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#59. How selling cellphones at the mall made him a successful business owner & so much more with Sean Wrafter
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Finally, I give you, the long-anticipated, fascinating conversation with the one and only, Sean Wrafter. Sean and I recorded this back in April of this year which honestly feels like another lifetime to me. Sean is the co-owner of Acme Cabinet Company. Before that, he designed and built furniture and commercial fixtures at his furniture store calle…
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#58. Season Three: Divorce, selling the house, and how I manifested my dream apartment (solo episode)
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OMGGGGG I am so happy to be back 😭 Wow I missed this podcast, I missed talking into the mic alone, I missed sharing great conversations with amazing people, wow wow wow. I can't let 4 months go by like that again. But, tbh, I had to. I share more in the episode, but it's been a wild 4 months of pushing to the finish line of this chapter of my life.…
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#57. The audacity of just going for it with Chris Flynn of Bflo Pizza Bistro
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Chris Flynn of Bflo Pizza Bistro is on the podcast today! Y'all, I have been shook over how this podcast has opened doors to meeting new people doing really cool things. I met Chris while with a friend at Free Street Tavern. When he was introduced to me as the owner of Bflo Pizza Bistro, my first thoughts were - wow that is so cool, I need to know …
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#56. Creating your own opportunities with David Gonzalez
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David Gonzalez from Arbol and Arbol Community Fund is on the podcast today! David and I have known each other for a long time, and I have absolutely loved watching his career unfold, transition, and grow... especially from our days serving at Carrabba's Italian Grille. David co-founded Arbol, an online application that empowers college students to …
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#55. Scared and doing it anyway with Lauree Ostrofsky
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Lauree Ostrofsky is on the the podcast today! Lauree is a coach and an author, helping A-students & overthinkers leap with more ease and less worry. After deciding to take a step back from corporate life to find her true passion, Lauree found herself facing news no one ever wants to receive - a brain tumor. We talked about how her experiences in th…
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#54. Going for it despite the uncertainty with DJ A
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DJ A is on the pod today! Andrew had a love for music from day one. But he didn't pursue it as a career right away! I learned today that he went to culinary school first, working in various local establishments on the line. I loved talking career pivots, mindsets, and staying positive with this awesome human that I've been working with for years. E…
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#53. Turning personal health issues into a passion to help with Dr. Sam Attard
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Dr. Sam Attard is on the podcast today! Dr. Sam is an Āyurvedic Health Counselor, nutrition PhD, and Yoga Instructor with over 2,500 hours of teaching experience. Through her business Spiro Collective, she helps women find alternatives to artificial hormones and medications for chronic issues using the holistic, soul-nourishing practices from Āyurv…
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#52. Is consistency the key? We'll find out I guess.
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Hey, y'all. It's been a weird week. I've been in a funk for no real reason. For me, when anxiety appears, it takes the form of a tight chest and decision paralysis. Which is why I'm posting this podcast at 10:45PM on the day it should be up. In this episode, I share how imposter syndrome and people-pleasing accosted me the last few days and the thi…
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#51. It's all about confidence baby with John Marciniak of Johnny & The Mankids
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My brother is on the podcast today!! I know I say this a lot, but this really was one of my most favorite episodes to record, DEFINITELY my most favorite to edit, and it's such a good listen, too. John Marciniak is Marciniak #6 of the 9 of us, and he has been an entertainer since birth. I have proof weaved into this episode - I inserted a clip from…
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#50. The difference between feeling sexy and embodying sexy with Sarah Sofia Wilde
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Oh boy was this a fun one!! Sensual embodiment coach, Sarah Caputi, aka Sarah Sofia Wilde, and I have been friends for 10+ years. We have known so many different versions of each other, but Sarah has been through quite an evolution of self, especially when it comes to her divine femininity. We get into all of it in this episode - what got her here,…
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#49. Processing grief and radiating kindess, with Mike "Shooky" Ciesiulka
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Mike "Shooky" Ciesiulka, co-owner of JJ's Casa Di Pizza and fan-fave bartender at Free Street Tavern joined me in studio today! We got to record in Casa which was awesome (check it out on the YouTube!) so apologies for some of the background noise/music - but I think it adds to the esthetic 🕺🏼 Mike and I talked about where he grew up, teaching CCD …
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#48. You need to have a creative outlet to be a happy human with Paul Fanara
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Paul Fanara of Living in the Buff photography on the podcast today! Paul is a photographer, writer, filmmaker, IT genius, dad, and generally just the nicest guy you'll meet. We talked about how he met his current partner (IRL!), when and why he started his own IT consulting business, and how it felt coming back to photography after a few years with…
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#47. "We've said too much" with my sister, Lizzy (a preview into a series that will live in the Patreon)
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This one is a biiiiiiiiiiit personal, some might argue, a bit too personal? I bring my sister on and consume two bottles of wine while we talk dating in 2024. Definitely not one for the kids, ensure there are no children around that can hear this when you do. Trust and believe the public podcast will not have content like this again 😅 But once I of…
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#46. How to Prove to Yourself You are Worthy of Your Dreams (spoiler: take action)
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This episode went on a lot longer than I thought it would 😂 I've been doing a lot of putting my money where my mouth is over the last year and I have started seeing some really great results from it. So in this episode I share where I've been investing my time, energy and money, in the hopes that it'll inspire you to do the same for yourself. Going…
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Composting, recycling, landfills... oh my! I finally got my episode with sustainability engineer John Atkinson! Recycling has always been such a mystery to me so I was grateful to be able to ask some of the questions that have been swirling around my brain for a while. It turns out that recycling IS in fact important. We actually do make a differen…
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#44. NYE 2024 and the Official YouTube Launch
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We're trying something new this week! YouTube. Can you believe? It's been confirmed from our guru at the Buffalo Public Library, the brilliant Jordan, that we can use camera equipment there! So that means sometimes you will see us recording with guests in the library, and other times you will see me in the studio in my home office. And still, other…
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#43. "The braver I am, the luckier I get", and other faves from Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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Solo episode today, baby. In this episode I discussed 3 passages from the book "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle, a book I now truly feel all women should read, especially women going through a major life transition. I talk about guiding kids through tough times, how there is racism in all of us (did I stutter), and that living a truly magical life takes …
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#42. Raising the collective vibration through work challenges, cold plunges, and dating snafus with Dominic Piacentini
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This is a fun one y'all! Dominic Piacentini is a career educator, professional developer, experienced real estate agent, property flipper, and manager. He is also an avid fitness enthusiast, guiding groups through breathwork and cold plunges for enhanced well-being. With a deep commitment to Restorative Practices, Dominic infuses his ventures with …
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#41. The Key is Always Good Communication with Seth Amman
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Hey hey! Super pumped to share this episode with Seth Amman! Seth is an award-winning architect with his own firm, Arch & Type. He is also an adjunct professor at University at Buffalo's School of Architecture & Planning, board member of Buffalo is Creative, and iris photographer! We had a great conversation about his role as an advocate for his st…
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#40. Using Breath to Heal After a Break-Up with Yogi Josh
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I had such a great time talking with today's guest, Josh Zimmerman, aka @yogijosh_. We talked a lot about healing in this episode and the importance of truly knowing the sound of your own intuition. I'm so grateful for everything he shared in this episode and for all of his great strategies for moving forward when things feel dark. Follow Get Mello…
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#39. From Serving at Pizza Hut to Owning the Chillest Spot in Town with Josh White
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I'm so happy I am doing this again, y'all. Like you have no idea how much this fills my soul right up. Episode 2 of this season was actually recorded at the tail end of season 1, before I knew that I really had to take a break. Josh White and I had a great convo about the journey that brought him to owning Free Street Tavern, an awesome spot on Nia…
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#38. Season 2 Episode 1: WE'RE BACK BABY.
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Oh my gracious how I have missed this. I am so so so so happy to be kicking off season 2 (FINALLY)!! It's been a fucking ride the last few months, y'all. Each day I'm living somewhere between extreme gratitude and extreme devastation. I share this because it's likely the current season I'm in will guide my conversations with future guests on the sh…
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#37: #LazyGirlHacks part 4: the best app to help you not feel dead inside
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Enjoy this episode with my current favorite iPhone apps that help me feel better every day as well as me mumbling about being busy and shit. Lots of stuff happening with my business at the moment and it's keeping me real busy! Bare with 🥴 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyall…
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#36. Life lessons with my favorite "hair-apist", Felicia Cardinale
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This week's episode was recorded in the fabulous Mercury Salon in Allentown with salon owner, my hairdresser for years, and most importantly, my friend and fairy godmother, Felicia Cardinale! To know Felicia, is to love Felicia. Unless you've crossed her, then GOD SPEED. She is as real as they come and though she's dealt with some heavy trials in l…
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#35. Updates from Em: Things I'm trying right now
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Hey hey! This is a little snack of an episode with me just sharing some things I'm trying and doing these days. What's something new you've tried in the last week? I bet there's more than you realize! Thanks for supporting and listening! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallf…
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#34. The key to a happy life? Say "no" with Dylyn M Harrison
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My guest today is an absolute boss. The first time I ever met her, I was like, who is this Disney princess with sparkling eyes and perfect hair. But wait, she’s also hilarious. Hold on, additionally, she’s wicked smart and most definitely, a cool mom. She is the owner of Handmade by Harrisons, which you can find at local vendor and craft markets ne…
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#33. Therapist by day, Burlesque Troop Leader by night with Melissa DelSorbo
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On today's episode, I sat down with my first college roommate Melissa aka Missy DelSorbo! Missy is a licensed mental health counselor, but also she is the headmistress of the Eye Candy Vixens, a burlesque troop! We talk about how she got started doing burlesque, how it's improved her body confidence, and how prioritizing something she truly enjoys …
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#32. How an MLM Changed (*Saved*) Her Life with Liz Marciniak
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Y'all we FINALLY got my sister officially on the podcast today! We talked about the most pivotal, life altering job she ever had: selling make up for an MLM. To be clear, neither she or I condone working for MLMs and I especially think they are fucking garbage. Sorry not sorry. BUT, I am forever grateful for how this one completely shifted her enti…
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Happy sunshiney day everyone! We're back with another #lazygirlhacks episode, brought to you by the MAJOR BOOST OF ENERGY that this Bulletproof coffee has given me. LOVE YOU ALL 💕✨ Get 20 bonus credits towards local workout classes through ClassPass with my link here! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @mostlyallfiguredout Foll…
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#30. Three lessons from the Selena Gomez + Hailey Bieber Feud
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Y'all. I've been down every rabbit hole where the Selena + Hailey Bieber feud lies. HOURS OF MY LIFE. I'm not proud of it. But I just can't help myself and I have no idea why. So, I tried to make some use of it by giving you my top 3 lessons from the ongoing feud between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez. Hope you enjoy! #TeamSelena Subscribe to the Y…
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#29. Breaking free from the victim mentality startingggggg NOW
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Wussssuppppppppp Solo episode today in which I share how I've been bogged down by the ugly victim mentality lately, but then move from that to some ideas I have for how we can all grow together! I am actually suuuuuper excited about this idea because I know it has the potential to be life-changing for us! I know that is a big claim, but I honestly …
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#28. A convo with your gay best friend (aka Alex Hamberger)
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EVERYONE: there is a very special guest on the podcast today. In fact, the most specialist guest, aka my very best friend, Alex Hamberger. Today, Alex gives a 101 on the current climate as it relates to LGTBQ+ rights. Specifically, as it relates to the over 420 pieces of proposed legislation currently working their way through State houses that are…
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Hey y'all! Welp. COVID strikes again. Yes, it's hit our house. We've managed pretty well, and three days in I already feel like I'm passed the worst of it. My brain is kinda mush though, so SINCERE apologies if this episode sounds like an absolute mess. Hopefully at least one of these hacks resonates with you! Let me know if they do, please! Subscr…
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Hey hey! We are BACK. And this week we've got Casi Hall on the pod! Casi is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, vintage seller, and even more than that y'all. We talked all about prioritizing your art and how she does it, even with a full plate as a freelancer. Hope you love this chat as much as we did! Follow Casi and find all her info on I…
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#25. From dancing with Luda to cakes in your kitchen, with Jason Gonzalez
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Y'all. I had no idea how lucky I was about to be with this week's episode. I went to my friend's house to learn how to decorate cakes and ended up meeting one of the coolest people! Jason Gonzalez is on the podcast this week, a Buffalo transplant from New Jersey (most recently), who was a professional dancer for 25 years and then changed careers th…
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Ep #24: Ideas on how to care for yourself through a hard season
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Hello, my friends! Most (if not all) of my solo episodes are truly me processing whatever I might be experiencing or thinking about when I record them, and today's episode is no different. I'm currently in a bit of a tough season, so I thought I would share some ways that I care for my mind and my body when there is no way out but through the hard …
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#23. Choosing yourself and navigating big change with Missy Stolfi
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Missy Stolfi on the podcast today! Oh man, I love this human. Missy and I met working at American Cancer Society in 2014, and we’ve both been on a career journey since then. What a treat it was to talk about some of her journey in the last few years, navigating big career changes, moving to different cities, and choosing herself through it all. Out…
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#22. How to land a job at a marketing agency that you'll love with Jill Fecher
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We're back at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library today! I was so honored and happy to have Jill Fecher in the hot seat this week. Jill is the Chief Growth Officer at Cypress North, a digital marketing agency that absolutely slays at web development. As a freelancer, I've often wondered what it would be like to ditch regularly scrambling for c…
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#21. Three #Lazygirlhacks to level up your life
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Heya! Launching a new min series today with #lazygirlhacks, because who has time? ? In this episode I shared three of my favorite lazy ways to level up (or at least feel like I am leveling up), every single day. Which one of these resonated most with you? Please share this episode, and if you do any of these hacks, post it on IG and tag us at @most…
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#20. How To Start a Podcast (very basic edition + two special guests)
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It's today it's today! Sorry y'all, I'm late with posting this. But I'm excited to have the first "how to" style podcast on the books! In this episode, I share with you the most basic steps you need to take to start a podcast. Spoiler: it's not as hard or scary as you think! I also have two special guest appearances from the creatures who live in t…
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Hiya! I have had a lot of coffee on this day! In this episode, I share some exciting news about an event I was invited to and tell you about a lil pivot I am making to the podcast... but to me it's actually very big and I'm very excited about it. Woohoo! GO BILLS! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow u…
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#18. I didn't do any of the 8 NYE steps I gave you in the last episode so
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Hiya! How's this year kicked off for you? It's been pretty shit for me! In this episode, I am honest about the fact that I didn't follow any of my prescribed steps for NYE resolutions in episode #17. BUT, I did find the letter I wrote to myself at the end of 2021 to read at the end of 2022 and I read it out loud for all of us! I also talked about t…
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We're nearly there y'all. We are nearly out of 2022. And boy is she trying to end on an especially challenging note 😳. In this episode, I share what I do to mark the end of the year and the start of a new one. Important note: there is no golden system or method to setting, being consistent with, and achieving your goals. What works for me might not…
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#16. How "gentle parenting" taught me to be kinder to myself
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On this episode, I share how learning how to "gentle parent" my children and help them manage their emotions, has changed the way I manage my own. It's pretty amazing what caring for little people can teach you about caring for yourself. As we head into the thick of the holiday season, I encourage you to double down on listening to your body and gi…
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#15. I do this every year and you should too
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Hi hi! We are quickly approaching the end of 2022. Can. You. BELIEVE!? I barely can. But I cannot wait to sit down over the remaining weeks of this year and really reflect on all of it. In this very quick baby episode, I share a tradition my husband and I started back in 2018 as a joke, but now do at the end of every year with purpose behind it. Th…
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#14. Protect your peace and your close friendships with Lauren Turner and Raeann Materise
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This week we've got TWO guests! I asked my friend Lauren Turner if they would join me in the studio, and they brought along their friend, Raeann Materise! Lauren, Raeann and I talked about navigating friendships as adults with busy schedules and little time. We talked about knowing when it's time to walk away from a friendship and whether to let it…
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#13. How taking a break can change literally everything with Meredith Schork
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On the podcast this week, we have Meredith Schork! Meredith and I knew each other in a past life as front of house staff at good old Carrabba's Italian Grille. Years later, she is now that Culinary Arts Coordinator at Community Services for Every1. We talked all about this cool organization, but what was especially cool is how she ended up here aft…
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Hello hello! I am thankful. I am thankful for this podcast, and to you for reading this! And even more so if you listen to this episode. Did I record this the night of Thanksgiving? Yes. Was I tipsy when I recorded this? Yes. Yes, I was. I shared something we have been dealing with over the last week with our little guy and his health. Talked about…
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#11. How stepping into a community led to life-changing consistency with Tanner Gelatt
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My guest on episode #11 was born on October 11. I see 1111 all the time, but I feel warm and grateful every single time I do. My college friend Tanner Gelatt joined me for this episode to talk about what brought him from Cooperstown to Buffalo, and led to him being one of the biggest Bills fans and Buffalovers I know. We also talked about how the c…
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#10. Are you going to do something about it with Chef Tierra Josey and Lena Josey
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Y'all. You are really in for a treat this week, if I do say so myself. I was so honored to host Chef Tierra Josey and her wife, Lena Josey, to the studio this week! We talked about Chef's ghost kitchen, SZN, and what the path looked like that led her to launch it. We discussed not letting other people's labels for you stop you from believing that y…
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