Brandon is a family man, law enforcement officer, and a change agent that continues to improve the community around him. Brandon and I became good friends at our alma mater, Rowan University. We talk about how our time at Rowan helped shape the

Paul Faronbi

Nov 7th, 2020 30m 12s

Paul was an old mentee of mine who has become a mentor for many. He has started a mission to empower the professional development of students and professionals in the STEM field. We talk about his personal growth journey and how failure and res

Katelyn Donnely

Oct 4th, 2020 40m 14s

Katelyn is an epidemiologist and has played an active role in combating HIV and COVID-19. She explains the nature of diseases and the role we all can play in overcoming them. She teamed up with a passionate group to create a guideline for doing

Melissa DiMarco

Sep 21st, 2020 31m 1s

Melissa is a creator. A creator that has blossomed her art into a brand and business. Her brand, The Art of Flight specializes on disc golf apparel and accessories. We talk about her business adventures and the disc golf world!

Mike Szymkowski

Sep 5th, 2020 33m 23s

Mike is a Computer Engineer at his day job, and also an entrepreneur developing a real estate business. We talk about his drive to success, learn about the real estate world, and his vision to financial independence.

Manuel Marquez

Sep 2nd, 2020 25m 35s

Manny is a man of few words, but a person of action. He is a creator and maker in his craft and trade. We talk about his many projects and nerd out about electricity.

Andrea Ruhland

Aug 25th, 2020 32m 32s

Andrea describes herself as a very passionate individual, always trying to make the most of every moment. Hear how her life journey influenced her into the person she is today.

Brady Scanlon

Aug 2nd, 2020 34m 33s

Brady is a through and through Buffalonian. We talk about his upgringing and how that led up to him running a successful jewelry businesses. Hear about everything you wanted to know about diamonds!

Liz Winberg

Jul 27th, 2020 41m 45s

Liz was my adventure buddy in Albuquerque. We relive memories from when we did camping, zip lining, whitewater rafting, trekking high peaks, flying hot air balloons, and getting 9 stitches on my face from a mountain biking spill...!

Dave Brill

Jul 19th, 2020 32m 12s

Dave is a musician, author, pro-level bowler, and a world traveler...pretty much a modern day Renaissance man.

Maria Celeste Paredes

Jul 6th, 2020 36m 24s

Cele is an entrepreneur, amazing cook, and a great friend. We talk about her upgringing in Albuquerque, journey of starting and directing a successful business, and reminiscing on some fun times we shared together.

Leo Bodden

Jul 4th, 2020 30m 53s

Leo is a prime example of someone living the American dream. He was born and raised in Dominican Republic, immigrated to the US for a college education, and now leads a successful life in Buffalo. We talk about how he found success through hard

Ashleigh Herd

Jun 22nd, 2020 52m 34s

Ashleigh shares her experiences growing up in a military family. She went on to become an engineer and held leadership roles in a male dominant field. She is now completing her MBA at Oxford. Hear how she navigated her journey, and how she cont

Tricia Mekarski

Jun 14th, 2020 32m 51s

Tricia is a fashion aficionado with zealous ambitions. Hear about her life journey, and where she wants to take it next. You can also follow it here: https://instagram.com/trishtricia?igshid=k6a1rc000sf0

Eugene Obeng

Jun 6th, 2020 43m 45s

Eugene shares his experiences of growing up in Ghana and immigrating to America. We also have an open dialogue on the current events.

Mariela Robledo

Jun 1st, 2020 47m 39s

Mariela is the epitome of the American dream. She comes from humble beginnings, and went on to break many barriers. She is the first in her family to graduate high school, earn a college degree in Chemical Engineering, and now holds a leadershi

JJ Damin

May 23rd, 2020 33m 30s

World traveler, adventurist, entrepreneur, AND good lookin'. Hear us talk about what makes JJ the complete package!

Joshua Cordova

May 18th, 2020 45m 41s

Josh is just pure euphoric energy. He knows how to live life to the fullest, and I am glad to have shared some fun times with my homie. Listen to us talk about our shenanigans!

Sheffield and Clifford Kaelin

May 9th, 2020 58m 3s

The Kaelin brothers are both Electrical and Computer Engineers (like me!). We talk about their upgringing as homeschooled kids, and our time at Rowan Engineering. This episode is filled with nerd talk!

Andrew Smith

May 6th, 2020 35m 52s

Andrew and I talk about his upbringing and how it developed his interest in science. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he describes his mission trip to Russia. We have also shared an epic backpacking trip to

Matt Prussein

May 5th, 2020 34m 31s

Matt is a die hard US Soccer fan. He has traveled the world in support of the team, and has witnessed some of the most epic moments in US Soccer history. Hear us geek out over the beautiful game.

Catia Sharp

May 3rd, 2020 32m 22s

Catia is a Northeastern and Harvard graduate who is passionate about social justice. She is running for a local government office in her home state of Massachusetts. Hear what shaped her passion and platform of creating equity and justice for a

Omar Aziz

May 2nd, 2020 28m 34s

Omar is a first generation Afghan-American. He is also my former boss, and an even better friend. Hear about his life journey and how our paths crossed.

John LaFarnara

May 1st, 2020 31m 22s

John conquered the Adirondacks 46ers in about a year! He is now training for marathons, then iron man, and then ultras...the list goes on. Hear how this drive of achieving the seemingly impossibly was cultivated.