Episode 112: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Maegan Zielinski, advocate for ending homelessness and social media content creator for nonprofits and small businesses. In this episode, Maegan talks about her experience working in the mental health field and how she overcame her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She also talks about the link between homelessness and mental health, and the systemic changes she feels will aid in ending homelessness. Maegan also shares her knowledge of social media management, including: navigating the algorithms, what makes for good content, how to boost your engagement rate, and more!

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Episode 111: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Eric Esoda, President and CEO of NEPIRC. In this episode, Eric reflects on his childhood and the influence that manufacturing had on his life. As he rose through the ranks at NEPIRC, he had one goal in mind: to provide others the same opportunity that manufacturing provided him. He also explains why he thinks manufacturing can help solve generational poverty, the positive impact that manufacturing will have on the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) economy over next 5-10 years, and how NEPA manufacturers could play a pivotal role in future space exploration.

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Episode 110: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Chloe Fanelli, Marketing Director at Discount Dance & Annamaly Art Collective. She is also the Costume Designer for the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s Chicago and is an interior stylist, event coordinator and personal trainer. In this episode Chloe talks about leaning into discomforts, taking risks, and realizing that the entrepreneurial journey isn’t always an upward trajectory, and that sometimes you need to take a step back to propel you forward in both personal and professional growth. She also shares her passions for travel, art, culture, food, and fitness.

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Episode 109: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Jeff Pace from Karam Orthodontics. In this episode, Jeff shares his passion for the outdoors, traveling the world, and of course, Orthodontics. During his world travels, Jeff has had some unique experiences doing volunteer dental work at an orphanage in Guatemala, and assisting a dentist on a pontoon boat in the Guatemalan jungle, floating from village to village. Jeff also talks about effective leadership skills and building a great company culture.

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Episode 108: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Natalie Lynn, Owner of Counterpart Kombucha and Co-Owner of The Canning House. Natalie is a 2nd generation American. Her grandparents escaped Nazi Germany and immigrated to the United States. In this episode, Natalie talks about the beginnings of her Kombucha business, operating from her kitchen apartment and selling out of the trunk of her car, to operating a full production facility with product being sold in multiple states. Natalie also talks about the entrepreneurial spirit of overcoming obstacles, her appreciation for life and opportunity, and always keeping a positive attitude as she reflects on her grandparents’ story and the influence they had on her life.

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Episode 107: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Matt McGloin, former Penn State, NFL, and XFL quarterback. Matt attributes a great deal of his success to his family, being from Scranton, and embracing that blue-collar, “bring your lunch pail and go to work” mentality. In this episode, Matt talks about preparation meeting opportunity, the life lessons he learned from football that he still carries with him everyday, and the process of setting and achieving goals.

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Episode 106: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Rachel Malak, Co-Host and Producer of PA Live. Rachel is also the Stadium Emcee for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Arena Emcee for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. A single sports comm class during her time as a student at Fordham University changed the trajectory of her professional future. In this episode, Rachel talks about creating opportunities for yourself, dealing with critics, building self-confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome. We also talk all things content creation, podcasting, and how to build your personal brand through social media.

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Episode 105: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Dan Myers, President of Misericordia University. In this episode, Dan talks about his journey of becoming the 15th President of Misericordia, how and why his mission and values align with the University, and his rise to TikTok fame as one of the most active and engaging University Presidents on the social media platform. Dan also shares the secret to his success, which is found in his daily routine, matched with the consistency in everything he does, and his “stick-to-it-ivness” mindset.

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Episode 104: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Kyle Holmgren, Owner of Holmgren Landscaping. In 2020, Kyle was laid off from his full time construction job. For him, the pandemic had a silver lining that gave him the opportunity to turn his side hustle into a full time Landscaping business, now with several employees. He talks about the sacrifices, responsibilities, and challenges as a young business owner and how he grew his company rather quickly.

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Episode 103: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dave Thackara, Voice-Artist and Owner of ThackVoice. In this episode, we talk about reinventing yourself. Dave shares his journey and how he reinvented himself throughout his life and career in the communications field. Dave has worked as a host and producer of a morning show on Rock 107, writer and editor of a magazine, media manager at Misericordia University, and most recently, running his own business as a voice-artist. Dave’s work can be heard in thousands of TV and radio commercials, online videos, and various performances all over the world. Bonus: Ever wonder how/why our podcast audio sounds so good? Dave is the man behind our audio editing, making our host, Bill, and his guests, sound really great each week!

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Episode 102: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dave Pedri, President and CEO of The Luzerne Foundation. Attorney by trade, Dave Pedri shares his experiences trying high profile cases as Assistant & Deputy District Attorney for Luzerne County, his challenges and successes during his time as Luzerne County Manager, and transitioning to his new role as President and CEO of a community based charitable foundation. Dave also talks about the mission and goals of the Luzerne Foundation, finding work-life balance, and his “get things done” productivity strategy.

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Episode 101: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Bri Majikes, Owner and Hairstylist at BAM Studio. In this episode, Bri shares her experience with anxiety/depression, the importance of asking for help, and destigmatizing mental health. Bri also gives her opinion on trade school vs. college, the challenges of a small business owner, building her business through a pandemic, and living her passion as a creative through hairstyling.

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