Padernacht sits down with Brandon Gaydorus — a five-time author, speaker coach, and founder of Warm Heart Life — to explore what it truly means to build a life, a mission, and a legacy rooted in heart. From struggling as a D-grade student and intern to being named one of the Top 50 Professionals in Ameri...

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, host Steven Padernacht sits down with Judge Joaquin Orellana, the first male Ecuadorian judge in New York State. From growing up in the South Bronx projects to rising through the ranks of the criminal justice system, Judge Orellana’s journey is a story of grit, discipline, and unshakeable purpose. Born to immi...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, we sit down with Sean Degnan — a man of discipline, faith, and leadership — to explore the deeper side of growth, grit, and purpose. From years in the restaurant industry to becoming a voice for resilience and mindset mastery, Sean’s journey is one built on consistency, humility, and a relentless pursuit of b...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, we sit down with Jeanesca Martinez, a dedicated real estate professional changing lives one home at a time, and Luis Martinez, a public servant and liaison for the NYC Mayor’s Office. Together, they share their incredible journeys — from humble beginnings in the Bronx projects to careers built on service, purpose, a...

In this extra special episode of the Padernacht Podcast, "Brick by Brick," host Steven Padernacht welcomes his friend and seasoned professional, Ozzy, the founder of Moving Elites (also known as @Mr. Elite or @MovingElites on Instagram). Ozzy shares his unique journey of becoming both a licensed real estate agent and the owner of a premium moving company. This episode is a must-listen fo...

Welcome back to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick! In this episode, Steven Padernacht sits down with Paige Castiello — better known as The Real Estate Paige — a licensed agent serving both New York and Connecticut with Keller Williams. Paige isn’t just selling homes — she’s building trust, educating her clients, and redefining what success in real estate looks like. From her Bronx upbringing...

What does it really take to grow in business and in life? In Episode 22 of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, host Steven Padernacht goes solo for an honest Q&A session. Drawing from questions submitted on Instagram, Steven shares his journey, lessons, and mindset shifts that have shaped his career and life as a third-generation Bronx native and entrepreneur. From building a real estate p...