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The Andy’s SpecialS1E8: Paddle on with Andy Shlon, Co-Owner of Andy's DeliIn this season's finale, I talk with Andy Shlon, co-owner of Andy's Deli along with his brother, Adam. Their father, Mr. Andy, founded Andy's Deli in 1978. I worked with them all when I was in college, and Mr. Andy is who this podcast is named after. Andy talks about growing up taking orders with his kid cash register, different lessons that Mr. Andy instilled in him, and how the deli is paddling on a year after Mr. Andy's passing with the help of its community.
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Website | I...2022-09-0139 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E7: Eat Your Vegetables with Jaz Morse, Artist, Screen Printer, and CraftivistIn this episode, Jaz Morse and I talk about her creative journey from growing up dancing to becoming a full-time artist, how she learned to embrace community in college and other spaces, and the importance of making a community space accessible to different identities.
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Jaz will be unveiling her first big Center City mural on Samson Street, Philadelphia, in September in a street takeover. Follow her on socials to know when you can see it.
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2022-08-2444 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E6: Do it Scared with Paula Fasciano, Founder of Bake AbilityPaula Fasciano joins me for today's episode as we talk about raising children with Fragile X Syndrome, the community of differently-abled parents who banded with her, and the bakery business that was born out of the idea of helping their adult children live a life with purpose.
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Join me next week as I talk with Jaz Morse, a queer, black artist who vends out of Cherry St Pier, is a Mural Arts Black Artist Fe...2022-08-1740 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E5: Feel Your Feelings with Shaina Pratte, Realtor and Festival OrganizerIn this episode, I talk with Shaina Pratte about entrepreneurship while being a single mother, obstacles she’s faced while trying to do community work in a rural area, and the community that comes together in Phoenixville each fall to build a 20 to 30 ft phoenix. This work culminates in its burning with music and dancing in December at the annual Firebird Festival.
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Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Firebird Festival | Phoenixville Art Street Festival
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Join me next week as I...2022-08-1033 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E4: Stand by Sunny Promyotin, Band Leader of Sunny and the Black Pack and Content CreatorToday with me is Sunny Promyotin of Sunny and the Black Pack. We talk about the value of camaraderie in community, the ripple effect of knowing your impact, and how you can grow by not being afraid to sound like a duck.
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Merch Website
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TikTok | Youtube | Twitch Morning Show and Gaming | Spotify | Apple Music
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Learn more about the podcast...2022-08-0349 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E3: Ask the Question with Rebecca Ashworth, ColorStreet Executive Director and Special Education TeacherRebecca Ashworth joins me today as we talk about her journey from deciding to be a teacher to getting her Master's degree with 3 small children. This opened the door for her to become a seller and then Executive Director of ColorStreet, a dry nail polish company. She talks about her gratitude for her community of fellow stylists and for her church group which organized a meal train after the birth of her daughter.
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Socials: Facebook | VIP Group: Ask to join her VIP group, "Beckystreet Nails", to get exclusive deals and first dibs on...2022-07-2733 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E2: Embark on Adventures with Nicoline Evans, YA and Adult Fantasy AuthorJoin Nicoline Evans and me today as we talk about breaking into the self-publishing industry, ways to unstick from writer’s block, and a story about the hiking community helping her down a 14k footer with waist-deep snow in Colorado.
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Socials (@nicolinenovels): Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Upcoming Guest Events:
8/12 to 8/14 | Boston, MA | Boston FanExpo
9/3 to 9/5 | New Paltz, NY | Quail Hollow Arts Festival
10/1 (tentative) | Collingswood, NJ | Collingswood Book Festival
11/25 to 12/25 | Bethlehem, PA | Christkindlmarkt | every Th, Fri, Sat, and Sun
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Socials (@theandyspecial): Instagram | Fac...2022-07-2035 minThe Andy’s SpecialS1E1: Plan and Jump with Winnie Julien, Owner of Kafe Kreyol and CateringIn this episode, I talk with Winnie Julien, owner of Kafe Kreyol and Catering, at Trenton Farmers Market in Central NJ. She tells wonderful stories about learning to cook as a young child in Haiti and being able to cook multiple-course dinners by the time she was 10, the wild path to opening up at Trenton Farmers' Market, and its community of vendors who embraced and support her.
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Instagram: @kafekreyolcatering
Website: https://www.kafekreyolcatering.com/
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The Andy’s SpecialS1E0: Hello, My FriendHello, my friend. Welcome to The Andy's Special, a podcast about community with entrepreneurs who create spaces for it to thrive.
In this introduction episode, I tell a story of Mr. Andy Shlon's impact on his community. This podcast is named after him in gratitude to all he taught me and everyone around him about what it means to be a good neighbor.
Be sure to tune in on Wednesdays for new episodes. The first episode drops on 7/13. I talk with Winnie Julien, founder of Kafe Kreyol & Catering, about learning to cook in Haiti, opening a...2022-07-0205 min