Episode 88: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Tom Ruskey, Director of Candy’s Place, a non-profit cancer wellness center. In this episode Tom talks about his experiences and involvement in a few NEPA community organizations at the beginning of his career, his commitment to bettering the local community, and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Tom also shares his personal connection to cancer, how his family benefitted from Candy’s Place while his mother was battling cancer, and how everything came full circle as he recently started as the organization’s new director.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial. blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 87: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Kelechi Asoluka, sneaker connoisseur and owner of Kelechi Kleans Kicks. In this episode, Kelechi talks about his family roots from Nigeria, growing up in the inner city of Newark New Jersey, the struggles he had at a young age, and how he overcame adversity. Kelechi also talks about the sneaker culture in society, how he turned part of his 500+ pair collection into cash to purchase a house, and how his hobby of collecting sneakers evolved into a sneaker “kleaning” business.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial. blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 86: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Entrepreneur, Artist, and Author, Kristy Rice. Kristy is the Founder and Owner of Momental Designs and #artforjoysake. For the last 20 years, Kristy’s obsession with paint and paper evolved into an international business, designing invitations and creating art for celebrities and events around the world. Kristy talks about her humble beginnings working in retail merchandising, starting her hand painted invitation business, and developing her own line of paint brushes, watercolor palettes, and adult watercoloring books, all of which are now available on Amazon. Kristy also talks about why breaking the rules helps to keep her inspired, the difference between happiness and joy, and how you can find joy simply by picking up a paint brush.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial and the Lackawanna College Venture Lab.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 85: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Shaun Daney, Business Development Manager at Benchmark Mortgage – McCabe Mortgage Group. In this episode, Shaun shares his experience of changing careers after 22 years, pivoting and reinventing yourself, leveraging your network, and not being afraid to ask for help. Shaun also talks about Benchmark’s commitment to supporting and improving the lives of veterans through various fundraising events.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial and the Lackawanna College Venture Lab.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 84: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Luke Medico, realtor and owner of the Luke Medico Group with eXp Realty. In this episode, Luke talks about finding your passion, breaking old patterns to become happier and more successful, and how he overcame his 20-year battle with anxiety and panic attacks. Luke also shares his knowledge about building passive income through real estate and becoming your own bank.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial and the Lackawanna College Venture Lab.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 83: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Author and Speaker, Kelly Rippon. In this episode, Kelly shares her secret to raising six successful children as a single mother, managing work-life balance, and how to be an effective leader. We also talk about her book, “Parent Up,” that her oldest son and Olympic bronze medalist figure skater, Adam Rippon, prompted her to write.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial and the Lackawanna College Venture Lab.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 82: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with US. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker, Earl Granville. On his final tour in Afghanistan, he lost his left leg to a roadside bomb while on patrol. After becoming an amputee, and the passing of his twin brother Joe, who took his own life while they were serving on active duty in 2010, Earl is now a motivational speaker, speaking on healthy ways to battle adversity, the importance of being part of something bigger than yourself, and constantly challenging yourself by getting out of your comfort zone.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial. blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 81: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Matt & Ryan Mayers, filmmakers and co-owners at Mayers Films. After hearing about the closure and merger of the three Wilkes-Barre Area schools, these two brothers and Meyers graduates, set out to create a documentary film titled “Hustle and Harmony” to capture and preserve the emotional stories, traditions, and culture about the 87-year old rivalry between Meyers and G.A.R. that many know and also recognize as one of the greatest football rivalries in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt and Ryan also share stories about the bonds built between teammates and the life lessons they learned from football that they still carry with them today.

Please enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial. blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 80: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Genelle Sedon, Educator and Owner of C & G Tutoring. In this episode, Genelle shares her journey and transition from working in journalism to becoming an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher and starting her own tutoring business. We also talk about 21st century learning, the pros and cons of in-person vs. virtual learning, and the work that many teachers do, “beyond the classroom.”

This episode is brought to you by blu door Financial! blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com.

Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

Episode 79: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with artist, Rico Ebert. In this episode, Rico shares how he took his passion for creating art from a hobby to a full time business. He also talks about leveraging relationships, using social media to build a personal brand and sell a product, and of course, the culture of the art scene in Tampa and Miami Florida.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthestackspodcast/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onthestacks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billcorcoranjr

Website: www.onthestacks.com

Episode 78: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Joe Homza, Police Officer and K9 Handler at the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. In this episode, Officer Homza talks about having a winning mindset, teamwork, and breathing techniques to help remain calm during high adrenaline and high stress situations. He also talks about his 4-legged crime fighting partner, Dasti (street name Chase), his capabilities as a dual purpose Police dog, and the extensive training to be the best of the best.

Engage with us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthestackspodcast/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onthestacks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billcorcoranjr

Website: www.onthestacks.com

Episode 77: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Erica Zangardi and Jenna Strzelecki, co-owners of The Cycle Yard. In this episode, Erica and Jenna talk about how they successfully started their cycling business mid-pandemic, using social media as a tool for marketing your business, the state of the fitness industry, and of course, the ride experience at the Cycle Yard.

Engage with us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthestackspodcast/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onthestacks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billcorcoranjr

Website: www.onthestacks.com