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Reading With Your Kids PodcastTeaching Gratitude and Perseverance Through Sports and StoriesLooking for a way to inspire your kids with meaningful stories that go beyond the playground? Our latest Reading with Your Kids podcast episode is a game-changer, featuring three incredible authors who are transforming how children learn valuable life skills through storytelling. Meet Brett Gunning, a former NBA coach, and Stacy Padula, an accomplished author, who have teamed up to create the "On the Right Path" book series. These aren't just basketball books - they're powerful narratives that teach kids about character, resilience, and personal growth. Each story takes place during a week-long basketball camp, where young characters...
2025-06-0655 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastFrom Boredom to Breaking Free: Stories That Matter for Young ReadersIn this powerful episode of Reading with Your Kids, listeners get a two-part exploration of impactful storytelling for young adults. First, author Mike Bender and illustrator Chuck Dillon dive into "Bored Panda," a delightful children's book celebrating the magic of boredom. They argue that unstructured time isn't something to fear, but an opportunity for creativity. Drawing from childhood memories of limited entertainment, they show how imagination flourishes when kids aren't constantly stimulated by devices. The second half of the episode takes a more serious turn with Stacy Padula and David Gunning discussing the "Gripped" series. This young...
2025-05-2255 min
Exceptional WomenStacy Padula on Exceptional WomenSue and Kendra talked with award winning author and publisher Stacy Padula, whose young adult series Gripped is now being adapted for TV. Stacy is the founder of Briley and Baxter Publications and South Shore College Consulting and Tutoring.
2024-06-1125 min
The Story Behind Her SuccessStacy A. Padula -240I have always wanted to do something that has a lasting impact on the youth of this nation. Today I am doing what I am meant to do, using my gifts and talents.
-Stacy A. Padula
Young Adult and children’s book author Stacy A. Padula has written 13 books and every one of them has risen to #1 either as a New Release or Best Seller on Amazon since 2010. One of the most fascinating parts of this story is that even though Stacy started planting the seeds of her series Montgomery Lake High in middle school, she al...
2023-06-1524 min
Sense of ShelfInterview with author and publisher Stacy Padula.I have the esteemed pleasure of talking with Stacy Padula. She is an author, publisher, and tutor. Stacy was named “Top Inspirational Author of the Year” for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, NY). In June of 2021, she was broadcast on the famous Reuters Building in Times Square as “Empowered Woman of the Year.” Her “Gripped” book series is currently being adapted for TV by Emmy-winning producer Mark Blutman. (from Stacy's website) Listen to a delightful conversation with someone I've known a long time and find her work at the links below.
Stacy Padula's website here
2022-07-1848 min
Walk With Me PodcastOn The Right Path- NBA Coach Brett Gunning, Award-Winning Author Stacy Padula, and Executive Producer Mark BlutmanNBA Coach Brett Gunning, Award-Winning Author Stacy Padula, and Executive Producer Mark Blutman - Walk With Me Podcast
The On The Right Path” book series has been endorsed by Joel Osteen, Pastor of Lakewood Church
Author Stacy A. Padula of Plymouth, Massachusetts has accrued years of experience working with adolescents as a private educational consultant with extensive experience in the fields of college counseling and tutoring, as well as a mentor, life coach, and youth group leader. For roughly eight years, she was the director of a private education company, where she m...
2022-07-0744 min
School Leader SoundbitesAuthor Discuss "On The Right Path" Series- Stacy Padula & Brett GunningWelcome award-winning author, Stacy Padula, and author and former NBA coach, Brett Gunning, to Saturday Soundbites!These two amazing authors partnered to create a phenomenal children's book series - On The Right Path - to introduce children to the six life-skill pillars: loving others; being unselfish; staying healthy and strong; showing respect; showing forgiveness; and having fun. These are the pillars that can change the trajectory of a child’s life and can create opportunity where none existed before.Brett and Stacy are committed to showing children the path to achieving their full potential. Both ha...
2022-06-2824 min
School Leader SoundbitesGet Your Book Published with Stacy PadulaGet Your Book Published with Stacy PadulaWelcome award-winning author and publisher, Stacy Padula, to Saturday Soundbites. She brings her extensive experience in bringing her creative works to market. Stacy works with many authors and will share her knowledge of both the traditional publishing world and the self-publishing world. Briley & Baxter PublicationsStacy has new and exciting ventures in the works and has a great visibility strategy that she uses to continue the excitement and interest in her books. Be sure to tune in and take notes, you will learn all you need to know...
2021-05-0925 minWalk With Me Podcast“On The Right Path” book series endorsed by Joel Osteen- NBA Coach Brett Gunning, Award-Winning Author Stacy Padula, and Illustrator MADDY MOORE
NBA Coach Brett Gunning, Award-Winning Author Stacy Padula, and Illustrator MADDY MOORE.
Today, we are going to discuss their book “On The Right Path” that has been endorsed by Joel Osteen. Joel Osteen said “The On The Right Path book series is one that should be read in every household.”
NBA Coach Brett Gunning-Brett Gunning has spent the last 26 years coaching in College and the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Gunning’s NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team’s director of player dev...
2021-04-0119 min
Divorce Talk with TwylaAuthor Spotlight - Stacy PadulaThis episode is all about the author Stacy Padula as she discusses her 1 of many books, “Gripped” the series! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/divorcetalkwithtwyla/message
2021-03-2515 minWalk With Me PodcastGod Has A Purpose For Your Life - Stacy PadulaStacy Padula is the Founder and CEO of Briley & Baxter Publications, LLC. Stacy Padula is also an author. Stacy's soon-to-be-released book “On The Right Path” book series, has been endorsed by Joel Osteen, Mike D’Antoni, and Kevin McHale as a series that belongs in every school, library, and household.
Author Stacy A. Padula of Plymouth, Massachusetts has accrued years of experience working with adolescents as a private educational consultant with extensive experience in the fields of college counseling and tutoring, as well as a mentor, life coach, and youth group leader. For roughly eight years, she was the dir...
2021-03-1038 min
Teen ReadsHow Do Good Kids Become Drug Addicts?Author Stacy Padula explains her mission behind "Gripped"
Learn more at www.teenreads.org
2021-02-2606 min
2021-02-2503 min
Teen ReadsIsabelle Semas: Y.A. Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships WiselyFourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone’s favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs.
After hosting a party, Chris wakes up with a strange vibe running through his body and no recollection of the previous night. When he learns the horrifying truth of what his night entailed, the trajectory of his life is changed forever.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/01/13/young-adult-book-teaches-teens-the-importance-of-choosing-relationships-wisely/
2021-02-2301 min
Teen ReadsIsabelle Semas Reviews "Gripped Part 3: The Fallout"Eighteen-year-old Marc Dunkin has received word from a detective that his oldest brother Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential case headed by the Boston Police Department. They know Taylor’s clean; they know he wants out of the game; and they want to help make that happen. However, their “help” will come at a cost—one that may put Taylor and his entire family in grave danger.
Twenty-three-year-old Taylor Dunkin is trying to get his life back in order after an opiate addiction wreaked havoc on his once promising athletic future. Getting clean was a di...
2021-02-2301 min
Teen ReadsJennifer O'Sullivan Recommends "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors" by Stacy PadulaGripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but th...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsJenna Finnerty Reviews "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors"Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but th...
2021-02-2301 min
Teen ReadsOliver Ames Senior Emily Han Recommends "Gripped 4" to Teens & ParentsGripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but th...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsSophia Karnolt Reviews "The Battle for Innocence" by Stacy PadulaMontgomery Lake High #4: The Battle for Innocence by Stacy A. Padula
Jon Anderson and Chantal Kagelli are trying to live moral lives, but temptations are plaguing them in and out of school. Will they continue to be lights in their best friends’ lives or will they get pulled into the darkness?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/02/03/sophia-karnolt-reviews-the-battle-for-innocence-by-stacy-padula-2/
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsMichael Farinacci Gives "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors" a 10 out of 10Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, but th...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsJoseph Siracusa Reviews Stacy Padula's "Gripped 2: Blindsided"Gripped 2: Blindsided by Stacy Padula
Fourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone’s favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs.
After hosting a party, Chris wakes up with a strange vibe running through his body and no recollection of the previous night. When he learns the horrifying truth of what his night entailed, the trajectory of his life is changed forever.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://st...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsSophia Karnolt: Y.A. Novel "The Aftermath" Captures Modern Teen Life & Social PressuresThe Aftermath by Stacy Padula
At age fifteen, Jason Davids appears to have nearly any worldly thing that promises enjoyment at his disposal. Despite this, there is a persistent emptiness inside his heart. After failing to fill the void with achievements, relationships, and illicit substances, Jason finds himself intrigued by Jessie Robins: the daughter of a local pastor. How is it possible that she stands for everything his lifestyle opposes yet possesses the one thing he has been searching for all along?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/01/12/young-adult-book-captures-modern-teen-life-the-social-pressures-faced-by-high-school-students/
2021-02-2303 min
Teen ReadsProvidence College's Joanna Dakoyannis Reviews "Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors" by Stacy PadulaGripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, bu...
2021-02-2303 min
Teen ReadsIsabelle Semas: New Young Adult Book Entertains, Educates, & Engages Teens and ParentsIsabelle Semas on Gripped 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula
Eighteen-year-old Marc Dunkin has received word from a detective that his oldest brother Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential case headed by the Boston Police Department. They know Taylor’s clean; they know he wants out of the game; and they want to help make that happen. However, their “help” will come at a cost—one that may put Taylor and his entire family in grave danger.
Twenty-three-year-old Taylor Dunkin is trying to get his life back in order after an opiate a...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsIsabelle Semas Reviews "Gripped Part 2: Blindsided"Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula
Fourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone’s favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs.
After hosting a party, Chris wakes up with a strange vibe running through his body and no recollection of the previous night. When he learns the horrifying truth of what his night entailed, the trajectory of his life is changed forever.
This episode is also available as a blog po...
2021-02-2301 min
Teen ReadsJoseph Siracusa: Relatable Characters Make Stacy Padula's Gripped Book Series a Teen FavoriteGRIPPED PART 1: THE TRUTH WE NEVER TOLD BY STACY A. PADULA
In high school, Taylor Dunkin broke more records than any other athlete to step foot in Montgomery, Massachusetts. As a sophomore in college, he was ranked by ESPN as one of the NFL’s top 100 prospects. However, his aspirations came to a jarring halt when a knee injury and two surgeries left him sidelined.
One year later, Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential investigation headed by the Boston Police Department. He has entangled himself in a crime ring notorious for pu...
2021-02-2303 min
Teen ReadsJennifer O'Sullivan: The Mystery & Crime in Stacy Padula's New Y.A. Thriller "Smoke & Mirrors" Captivates Teen ReadersGripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula
Taylor Dunkin is used to high stakes. As an NCAA star quarterback, he performed under pressure to lead his team to victory, but his football career came to an abrupt halt when an injury sent him spiraling down a dark hole of pain, depression, and addiction. Now he finds himself playing a game with even higher stakes because his life, his reputation, and the safety of everyone he loves are all on the line.
Taylor’s two younger brothers, Jordan and Marc, have been at odds for years, bu...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsMackenzie Wells Reviews "Gripped 3: The Fallout"Gripped 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula
Eighteen-year-old Marc Dunkin has received word from a detective that his oldest brother Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential case headed by the Boston Police Department. They know Taylor’s clean; they know he wants out of the game; and they want to help make that happen. However, their “help” will come at a cost—one that may put Taylor and his entire family in grave danger.
Twenty-three-year-old Taylor Dunkin is trying to get his life back in order after an opiate addiction wreaked havoc on...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsMackenzie Wells Reviews "Gripped 2: Blindsided"Gripped 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula
Fourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone’s favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs.
After hosting a party, Chris wakes up with a strange vibe running through his body and no recollection of the previous night. When he learns the horrifying truth of what his night entailed, the trajectory of his life is changed forever.
This episode is also available as a blog post: ht...
2021-02-2302 min
Teen ReadsJoseph Siracusa on "Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told"Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy A. Padula
In high school, Taylor Dunkin broke more records than any other athlete to step foot in Montgomery, Massachusetts. As a sophomore in college, he was ranked by ESPN as one of the NFL’s top 100 prospects. However, his aspirations came to a jarring halt when a knee injury and two surgeries left him sidelined.
One year later, Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential investigation headed by the Boston Police Department. He has entangled himself in a crime ring notorious for pu...
2021-02-2302 min
Good People, Cool Things47: On the Right Path and The Best NBA Dunks with Brett Gunning, Stacy Padula, and Maddy MooreAuthor Stacy Padula teamed up with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a children’s book series based on the principles of his nonprofit, On the Right Path. And because every kids’ book needs some great illustrations, they called in Maddy Moore to sink a few clutch shots with her designs. We’re chatting about the book writing process, the best quarantines, and some of Brett’s most memorable NBA moments, including a delightful story about Kevin McHale.
2021-01-1347 min
Good People, Cool Things47: On the Right Path and The Best NBA Dunks with Brett Gunning, Stacy Padula, and Maddy MooreAuthor Stacy Padula teamed up with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a children’s book series based on the principles of his nonprofit, On the Right Path. And because every kids’ book needs some great illustrations, they called in Maddy Moore to sink a few clutch shots with her designs.
We’re chatting about the book writing process, the best quarantines, and some of Brett’s most memorable NBA moments, including a delightful story about Kevin McHale.
2021-01-1347 min