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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedHE LOST IT ALL - The Joe Risi Story - From Drug Addict in the Mission to Local Pizza Restaurateur...Send us Fan MailRoman Style, Detroit Style, Chicago Style, New York Style, New Haven Style, and Youngstown Style...what's the difference? Joe Risi, owner of Risi Pizzeria & Italian Cuisine explains it all! This guys LOVES pizza! He knows all the ins and outs and even as a hobby, got so good, he was selling off of his back porch to family and friends!They just expanded their ovens and kitchen to keep up with the demand at the pizzeria, located in Canfield, OH! They have pizza, Italian dishes, flavorful sandwiches, and locally made sweet...
2026-10-231h 13
Youngstown Click - Be Connected"Don't Use The F Word" It Kills Young People and NO ONE is ever benefited by it. *WORST RATING EVERSend us Fan MailSEASON 4 - Youngstown Click - Be Connected PodcastAmanda McAuley was having the time of her life. Living in #LosAngeles to start her #modeling career! Vibing, partying, and excited about life, smoking weed to destress, UNTIL she was given a Xanax laced with #fentanyl. Her entire life road changed. Instead of modeling, she was out desperately looking for the next hit. Her Mom, Donna McAuley followed her through the streets of LA, the streets of Youngstown, the court system, and house arrest. But nothing could prepare her for the final r...
2026-10-2333 min
The Neal Larson Show8.25.2026 - INT: State Supt. Debbie Critchfield | Abdul El-Sayed Dodges | WNBA Culture Clash | Idaho Abortion InitiativeSend us Fan MailNeal and Julie kicked things off with a breakdown of Abdul El-Sayed’s recent TV moments—zeroing in on what Neal sees as a pattern of political “dodge-and-pivot” answers, even on questions that should be straightforward. Neal also pointed out El-Sayed’s rhetorical cadence sounding strikingly Obama-like, and they talked about why some candidates seem to prefer controlling an interview by refusing to answer directly. From there, the conversation jumped into culture and sports, including Enes Kanter Freedom’s viral WNBA incident and why a simple dictionary definition of “woman” is now treated as “provocative”...
2026-08-251h 28
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedFrom CASTING PRODUCER in Hollywood to MOVIE & EVENT PRODUCER in Youngstown...Cindy Castro DiRusso is making her mark in YO!Send us Fan MailWorking on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, casting for Kitchen Nightmares, mentoring young reality stars, and now running a food truck, business, movie and event production, and more here in Youngstown, OH!Cindy Castro DiRusso, originally from Washington DC went across the country before settling here in Youngstown, OH, with a Youngstown man she met in LA, with the last name DiRusso! She shares how Mrs. DiRusso started the sausage company with her secret recipe out of a little store in Lowellville, OH. That same recipe can be seen and purchased n...
2026-06-1049 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedSPLIT SPINE = SPINA BIFIDA. Joe Baringer was born with this rare disease, but still played #football, #hockey, and drives with his hands!Send us Fan Mail YOUNGSTOWN CLICK - BE CONNECTED PODCAST: SEASON 3, EPISODE 2 Joe Baringer was born with a split spine, which is something that only affects around 1 in 1,000. He has to use his upper body to do most of everything, but has incredibly played tackle #football, #hockey, and even drives with his hands! #October is Spina Bifida Awareness month, and although they have made recent advances in treatment, I'm glad it doesn't affect more people. Joe explains some of the ways that he has learned to live life to the fullest! He is a j...
2025-11-011h 06
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedDads & Fathers: Priceless or Worthless? Pastor Gary Frost shares his experiences, controversial thoughts and powerful takeaways!Send us Fan MailKids NEED #Fathers. That BOLD statement is the topic of today's podcast! Pastor Gary Frost, a Southern Baptist minister, who has ministered primarily in Youngstown and New York City is not afraid of going into the heart of the need. He speaks boldly and tells it like it is, along with some of his experiences that denote the importance of present fathers! Pastor Frost also goes into some controversial topics about gender strengths, what sons and daughters need from their Dads, some of the reasons behind so much fatherlessness and MORE! ...
2025-04-2351 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - Papa Panov's Special Christmas - December 9 - 25 Days Of Christmas StoriesSend us Fan MailA Youngstown Click Original - 25 Days of Christmas Stories!Countdown to Christmas with heartwarming stories, classic and modern! Fun for the family or for kid's bedtime! December 9 - Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy#kids #storytime #Christmas #bedtime #familytime #stories #classics #YoungstownClick #originalseries #audiobook #listenThere's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-1608 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - The Gift of The Magi - December 8, 2024 - 25 Days Of Christmas StoriesSend us Fan MailA Youngstown Click Original - 25 Days of Christmas Stories!Countdown to Christmas with heartwarming stories, classic and modern! Fun for the family or for kid's bedtime! December 8 - The Gift of The Magi by O. Henry#kids #storytime #Christmas #bedtime #familytime #stories #classics #YoungstownClick #originalseries #audiobook #listenThere's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0912 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - The Boy With One Shoe - December 7, 2024 - 25 Days Of StoriesSend us Fan MailA Youngstown Click Original - 25 Days of Christmas Stories!Countdown to Christmas with heartwarming stories, classic and modern! Fun for the family or for kid's bedtime! December 7 - I am not sure the name of this story. I named it The Boy With One Shoe :) #kids #storytime #Christmas #bedtime #familytime #stories #classics #YoungstownClick #originalseriesThere's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0808 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - The Velveteen Rabbit - December 6, 2024 - 25 Days Of StoriesSend us Fan MailA Youngstown Click Original - 25 Days of Christmas Stories!Countdown to Christmas with heartwarming stories, classic and modern! Fun for the family or for kid's bedtime! December 5 - The Velveteen Rabbit by MARGERY WILLIAMS#kids #storytime #Christmas #bedtime #familytime #stories #classics #YoungstownClick #originalseriesThere's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0722 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - The Boy With The Box - December 5, 2024 - 25 Days Of StoriesSend us Fan MailA Youngstown Click Original - 25 Days of Christmas Stories!Countdown to Christmas with heartwarming stories, classic and modern! Fun for the family or for kid's bedtime! December 5 - The Boy With The Box by MARY GRIGGS VAN VOORHIS#kids #storytime #Christmas #bedtime #familytime #stories #classics There's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0616 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - 25 Days of Stories - A Christmas Miracle - December 4, 2024Send us Fan MailA Christmas Miracle by Katherine RuckmanStory Reading For December 425 Christmas Stories - one for each day through December 25!Listen Daily For A New Story!Youngstown Click - Be Connected (through story)#kidsstorytime #Christmasstories #nightlystoriesThere's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0408 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - 25 Days of Stories - Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus - December 3, 2024Send us Fan Mail"Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus"Story Reading For December 325 Christmas Stories - one for each day through December 25!Listen Daily For A New Story!Youngstown Click - Be Connected (through story)There's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0304 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - 25 Days of Stories - A Christmas Dream - December 2, 2024Send us Fan MailA Christmas Dream by Louisa M. AlcottReading For December 225 Christmas Stories - one for each day through December 25!Listen Daily For A New Story!Youngstown Click - Be Connected (through story)There's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0330 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedChristmas Countdown - 25 Days of Stories - The Fir Tree - December 1, 2024Send us Fan MailThe Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson25 Christmas Stories - one for each day through December 25!Listen Daily For A New Story!Youngstown Click - Be Connected (through story)There's MORE to Youngstown Click! Find us on Facebook & Youtube! NEVER FORGET! YOU are the BEST part of what makes Youngstown Click!
2024-12-0219 minYoungstown Click - Be ConnectedThe Community Foundation GIVES GRANTS & MANAGES FUNDS in Youngstown, OH!Send us Fan MailMeet Casey Krell, President of The Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley! The CFMV is an active part of so many things going on in our valley and NOW, you will be even more connected into what goes on in our Valley and how YOU can be a part of it! Take the time to HIT PLAY and BE CONNECTED more than ever! GIVING TUESDAY OFFER! $25 BONUS added to every gift given at www.cfmv.org PLUS dollar to dollar matching all week long! This gives you an opportunity to support the o...
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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedHE STARTED OUT AN ORPHAN...NOW HE RUNS A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT REACHES INTO 42 STATES!Send us Fan MailEVERY BUSINESS NEEDS HELP. No one of us is an island and we all need a good network around us! In today's episode, I highlight a local man who helps businesses succeed! "You go to an accountant to get questions answered (taxes, compliance, audit work). When you go to an advisor, they are the ones asking questions." Meet Tim Petrey, founder of HD Growth Partners, orphaned at an early age, YSU graduate, and Youngstown, OH cheerleader! You will learn so much in our latest podcast with another great place an...
2024-11-2554 min
VIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE58: The VIP Café Show with Casey Krell - Transforming Lives with Strategic GivingCasey Krell (cfmv.org), the inspiring president of the Community Foundation in Youngstown, joins us for a heartfelt discussion on gratitude and generosity. Despite starting her marketing and public relations career, Casey found her true calling in the nonprofit sector, using his communication skills to support community causes. She shares the challenges and rewards of fundraising and how her career evolved into a mission of giving back and becoming a beacon of hope and change in the community.We explore innovative philanthropic practices and the pivotal role of community foundations in shaping a better tomorrow. Listen as...
2024-11-1928 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE57 The VIP Café Show with Butch and Joyce Shood: Veteran's Tales of Courage and HeartHave you ever wondered how love can endure through the chaos of war? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Vietnam veteran Butch Shood and his wife, Joyce, as they share their incredible love story that began on roller skates and survived the trials of Vietnam through the exchange of audio tapes. Their story, filled with resilience and devotion, offers a profound glimpse into the sacrifices made by veterans and their families, showcasing the strength of the human spirit during times of conflict.We also bring you the gripping experiences of a Vietnam War truck driver, whose...
2024-11-1229 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE56: The VIP Cafe Show with Lucia Cerimeli - The Path to Authentic Beauty and WellnessUnlock the secrets to a healthier and more vibrant you by tuning into our latest episode of the VIP Cafe Show! We're starting with Lucia Cerimeli, the visionary owner of Color Vanity Glam Medi Spa https://colorvanitybeauty.com/. Lucia's journey from a makeup artist battling skin issues to a holistic health advocate is inspiring. She reveals the innovative beauty and recovery treatments she's brought to Youngstown, making luxury accessible for everyone without breaking the bank. Get inspired by the transformative power of natural health and beauty solutions. We dive into the essential conversations about societal pressures and h...
2024-10-3034 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE55: The VIP Café Show with Tim Petrey - Unlocking the Power of Generosity in BusinessWhat happens when you mix an entrepreneurial spirit with a penchant for processes and systems? Join us in the cozy back room of Havana House for an insightful chat with Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners, as he shares his journey from his family business to washing semi-trucks in college. Discover how these formative experiences laid the groundwork for his understanding of business systems and the importance of transferable skills like accounting. Tim's story highlights how these skills have been pivotal in his career, offering valuable insights for aspiring business owners and investors.Unravel the transformative...
2024-10-2830 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedYOUR BODY KNOWS...Your body stores trauma, unforgiveness, rigidity, and MORE! Interview with Madison Orlando (The Massage Alchemist)Send us Fan MailAt Lib's Coffee in Salem, OH is an upstairs room that was perfect for sitting down to chat with The Massage Alchemist, Madison Orlando for this episode of Youngstown Click - Be Connected podcast. She has such an understanding heart, a kind and accepting nature, a powerful story, and a never ending learning heart about the body and soul connection. Did you know that it is vital for your health to forgive? Your organs hold onto things even when your mind forgets? The health benefits of being kind to your body, g...
2024-10-041h 18
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedYOUNGSTOWN CLICK EXCLUSIVE! John Angelilli (business consultant) & John Rudy, (restaurateur) share an inside LOOK at the BRAND NEW Varsity Club of Youngstown!Send us Fan MailJohn Angelilli has a unique approach to business consulting! Engaging yet professional, understanding yet motivating, and trained in both the finance and hospitality power aspects of business. John has helped many businesses fill in the knowledge gaps to see desired growth that they couldn't achieve alone! John Rudy is a successful restaurateur, who is well known and loved locally! His latest adventure is opening soon in downtown Youngstown and will provide a new fun, vibrant addition to the landscape! Original built bar, dine in seating, patio bar and seating, outdoor bands a...
2024-09-2636 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE54: The VIP Café Show with Eric Holm – Restoring South High: A Journey of Nostalgia and RenewalCurious about the transformative power of urban development? Join us on the VIP Cafe Show for an enlightening conversation with Eric Holm, the visionary Executive Director of Youngstown Jubilee Urban Development. We kick off the episode with our co-hosts Debbie Larson and Greg Smith, who shed light on the unique role of a Discussion Master at the local Toastmasters club, fostering open and engaging dialogues on various topics. Eric takes center stage to share his inspirational journey from a successful career in tech to a newfound passion for classical architecture and urban restoration. His love for Youngstown's historic pre-1940...
2024-09-1723 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE53: The VIP Café Show with Sharla Haun - Turning Our Faults into Comedy GoldWhat if you could transform life's messiest moments into laugh-out-loud stories? On this episode of the VIP Cafe Show, we have the pleasure of chatting with Sharla Haun, a seasoned lawyer-turned-humor coach who teaches business professionals to find the funny in life's most stressful situations. Sharla takes us on her journey from a 25-year legal career to teaching English composition with a comedic twist at the University of Akron. We hear about the creative assignments she gave her students, the humor that blossomed from them, and how even those who didn't consider themselves funny learned valuable humor skills.
2024-08-2630 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE52: The VIP Café Show with Hannah Ferguson - From Academia to Artisan: The Journey to Becoming Ohio's First Black Female Cider OwnerHow does one go from higher education to becoming the first black female cider owner in Ohio? Meet Hannah Ferguson, the dynamic force behind Dope Cider House and Winery in Youngstown. After facing a tough job market and battling depression, Hannah discovered her passion for wine-making right in her mom's apartment, starting with just 10 gallons of Riesling and Shiraz. Join us as she shares her remarkable story of resilience, creativity, and the journey from academia to cider crafting.In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial spirit that propelled Hannah to success. Hear about the unique challenges she...
2024-08-2632 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE51: The VIP Café Show with John Ruble - Breaking Barriers and Achieving Dreams TogetherWhat if you could transform your life from factory floors to motivational stages? Join us as we sit down with John Ruble, a dynamic consultant coach from Achieve Your Dreams, who has done just that. John shares his inspiring journey of how a single book, "The Art of Living" by Bob Proctor, ignited his passion for helping others achieve their goals. Listen as he discusses the importance of setting stretch goals and overcoming the "terror barrier" that often holds people back. You'll hear incredible success stories of clients, including a state representative and entrepreneurs who have expanded their businesses...
2024-07-2225 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedEARN CITY BITES & REDEEM for FREE FOOD with the YO Local App! Sarah Nadzan joins us for this & MORE!Send us Fan MailThey say you never know who you are standing next to; what hopes, dreams, talents, skills, and abilities they have. This is where I found myself as I talked to Sarah, an intern with the Economic Action Group of Youngstown. I wanted to let YOU who are a part of the BEST CLICK in town, know about this app, which we explain right off the bat. But then I found out that Sarah is in a band, is part of a Ham Radio Club, does 3D printing, is a part time cook, and...
2024-07-211h 07VIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE50: The VIP Café Show with April Mason - Overcoming Hardships and Embracing Life's Unexpected PathsWhat if a single act of kindness could change the course of your life? Join us on the VIP Cafe Show as we welcome April Mason, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and owner of the enchanting Christmas Cafe in Boardman, Ohio. Hosts Greg Smith and Debbie Larson kick things off by recounting Greg's recent trip to the magnificent Gaylord Opryland in Nashville before diving into April's extraordinary journey. You'll hear about April's early aspirations of acting in Los Angeles and the winding path that led her to unexpected life changes and personal growth.April's story is a powerful...
2024-07-0257 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE47: The VIP Café Show with Debbie and Greg - Building Bridges Through the Power of Shared NarrativesHave you ever wondered what truly connects us as human beings? This week, Debbie Larson and Greg Smith, discuss Retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann's knowledge to uncover the intricate tapestry of human connection through storytelling. With Scott's insight into the M-E-S-S-S of our nature—our search for meaning seeking, emotional landscapes, social bonds, and storytelling prowess, and struggles—we traverse the emotional undercurrents that drive every decision and conversation. Our exchange highlights how these threads are woven into our lives, from personal interactions to grander social dynamics.Struggle, an experience as common as the air we breathe, is a...
2024-05-0624 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE48: The VIP Café Show with Joe McGeorge - Strategies for Life: Chess, Resilience, and CommunityEver wondered how the strategic game of chess can unveil life’s grander strategies? That's just a slice of what we unpacked with Mr. McGeorge, the soul behind Warriors Inc, the Chess House, and Eagle Christian Preschool and Child Care. His story, from a challenging childhood to becoming a Marine, evokes the essence of resilience. During our heart-to-heart, Mr. McGeorge opens up about how his own trials sparked a fiery dedication to nurturing the community's youth and fathers in Youngstown. His words are not just inspiring—they're a call to action for anyone who's ever faced adversity and searched for...
2024-05-0631 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE49: The VIP Café Show with Jeff Green - Jazz in the Park: A Melodious Expedition through Youngstown's Vibrant Music SceneFeel the pulse of Youngstown's jazz heartbeat as Jeff Green, president of Jazz in the Park, takes us on a melodious journey through the event's 31-year history. Wick Park comes alive in our conversation, echoing the soulful notes of generations of musicians and the laughter of families that have transformed this local celebration into a unifying force. We pay tribute to the seasoned artists whose legacies reverberate through the community and explore how this jazz fest has become a symphony of unity, joy, and artistic expression.Imagine an event where the smooth allure of jazz meets the...
2024-05-0632 minYoungstown Click - Be ConnectedBROKEN RELATIONSHIPS, Conflict Resolution Differences, Kids Who Never Grow Up, and MORE w/Anthony Watt, Relationship TherapistSend us Fan MailRELATIONSHIPS are COMPLICATED! It is definitely NOT a surprise, but it still gets us all mixed up and many good people end up heart broken and frustrated. We all have had challenges whether with our family or friends, so EVERYONE will be able to relate to this subject!Podcast guest: Therapist, Anthony Watt, who is also a clinical director for Family Recovery Center in Lisbon. I asked him some loaded questions and put him on the spot several times, but he was great and dropped some major great advice and information!
2024-05-011h 17
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedSHERIFF JERRY GREENE sits down for his VERY FIRST PODCAST!Send us Fan MailDID YOU KNOW that our Mahoning County Sheriff Dept has 5 specialized service dogs, all trained for uniquely different reasons? Electronics, human remains, drugs, and bombs.Did you know that the Mahoning County jail is the county's largest mental health treatment facility? Do you know how massive the law enforcement budget is? And are we competitive with other counties?Will the Sheriff Dept ever call you to pay fines with gift cards or over the phone? How does the Human Trafficking Task Force catch the bad guys to keep trafficked pe...
2024-04-111h 06VIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE45: The VIP Café Show - Rob Fernback's Tale of Grit, Business, and Cultural CharmWelcome to the cozy corners of Havana House, where Youngstown's very own Rob Fernback joins us with a mug of steaming coffee and tales that'll leave you with a warm heart and a head full of dreams. This hometown hero, with roots as deep as the family tree in his spirited Italian upbringing, shares not just his journey but the laughter and grit that shaped him from a high school athlete to a community icon. It's an intimate look at how life can toss the ball in unexpected directions, from the football field to the buzzing world of pest...
2024-04-0520 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE46: The VIP Café Show - Juan Santiago on Youngstown's Resilience and the Power of Community InvestmentWhen we sat down with Juan Santiago to reminisce about TEDx Youngstown, it struck us how many stories go unheard in our bustling community. Our conversation quickly branched out to the fascinating banking world beyond the vaults and interest rates—the vital community outreach and sponsorship that breathe life into our neighborhoods. Juan, with his rich family history and passionate work in community development, illuminated the transformative effects of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. It's not just about loans and savings; it's about providing a 'hand up' to entrepreneurs and homebuyers who dream of a better tomorrow.Ev...
2024-04-0525 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedQUESTIONS ABOUT GOD - The Most Mysterious Topic in the Universe...Q&A w/Pastor Brett SpearsSend us Fan MailDoes God get mad when you ask questions? And why does he let BAD THINGS happen to GOOD PEOPLE? Do dreams mean anything? Does God HATE bad people? Why do some Christians seem so angry? ALL GREAT QUESTIONS!These are just some of the questions discussed in THIS EPISODE of Youngstown Click - Be Connected podcast with local Youngstown pastor, Brett Spears, pastor of Encounter Church. Former drug addict and troublemaker, Brett has a passion for helping people see the truth about God and experience the love of God toward them.
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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedWARRIORS FOR TOMMY - 27 Year Old Tommy Hutchinson was killed one night in July...MEET HIS PARENTSSend us Fan Mail27 Year Old Tommy Hutchinson DIED one July 2023 night, right after midnight, after getting hit by a drunk driver less than 5 minutes after leaving his cousin's house. A drunk driver speeding around the bend hit him head on. That moment changed this families lives forever. Although the grief is still fresh for them, they have begun to try to forge ahead in their grief by helping other families going through the same kind of loss. They started Warriors For Tommy 25, an organization who offers emotional and financial support for families walking through life...
2024-02-2844 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE44: The VIP Café Show with John Rudy - The Secret Sauce of Success: Reviving Youngstown's Heartbeat at the Varsity ClubEvery dollar tells a story, especially in the restaurant business. Join us as John Rudy, a culinary connoisseur and the brains behind Youngstown's new hot spot, the Varsity Club, shares a feast of wisdom on how a dollar spent wisely can be the key to success. With a nod to his roots and the values instilled by his Catholic education, John reveals the behind-the-scenes rigor of running a restaurant that's more than just about the food—it's about creating a cultural heartbeat in the heart of downtown Youngstown.The threads of community and sports are tightly woven in...
2024-02-2630 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedSOMETHING NEW IS COMING! Youngstown Click get the FIRST SCOOP with John Rudy!Send us Fan MailThis man was born and bred in Youngstown! Many know him from his vast experience at Mission Taco, the Magic Tree, and so many other places that he has worked at. Starting as a dishwasher at 16, he quickly realized the restaurant business is in his blood.TUNE IN to see what he working on NOW! It's something that has yet to be officially announced and we get to talk to him BEHIND THE SCENES!In about a month, we will be doing a video tour that will be posted...
2024-02-2258 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE43: The VIP Café Show with Derrick McDowell - Embracing the Heartbeat of Youngstown: A Tale of Resilience, Moral Dilemmas, and Creative RenewalHave you ever witnessed a city's heart beat in unison with the struggles and triumphs of its people? Join us as we sit with Derek McDowell, the lifeblood of the Youngstown Flea, who shares an emotional rollercoaster of a story that mirrors the very essence of Youngstown's fighting spirit. From the devastation of his brother's murder to his own personal struggles and eventual rise as a community beacon, Derek's journey is more than inspiring—it's a blueprint for transformation. His deep-seated empathy and drive to rejuvenate his city through the Flea serve as a stirring reminder of what can bl...
2024-02-2143 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedHe built the YOUNGSTOWN FLEA from scratch...and he's just getting started GET TO KNOW Derrick McDowellSend us Fan MailDerrick McDowell comes by to talk with us about the journey to starting the Youngstown Flea in downtown Youngstown, buying an abandoned empty warehouse to renovate, and all kinds of UNEXPECTED stories along the way! Get to know your city and region in a new way with inside stories from one of the movers and shakers in the city!He also shares about the march he helped organize and the subsequent time he met with Vice President Mike Pence.Listen to the full podcast here or wherever y...
2024-02-1457 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE42: The VIP Café Show with Donna McColley - From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Journey Through Theater to Combat AddictionSitting with Donna McCauley at the Havana House, we're reminded of the warmth and resilience that can emanate from the most tragic circumstances. Our discussion centers on Donna's transformation from a grieving mother to a fierce advocate in the wake of her daughter Amanda's battle with addiction—a narrative that is both harrowing and inspiring. Donna's creation of a play based on Amanda's life is not just a heartfelt tribute but a potent educational piece on the dangers of drug use, particularly the lethal threat posed by fentanyl. We uncover the play's potential to resonate deeply with audiences when it...
2024-02-0630 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE41 The VIP Cafe Show with Nate Wilson from Science Teacher to Wine, Mead, and MansionsAs the scent of freshly brewed coffee wafts through Havana House in Boardman, Ohio, we sit down with Nate, the remarkable teacher who traded chalkboards for vineyards. He weaves the tale of his transformation from an introverted high schooler to a spirited winemaker and owner of the enchanting Woodland Estate—a destination where "I dos" are exchanged against a backdrop of historic splendor. Nate's journey, marked by a leap from educating young minds to mastering the art of fermentation, showcases the power of tapping into one's latent potential and the serendipity that can turn a simple hobby into a th...
2024-01-3035 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE40: The VIP Café Show - Keith Faber Guardian of the Purse: Unveiling Fiscal Integrity and Economic Innovation in OhioEmbark on a journey through the uncharted territories of government oversight with Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber and YSU trustee Rick Frida, where vigilance meets courage in the fight against fiscal malfeasance. We'll unravel the complex tapestry of the auditor's office, a bastion of taxpayer protection, where Keith's efforts have led to an impressive 117 convictions for fraud. From the dark web of cybercrime to the poignant repercussions felt by one of our team members' families, we expose the critical need for awareness and action to secure Ohio's financial landscape.As we pivot towards the intricate issue of...
2024-01-2515 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE39: The VIP Café Show from Art School to the Diamond - Matt Thompson's Journey to Minor League Baseball MagicFrom the canvas to the diamond, Matt Thompson's career arc is anything but ordinary. Join us as we uncover the delightful detours that whisked him from his art school ambitions straight into the bustling world of sports communication as the assistant general manager of the Scrappers, Niles, Ohio's cherished minor league baseball team. Matt's story is a vivid tapestry woven with humorous tales from his early days in radio broadcasting, balancing the art of play-by-play with the science of stat-keeping, and the organic growth that led him from intern to assistant GM.Imagine a league where the...
2024-01-2332 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE37: The VIP Café Show from Heritage to Success - The Tony Bellotto Story of La Barba CigarsImagine being the proud descendent of a cigar-loving lineage and turning that heritage into a smoldering success. That's precisely what Tony Bellotto did with his company, La Barba Cigars, and we're excited to have him share his journey with us. From his $5,000 seed money adventure to his collaboration with industry giants, Tony's tale is one of passion, perseverance, and the art of crafting fine cigars. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind his entrepreneurial spirit and how he's blending tradition with innovation to set the cigar world alight.As the smoke clears, we'll also delve into...
2024-01-2215 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE38: The VIP Café Show from Darkness to Light - The Dustin Dent Story of Redemption and TransformationThe journey to redemption is rarely a straight path, often filled with twists, obstacles, and revelations. Dustin Dent's life story epitomizes such a transformation—a voyage from the depths of abuse and gang violence to the hard-won sanctity of personal growth and redemption. In our revealing conversation, Dustin lays bare the impact his chaotic childhood had on his formative years, and how, despite the nurturing embrace of an adoptive mother, the siren call of substance abuse and gang ties led him astray.The dark reality of inner-city struggles is brought to light through a guest who bravely sh...
2024-01-2243 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedAARON SHOPE talks about HOPE, ADDICTION, OVERCOMING trauma, and that WE CAN ALL do the sameSend us Fan MailAaron Shope, public speaker and addiction counselor gets personal about the traumas in his life, his struggles with addiction, how he was able to overcome addiction, and that anyone and everyone has that same capability to win their most personal battles.His journey to adulthood included his mom leaving suddenly when he was 5 months old and using him as the excuse, being put into the foster system with a corrupt foster agent, being abused, his brother falling into addiction and ultimately being shot by his Dad, who then had to handle t...
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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedYou Were Meant To And You Can Live Happy & Well! - From BODYBUILDER to MR. WELLNESS with BUTCH TEMNICKSend us Fan MailFrom BODYBUILDER to MR. WELLNESS, Butch Temnick shares his love of helping people become the best they can be! He has studied the physiology of the human body, trained to win titles, and has helped even skeptical people regain their health and wellness through understanding health and nutrition!Listen to this very helpful chat with Butch Temnick, on his journey from bodybuilding to becoming a fitness trainer, his love of helping some get off their medications, even while dealing with the pandemic shutdowns. He offers a unique training course for women...
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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedThe Ohio Court of Appeals - Niche & Nerdy Legal Talk Made Simple by Mary DeGenaro!Send us Fan MailHave you ever looked at your voting ballot and thought "What do these people even do?" That is why I'm excited to introduce you to our guest of this episode!It doesn't take long to realize the passion Mary DeGenaro has for the our country and state's legal processes! She has served as a public servant for over 15 years and is a natural teacher and mentor! She has served as both a 7th District Court of Appeals Judge and well as on the Ohio State Supreme Court and is currently on...
2023-12-291h 17VIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE35: The VIP Café Show featuring Tra’von Eley from Tra's GourmetTra’von Eley (Owner)- Grew up in Boardman, Ohio. He graduated from Boardman High School and Mahoning County Technical Center for Culinary Arts. Tra’ Started his culinary career at the Lake Club of Ohio, Bistro 1907 in Youngstown, Ohio, as the Kitchen Manager and at Downtown 124 in Warren, Ohio, as the Head Chef! Tra’s Gourmet launched in 2022 but was well planned by Tra’ during Covid. He bought an empty cargo trailer and got it built out with two fryers, one flat top, a production cooler, a freezer, and a Pepsi cooler. He worked the Canfield Fair with Lisko Family A...
2023-11-2726 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE36: The VIP Café Show featuring Joseph Guerrieri from Private Stash AtelierJoseph GuerrieriPrivate Stash Atelier101 W. Federal St. 2nd Floor Suite A.Youngstown, Ohio 44503O: 330-623-6772www.privatestash.comHosting a wide selection of designs and a library of fabrics, our Bespoke & Made to Measure practices represent the best in craft, fit, and freedom of expression. Once an appointment is set up, one of our highly skilled curators and tailors will carefully walk you through each stage of the process to help you create a wardrobe that is crafted in the Private Stash heritage and is a true reflection of...
2023-11-2725 min
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedPRIVATE STASH FASHION - Joe Guerrieri returns to Youngstown to bring CUSTOM FASHION and CREATIVE CLOTHING DESIGNS!Send us Fan Mail Youngstown born and bred visionary and designer, Joe Guerrieri, joins the Youngstown Click - Be Connected podcast this episode for some REALLY INTERESTING conversation! He take us into his travels out to the West Coast looking for something new, becoming a DJ in the Rolling Stones night club in Los Angeles, finding his way into high fashion with Youngstown bulldog tenacity and no formal training. He talks about his family, growing up in the famous local Youngstown hangout Pal Joey's, his personal experiences and hustle, his vision for the future AND his...
2023-11-221h 09Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedSHARK TANK - Interview with the WINNER of $30,000 AND one of the SHARKS! - Youngstown's Own Danny Catullo & Bobby HallasSend us Fan MailThe Youngstown Business Incubator just held their 4th Annual Youngstown Shark Tank and it was an incredible success with a sold out crowd! IN THIS PODCAST, you will get to meet the winner and one of the owners of the BRAND NEW, Backyard Banger, a portable, affordable outdoor kitchen to supplement your grill or smoker. We also get to talk to Danny Catullo, one of the Sharks, who sat on the panel to listen to and decide on a winner for the prize! Danny is a skilled and experienced businessman, who t...
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Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedYOUNGSTOWN'S VISIONARY MAYOR - Former Mayor Jay Williams - From Youngstown, OH to Washington DCSend us Fan MailBORN & BRED in Youngstown, OH-->Youngest Mayor & First Black Mayor of Youngstown-->Position in National Politics in Washington DC --> President of a Philanthropic Foundation in Connecticut...and everything in between!Former Mayor Jay Williams sits down to have a conversation with Youngstown Click! When and why did he decide that he could be mayor? What took him to Washington? What does he miss about Youngstown? What is he doing now? What challenges does he see other towns in America having? He sits down to tell us his favorite t...
2023-10-111h 10
The Lit Up Life with Debbie HeiserS5E39 - Guest Dr. Linda Larson on Helping Heal Brains and LivesJoin us in this conversation with Dr. Linda Larson as we discuss the fascinating nature of the brain, the shifts and changes of life, loving what we do and so much more. Dr. Linda is currently the director of North Idaho Neurotherapy clinic in Sandpoint, ID where she helps people heal and balance their brains and lives. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist, Ph.D. (focus in Neurofeedback) and BCN (Board certified in Neurofeedback. Her daughter is her inspiration and why she now has a neurotherapy clinic that is helping others. If y...
2023-09-2629 minYoungstown Click - Be ConnectedLet's Talk: Local Politics! Special Guests: 9 Time State Rep Michael Verich & Doug Parker (candidate for Howland fiscal officer)Send us Fan MailWho Says You Can't Talk Politics? Have you ever wanted to just sit down and ask questions of your local politicians? To see them as friends rather than public figures? This podcast episode is FOR YOU! You get so much more than just a Q&A on a flyer!This conversation is so much more than politics! We sat down at a cool little coffee shop in Howland, OH called The Howland Bean to talk about township annexation, hear stories, have some complicated things explained and let you get to know 9 t...
2023-09-201h 20
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedLiving The Cigar Life with Steve DeGenaro - Slowing Down & Making New FriendsSend us Fan MailSteve DeGenaro, co-owner of Sigaro Cigar Lounge in Hubbard, OH talks cigars, travel, life, and friendship. Listen in as you get to hear the inside scoop of the cigar community, the origination of the very unique Sigaro lounge, the exclusive cigars they offer, and the benefits of membership. The conversation around a cigar tends to never get boring. The long lasting nature of the cigar creates a relaxed environment to connect and converse. What makes a good cigar? What separates it from cigarettes or vapes? We talk about it all!
2023-09-161h 25
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedIT'S WAITSTAFF WEDNESDAY! Local Waitstaff Guests: Olivia Primavera & Noah Robinson!Send us Fan MailThe Wait Staff of the world now have a voice on Waitstaff Wednesdays, a once a month portion of the Youngstown Click podcast! Sit down with two local servers this week as we discuss life, relationships, dreams, and drama. We laugh and then get serious, and I am sure you will enjoy hearing about these two young people who are a part of YOUR local and Youngstown Click community! Open your world and open your heart just a little more as you get even more connected to the region around you! :) S...
2023-08-241h 03
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedTwo National Boxing Champs from Youngstown, OH - Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlick & Zion Hensley!Send us Fan MailNEVER BEFORE HEARD STORIES & LAUGHS w/ Two National Boxing Champs from Youngstown, OH - Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlick & Zion Hensley!You see the HIGHLIGHTS and the CLIPS, you go to the shows and see the wins and losses, but if you've ever wanted to sit down with these boxing champs and hear some behind the scenes questions and stories, you will LOVE getting listening and getting to know these two boxing champs a bit more personally!! It was so easy to sit and talk with them talking both about the past...
2023-08-181h 05Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedEASY ways to get SCAMMED w/ IT Specialist & Local Business Owner Jim HruskaSend us Fan MailThe scams are all around the internet! It used to be slick door to door salesmen wanting to make a quick buck, but now, both domestic and international scammers are trying to clear bank accounts. They are slick and appeal to certain emotions and senses in an attempt to make their lies believable. You're invited into this conversation! Not everyone has an IT friend to help them through these perilous waters and that is why I wanted to introduce you to Jim Hruska, owner of Pirum Consulting, helping you with all...
2023-07-281h 02
Youngstown Click - Be ConnectedDon't Use The F-Word (Fentanyl) - The Amanda McAuley StorySend us Fan MailYou've seen the billboards around town..."Don't Use The F-Word" and "I didn't know, so I didn't say NO" Amanda McAuley was a vibrant, young model and cheerleader who got caught up in the party life and found herself accidentally addicted to fentanyl, through someone supplying her with laced Xanax.LISTEN to hear the behind the scenes story from her Mom, Donna McAuley. She is committed to helping make sure that other local kids don't make the same mistakes. We are joined in the conversation by Ron King, addiction counselor and b...
2023-07-131h 07VIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE34: The VIP Café Show featuring Debbie Larson from Youngstown ClickDebbie Larson, founder of Youngstown ClickView on Facebook at "Youngstown Click" and join the group at "Youngstown Click Friend Circle."You and also find "Youngstown Click" on YouTube, and on Instagram.
2023-06-2331 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE33: The VIP Café Show featuring your hosts, Brian and GregStarting Season 3 with our hosts... Brian Blasko and Greg Smithhttp://www.brianblasko.com/http://gregsmithleadership.com/
2023-06-0333 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE32: VIP Café Show featuring Rick Blase from Rick's Factory Boot Outlethttps://www.twofreeboots.com/Boot Factory Outlet7336 Market StreetYoungstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 726-8436Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sun 11:00am to 6:00pmRICK BLASE (courtesy of Business Journal)It is fitting that when Rick Blase, owner of Rick’s Factory Boot Outlet, opened his business 44 years ago, he did so with hard work and a little cowboy bravado.“I started it with 72 pairs of actual boots and 500 empty boxes,” Blase says, sitting in the office of his store in Boa...
2023-05-3031 min
The Concordia Publishing House PodcastLutheran Women in Mission 2023 Convention Sneak Peek | President Debbie LarsonPresident Debbie Larson of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) joins this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast with host Elizabeth Pittman to give a preview of the upcoming LWML 40th Biennial Convention in June. Learn more about Lutheran Women in Mission by visiting www.lwml.org. Show Notes: In this episode, listen as Debbie Larson, current president of Lutheran Women in Mission, gives an inside look at the upcoming convention in June and discusses what attendees should expect to experience. Debbie also talks about life in the office of pre...
2023-05-2723 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE31: VIP Café Show featuring Mandy Forlina from Safety Training Group USAMandy ForlinaSafety Training Group USAhttp://www.safetytraininggroupusa.com330-506-9633mandy@safetytraininggroupusa.comSafety Training Group USA has over 25 years of experience with the transportation, material handling, distribution, and manufacturing industry. STG was founded by Mandy Forlina, a female pioneer dedicated to preventing workplace tragedies through proper heavy duty equipment training.Mandy worked in the transportation industry, with Estes Express Lines, FedEx Freight (Regional Operations) Yellow combined prior to founding Safety Training Group USA. She is passionate about keeping companies in training compliance and making sure that all employees g...
2022-07-2033 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE30: VIP Café Show AGAIN featuring Jonathan Altfeld from Genius Mapping and Mastery Insight Institutehttp://www.altfeld.comhttp://www.geniusmapping.comJonathan trains a variety of Business-oriented NLP courses to the public and does consult and coaching as well. Based in Tampa, Florida, he travels regularly for both public courses, and business consulting.In September 2018, he presented at TEDx Youngstown, on the subject of expertise, genius, and mastery.In early 2018, he released his latest home-study recording for Job Applicants needing to ace their upcoming critical interviews. "Own the Interview" is an 8-CD-set (or MP3 program) that applies NLP to get your mind into the...
2022-06-2532 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE29: The VIP Café Show featuring Joe Danyi from Youngstown Computer and Youngstown Studiohttp://www.youngstowncomputer.com/ (330) 259-7278600 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Struthers, OH 44471Youngstown Computer started out in 2001 as a sub-contracting company for other IT service companies. In 2009 we started dealing directly with customers and serving both residential and commercial. We are heavy into teaching and helping our customers become better participants.https://www.youngstownstudio.com/(330) 259-7278201 E Commerce St, Youngstown, OH 44503Youngstown Studio is a collection of original content. Sports, music, motorcycles, culture, self-improvement, science, technology, politics, health, and comedy. Youngstown Talent!
2022-06-2029 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE28: VIP Café Show featuring Joe and Tony Valentini from City Printinghttp://www.cityprinting.comP: 330-747-5691Welcome to City Printing, Inc.When my grandfather, Joseph A. Valentini, opened a small print shop here in the then-vibrant steel town of Youngstown, Ohio, he was committed to ensuring that every customer’s project, regardless of size, was treated as if it was the most important job on the list. My father grew the business with that philosophy and it is my duty to do the same.Today, City Printing continues to deliver for every customer from a job’s in...
2022-06-1837 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE27: VIP Café Show featuring Jim Klingensmith and Brian Battaglia from Legends Food & Drinkhttps://legendsfoodanddrink.com7334 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512(330) 758-8262Legends Food & Drink, the spacious new restaurant and bar has a touch of elegance but with a warmth that beckons visitors into its rooms. Located in the plaza at the intersection of Market Street and U.S. Route 224.It’s owned by a quartet of businessmen and restaurant-industry veterans – Jim Klingensmith, Brian Battaglia, Josh Santangelo and Jim Fortunato – who purchased the former Beef and Keg site and gave it a total makeover.
2022-05-2436 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE26: VIP Café Show featuring Brian Blasko and Greg SmithBrian and Greg talk about his (Greg’s) recent battle and cure from esophagus cancer. They also discuss insights of breathing, public speaking and performance from stage secrets to looking yourself in the mirror and keeping a narrative goal in front of yourself. http://www.brianblasko.com (Brian)http://www.vocalcatalyst.com (Greg)
2022-04-0822 min
Bonus BabiesDebbie Dullabaun: I Stayed WIth Him, And It Was The Best Thing EverSend us Fan MailJayne Amelia speaks with CASA Debbie Dullabaun who has been of service to her community for close to 30 years.In 1998 after the death of her six year old son, Dale Lee Dullabaun III, Debbie began to work in his memory with several non-profit organizations. Along with volunteering for many years with the American Red Cross and the San Fernando Valley Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), in 2020 Debbie became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer representing the needs of youth in the Los Angeles child welfare system. Debbie has...
2022-03-2547 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE25: VIP Café Show featuring Don Hepler and Nancy Smith from Escape Boardman Hotelhttp://escapeboardman.com/330-707-4660Escape Boardman Vampire’s Layer and HP Potion Room7253 Glenwood Avenue (Enter on Glendale)Boardman, Ohio 44512Escape Boardman Hotel (Next to BW3’s outside access at the Southern Park Mall)Annabelle Red Door Room, Insane Asylum, and Ultra HD Virtual Reality7401 Market StreetBoardman, Ohio 44512Our Guests Don Hepler and Nancy SmithIt all started with a group of crazy friends with a passion for Halloween. We spent endless hours constructing, decorating, and designing themes for...
2021-10-0142 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE24: VIP Café Show featuring Chris Samartino from The Muransky Companies330-729-7400https://www.thelakeclubohio.comhttp://www.risepies.comhttps://www.auntieannes.comChris Samartino, COO from The Muransky Companies, a family-owned and operated company with over 1800 employees. The Muransky Companies is comprised of Chestnut Land Company – the largest franchise partner of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels, the Lake Club - a private golf club and aquatics center as well as a public banquet facility, ivory & birch - a boutique specializing in unique and inspiring gifts, apparel, jewelry, and home goods, Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza - a new fast-casual pizza concept expanding rapid...
2021-09-2332 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE23: VIP Café Show featuring Anthony Garono from Sweeney Cars in Boardmanhttps://www.sweeneycars.comEvery year thousands of people choose Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, and most choose to make us their partner in the auto industry for life. We are committed to helping you not only find the right vehicle for you and your budget but also help you maintain your vehicle’s performance, safety, reliability, and long-term value.You can count on Team Sweeney for the experience that you deserve from the moment you enter our state-of-the-art showrooms on Market Street in Boardman. Our seasoned sales and service professionals are ready to answer any qu...
2021-09-1227 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE22: VIP Café Show featuring Regina Esarco from The Youngstown Driphttp://theyoungstowndrip.com330-261-2171regina@theyoungstowndrip.comAddress:45 Manor Hill Drive Ste 300 Canfield, OH 44406My BackgroundHi, my name is Regina Esarco and I’m a registered nurse who’s been in healthcare since 2012. I was born and raised in Warren and I’ve been living in the Youngstown area for over 10 years. I am a graduate of Howland High School and Mercy College school of Nursing. My husband, daughter, and I live near Mill Creek Park and enjoy every moment we can outsid...
2021-09-0626 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE21: VIP Café Show "Extra" featuring Jim Hruska from Youngstown Toastmasters #408http://www.speakingclub.orghttp://www.toastmasters.orgpresident@speakingclub.org8381 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512 (Across from St. Elizabeth Hospital and next to Bruno Bros Pizza) Your GPS may recognize this location as YoungstownToastmasters #408You have found the home for both new and experienced leaders and speakers to practice their influencing and presentation skills! Many of us have the desire to lead or have a message to share. We have a vision we are compelled to share; a knowledge of a path forward tow...
2021-08-1305 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE20: VIP Café Show featuring Fred, Pat, Patrick and Mandi Moran from Window Worldhttps://www.windowworldyoungstown.com(877) 280-5652Boardman Showroom:8070 Southern BlvdBoardman, OH 44512Three Generations of Window World OwnersSince 2003, Window World of Youngstown has helped customers throughout Youngstown and surrounding areas transform their homes with high-quality replacement windows and doors.As one of the seven Window World locations operated by the Moran family, Window World of Youngstown is built on a foundation of strong values from the beginning. To this day, the Moran family upholds these values, continually serving customers with high-quality products and superior...
2021-08-0932 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE19: VIP Café Show featuring Vince Bevacqua from Family Tech Connecthttp://familytechconnect.comEmail: info@familytechconnect.comCall direct: 330-708-2992Who is Family Tech Connect? We’re a family. Lucas has a degree in Information Technology from Youngstown State University and brother, Neil, is a business student at YSU and a social media expert. The brothers have always had a huge spot in their hearts reserved for their grandparents, who they enjoy spending time with. Unfortunately, their grandparents live in Maine and Florida… we live in Ohio. It was Lucas’s and Neil’s Grandpa Joe who suggested the brot...
2021-07-2529 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE18: VIP Café Show featuring John Darnell of the Boardman Newswww.boardmannews.netThe Boardman News was founded in 1947 by John "Jack" Darnell, Sr. and the tradition of covering local news has been continued by his son John Darnell, Jr. His personal journey over the past decades is fascinating including being a first-hand witness to the 1970 Kent State shootings. Sit back and enjoy the episode!
2021-07-1031 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE17: VIP Café Show featuring Colleen Lozano of Loz & Cowww.lozandco.comLoz & Co supports small businesses with an array of marketing and operations services fueled with creativity and passion. If you need it, we can do it!Colleen Lozano, business consultant and founder of Loz & Co, has a robust background in both corporate and small business. Working with The United States House of Representatives and a Top 20 Accounting Management firm, Colleen discovered her purpose for marketing, operations, and finding fulfillment in helping others.
2021-06-2638 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE16: VIP Café Show featuring Jonathan Altfeld of Mastery Insight Institutewww.altfeld.comwww.geniusmapping.comJonathan Altfeld's education evolved as an interdisciplinary odd combination of English, philosophy, and computer science. Inevitably, that led him down a path to Artificial Intelligence. His first career was in AI. After a number of years doing that, and winning a conference award for one of his AI projects, he began looking for something that would help him unpack experts’ knowledge with greater effectiveness. What Jonathan found led him to train with the same people Anthony Robbins trained with. He didn’t go to Robbins; Jonathan...
2021-06-1939 min
The Concordia Publishing House PodcastLutheran Women in Mission | Debbie LarsonOn this episode we’re joined by Debbie Larson, President of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. For more than 77 years, the LWML has been encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions.Learn more about LWMLConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
2021-06-1633 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE15: VIP Café Show featuring Dr. Suzanne M. Shaw from Backs and Us Chiropraticwww.backsandus.com(330) 629-2121Dr. Suzanne M. Shaw grew up on a dairy farm in western Pennsylvania. She studied Biology and Chemistry in college. In 1997, Dr. Suzanne M. Shaw obtained her Bachelor’s in Science degree from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic located in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2000.Dr. Shaw has been practicing Chiropractic since she graduated to present. Dr. Shaw has treated thousands of patients and other Chiropractors. Her approach to patient care has helped so many people achie...
2021-06-1216 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE14: VIP Café Show featuring Mike Tomczak former NFL Quarterback, MRO Systems, and the Mike Tomczak Foundationhttps://mrosystems.netmiket@mrosystems.nethttps://www.facebook.com/miketomczakfoundation/Michael John Tomczak (born October 23, 1962) is a former collegiate and professional football player. Tomczak played quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and several NFL teams from 1985 through 1999, including the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League until 2014. He now volunteers at YSU as an assistant coach. Today, Mike is part owner of MRO Systems. A company that is...
2021-06-0541 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE13: VIP Café Show featuring Dennis Schiraldi of DOYO Live and Icons of Youngstownhttps://doyolive.comhttps://www.iconsofyoungstown.comDennis Schiraldi is the founder of DOYO Live, which is a marketing conference in Youngstown, Ohio. 1,000+ people, including attendees, speakers, and sponsors have participated in DOYO Live since the inception in 2016. He is dedicated to the ongoing professional development of marketing, business, sales and design professionals online via our blog, webinars, Facebook Live, etc. and in-person workshops, public speaking and our annual conference. In addition to being the founder of the premier marketing event of the year in Yo...
2021-05-2938 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE12: VIP Café Show featuring Bob, Rob, and Brianna Komara from Komara Jewelershttps://www.komarajewelers.comOctober 1948, Stephen Komara opened the doors to his very own jewelry store on State Street in Struthers, Ohio. His goal was to offer the very best quality to his neighbors and friends. In 1977, Steve’s eldest son, Robert, opened Komara Jewelers’ second location in Cornersburg, offering the same top quality jewelry through experienced sales dedication and affordable prices to their customers.With the east end of town (Struthers) and the west end of town (Cornersburg) attending to their growing list of satisfied customers, Steve Komara’s youngest son, Tom, identified the need t...
2021-05-2235 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE11: VIP Café Show featuring Todd Franko from The Greatest GolferTodd Franko is our featured guest from The Greatest Golferhttps://thegreatestgolfer.comThe story of The Greatest Golfer turns, rolls and shines like best golf holes in America. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio in 2010, it was a partnership of the local newspaper, The Vindicator, and several key initial partners, namely Mill Creek Golf Course, The Lake Club, Farmers National Bank and businessman Ed Muransky. At the helm since the start have been Todd Franko and Ted Suffolk, co-workers at The Vindicator. To steer Greatest, they've been counseled, steered (and politely scolded) by some greats of...
2021-05-1534 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE10: VIP Café Show featuring Joe Cassese from the MVRhttps://www.youngstownmvr.comIn 1927 Carmine T. Cassese officially opened MVR. Converting it from a local hot spot to a hidden gem of Youngstown. Now in its 4th generation of ownership, Joe Cassese joins us for a great conversation.
2021-05-1040 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE9: VIP Café Show featuring Derrick McDowell from Youngstown Flea and We Are A GenerationDerrick McDowell is our guest from Youngstown Flea and We Are A Generation. Often people ask Derrick what it is that he does. His answer is “love Youngstown.” http://youngstownflea.comThe Youngstown Flea is an, exciting, well curated “Market For Makers” hosted once per month in the heart of Downtown Youngstown, Oh. We reside at 110 Freeman Alley (downtown, next to the Covelli Center). The market is dedicated to local & regional vendors of the arts/artists, antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, and collectibles, jewelry, candles, reclaimed metals/wood, apparel, food/drink, farmers & produce etc. We hand se...
2021-05-0239 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE8: VIP Café Show featuring Jimmy Sutman from Big Purple CatJimmy Sutman is our guest from Big Purple Cat. HTTP://www.bigpurplecat.comImproving the quality of life for many adults with disabilities. The Purple Cat has been helping Valley residents living with disabilities for almost two decades. Their farm in Coitsville allows clients to work with animals and spend time in nature.In the last year, they’ve expanded the space for even more of their clients, those bound to wheelchairs.The Purple Cat at Farmer Casey’s Ranch is a place for anyone with disabilities to work, learn and grow...
2021-05-0228 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE7: VIP Café Show featuring Sue Filipovich from Burgan Real EstateSue Filipovich is our special guest from Burgan Real Estate.-President Sales Club Award (Million Dollar Club)-Distinguished Agent Award-Member of National Association of Realtors-Member of Ohio Association of Realtors-Member of Youngstown Columbiana Board of Realtors-Member of Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Sue received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University and has been a lifelong resident of Mahoning County. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience and her promise of integrity and honesty she aggressively works for her clients i...
2021-04-1227 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE3: VIP Café Show featuring Garrett Czarnecki from Youngstown Coffee CompanyGarrett Czarnecki, our special guest from the Youngstown Coffee Company and Havanna House joins us.https://youngstowncoffee.comhttps://www.havanahouseoh.com
2021-04-1222 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE4: VIP Café Show featuring Rob Palowitz from Palo CreativeRob Palowitz, from Palo Creative, is our special guest. Rob is the owner, President and CEO of PALO Creative, utilizes more than 24 years of experience in marketing, advertising, design, broadcast media and digital development for his agency. Aside from his marketing and creative experience, he has been involved with mergers and acquisitions while growing his PALO brand. That is both on the buyer and seller side. He has over 17 years of running a business with 15 full time employees and numerous years starting other smaller businesses as a managing partner. He has spent 8 plus years working for two of the l...
2021-04-1233 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE2: VIP Café Show featuring Joe SchiavoniThe Honorable Joe Schiavoni is our special guest. Joe was born in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio, before moving to Boardman, Ohio, where he attended Boardman High School. He has three younger brothers.While in high school, he was a Golden Gloves boxer, as were his three brothers and his father before them. As a young man, he held jobs at Catullo Prime Meats, Fab-Art Steel, and Keffler Construction in the Mahoning Valley.Following high school, Joe attended Ohio University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...
2021-04-1227 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE5: VIP Café Show featuring Bergen Giordani from One Hot Cookie and O Donut CompanyBergen Giordani is our special guest from One Hot Cookie and The Oh Donut Company. Her areas of Concentration: Special Event Coordination including tradeshows, business meetings, and conferences. Project management. Data analysis. Research and trend forecasting. Marketing promotions. Community Involvement. Advertising campaign design and implementation. Budgeting and allocating of funds. https://www.onehotcookie.comhttps://ohdonutcompany.com
2021-04-1226 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityE6: VIP Café Show featuring Jeff Leo Herrmann from Youngstown Publishing CompanyJeff Leo Herrmann is our special guest from Youngstown Publishing Company. He is the CEO of The Youngstown Publishing Company and also the President of Madison, Michigan, and Market. The YPC publishes The Business Journal, Brain Gain, and After Hours Youngstown. MMM is a boutique advisory firm. Herrmann has spent the last 25 years as both an operator and investor in digital media and marketing technology companies. Herrmann is a high-impact business leader with expertise in developing and executing multi-million dollar deals in technology, media, and analytical services. Jeff works in high-visibility, highly competitive markets of CPG...
2021-04-1234 minVIP Café Show – Youngstown, Ohio – Local Guests with Amazing Impact to Our CommunityIntroducing the VIP Café Show, Your Hosts with Tips on Public Speaking!Brian and Greg introduce themselves and dive into a great discussion about one of their loves — public speaking! http://www.brianblasko.comhttp://gregsmithleadership.com
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