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Welcome to the Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Protin. Every week I will be sharing the experiences that have defined my journey, and talking with people who have their own powerful story to tell. You will witness stories of love, faith, gratitude, forgiveness and redemption. The conversations will be unfiltered, filled with thought-provoking questions, and hopefully a few answers. Our guests will discuss facing fear and overcoming adversity to succeed in business, leadership, entrepreneurship ...
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Boss Juice Podcast

Febbraro Media Company LLC & Core 3 Group LLC

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No matter how successful someone may be, they always have their story to tell. Boss Juice is a podcast that interviews small business owners, entrepreneurs, founders and the like to let them tell their story. Not just their stories of success, but their stories of failures. We all can learn a lot about business and life by listening to the stories of others!
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There’s a quote that goes, “Nothing happens to you. Everything happens for you.” Meet our guest for Episode 127, Thomas Exler. Thomas embodies the spirit of those words. He was born with a rare birth defect called bladder exstrophy. When Thomas counts the many blessings in his life…he includes it. Because of it, and on the whole the blessings have …
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Brian Hess, the Founder and CEO of The Pavement Group and 1TeamMedia is not only a successful entrepreneur, but has been a great leader in helping others succeed in business. The Pavement Group has quickly evolved into an institution and has become the most advanced pavement management company in the country. Brian Hess, the CEO, realized early on …
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Ginger beer that is. Our guest this week is Tyler Lewis, an accomplished marketer and entrepreneur who relocated from New York City to Pittsburgh to help launch Jackworth Ginger Beer, Pennsylvania's first ginger beer brewery. As Chief Growth Officer, Tyler is responsible for building the brand throughout Pittsburgh and beyond, with the goal of nati…
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Art Robinson, the Founder and CEO of startup BLK DYMND Rewards, is a long time entrepreneur with many stories of uphill battles. Being an entrepreneur is about seeing opportunities in markets and industries that are not so common. With a background in finance, Art has continuously explored opportunities in new markets with his many different entrep…
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Adam Conner is the Founder of Authentic Avenue, a B2B media production and creative strategy firm, and he is our guest for Episode 125 of the podcast. Adam attended Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school in Towson, Maryland before graduating from Harvard in 2014. Behind those impressive academic credentials is a bright and inquis…
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Our guest this week on the podcast is Lannette McWilliams. She a native to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a rich family history being deeply rooted in our area. Her and her husband have a sixteen-year-old son and their dog Luna, a black Lab/Weimaraner mix. Lannette’s ancestors served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, landing …
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Over a very short span, Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay has watched his career and lifestyle take shape in ways he could never have imagined. Originally launching his career in the corporate world, Jason voluntarily exited to become an entrepreneur — starting a cheesecake business. A few years into his successful Family business ven…
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Have you met Laura Bright? She is a seasoned non-profit leader, a Rotarian, and a documentary filmmaker. And that’s just for starters. Whether Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or Kiserian, Kenya, you will find her Our guest for Episode 123 of the Podcast is a true “Jill of all Trades” whose enthusiasm is boundless. She’s bright (no pun intended), funny, pa…
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“All the Kings horses, and all the Kings men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again.” I’m sure you recognize that well-known nursery rhyme from your childhood but our guest this we experienced it in real life. While riding his motorcycle, he was the victim of a horrific hit and run accident that left him lying in the street broken and liter…
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Kryk Pyros, better known as the man who lifted the PAT bus from the sink hole in downtown PIttsburgh, is not only a town hero - but a great entrepreneur. Kryk started his entrepreneurial career in college, seeing early success in the construction industry. A few years later after learning more about the industry, Kryk go involved in the crane busin…
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After a promising freshman season at Ringgold HS as a varsity starting quarterback and letterman, Will transferred to Central Catholic (Pittsburgh) to continue his athletic and academic career. Will is the first player in WPIAL history to serve as a quarterback at the high schools that produced both Dan Marino and Joe Montana. Will is an elite leve…
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Brian Carothers is a 1998 Montour HS Graduate living in Moon Twp with his wife and 2 kids. Ed Troup is a 1998 Belle Vernon HS Graduate living in Cecil Twp with his wife and 2 kids. The fellas met and graduated in 2002 with a Broadcasting degree from Point Park University. They hosted a weekly radio show together, Brian/Ed/Ed/Brian. They have been b…
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Michael W. Nalli, Esq., is the firm Founder and President. Ashley M. Elias, Esq., serves as Vice-president. Both hustle hard every day along with their professional Staff to ensure their clients’ needs are properly addressed. Listen to their style and approach along with industry-related challenges and changes on this episode of the Boss Juice Podc…
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Ebtehal Badawi, an esteemed expressionist artist and dedicated culture explorer, embodies the transformative power of art. Her fervent belief in art as a potent healer and a bridge-builder has been a source of inspiration for many. Through the Pittsburgh Builds Bridges project, she has crafted art installations that not only unite the community but…
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Our guests for Episode 118 are three young student athletes from our region, Caleb Horner, Collin Moffett, and Anthony Bonari. They are members of the Team USA U16 Ball Hockey tram that is traveling to Slovakia in a few weeks to compete in the world championships. Caleb and Collin are from Belle Vernon and in the 11th grade a Belle Vernon Area HS, …
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Brian has been a trusted and experienced realtor since 2006 in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and licensed in SE Florida. He started out as a "flipper" just to save himself some commission but as time went on, realized his skills were in repping buyers and sellers. He sells on average 50 homes/year in Pittsburgh and represents a handfull of builders/…
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Our guest for Episode 117 is Jaime Chesney. Jaime has excelled in a variety of roles in her professional life, including Vice President of Sales and Digital Marketing, New Business Development Director, Sales Director, Executive Advertising Consultant, Account Executive, Digital Media Specialist, Keynote Speaker, and Inside Sales Trainer. Her exper…
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Established in 2015, Armina Stone is locally owned and operated and is made up of a diverse group of skilled individuals who have come together as a team - dedicated to the design, fabrication and installation of natural stone and quartz for residential and commercial projects. With three locations in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Armina Stone has e…
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Because our guest for Episode 116, Sydnee Bagovich has a number of interests and roles, she operates under the title “Connector for Good.” All of her roles do just that: As an account manager for Vitalant (formerly Central Blood Bank), she connects with people to host and support blood drives. As the co-founder of People Connectors, she connects go…
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Individually, our guests for Episode 115 of the Podcast are Shawn Leopardi, President of Core3 Group, and Antonino Febbraro, President of Febbraro Media Company. Together, they are the hosts of the Boss Juice Podcast. Join us as we discuss all things podcasting, marketing, and entrepreneurship. As always, the visually inclined can catch it on YouTu…
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Our guest for Episode 114, Lorenzo Altobelli believes that the impact we make on others shapes our legacy. As the owner and barber at LA Fades in North Belle Vernon, Lorenzo is dedicated to giving back to his community. His mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives, one haircut at a time. Lorenzo believes a barber can change lives …
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Our guest for Episode 113 of the podcast is Virginia Monaghan. Virginia is a Mon Valley kid, born to a loving Italian-American family in Donora, Pennsylvania. She graduated for Donora High School in 1964 and went on to California State Teachers College with a Bachelors Degree in secondary education in 1968. Then this Mon Valley kid set off on a mor…
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Kate Crawford is a nonprofit leader, fierce advocate, digital creator, and more importantly, wife and mother. Kate is no stranger to struggle and tragedy in her life. Kate's journey to motherhood led her to find a hope that would carry her through some of her hardest days. All four of her children were treated in the neonatal intensive care unit ri…
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Mom. Career woman. Side-hustler. Rachel Winner wears many hats. A Pittsburgh native, Rachel is currently the Advertising Director for Pittsburgh City Paper, managing the sales and marketing team. Pittsburgh City Paper is Pittsburgh’s alternative for news, arts, and entertainment since 1991. Winner has been in media sales and management her entire c…
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Caroline Boyce moved to Pittsburgh from London, England at the age of six and has considered herself a Pittsburgh native ever since. She brings 30 years of experience in leading nonprofit organizations in executive roles and as a change consultant. She began her collaboration with Ryan Shazier in September of 2020, to lead the establishment of the …
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Our guest for Episode 109 is Justin Ellis, an Associate Attorney at Zacharia Brown. Justin counsels clients in estate and asset protection planning, Medicaid eligibility for long term care, Veterans’ benefits eligibility, and estate administration. He also represents clients in Orphans’ Court litigation, including guardianship proceedings for incap…
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This week we are launching our new "Lunch Break" series! This series will give us a moment to catch up and reflect on the advice given from our past guests. In addition, we are collaborating with other podcast hosts to bring you a deeper perspective. Our guest for Episode 16 is James Protin, of the James Protin Podcast. James is a professional lead…
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Jessica R. Towhey is an accomplished communications strategist with more than a decade of experience developing and implementing short- and long-term communications strategies. Jessica runs her own strategic media and communications consulting firm, 2e Communications, focusing on media consulting, crisis communications, reputation management, helpi…
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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream was founded in 1989 by Bruce Reed, whose passion for fresh, high-quality food and stellar customer service runs deep. Bruce’s father, Jerry Reed, opened the legendary Jerry’s Curb Service in Bridgewater, PA, in 1947 after completing a tour of service in the U.S. Air Force. The quintessential carhop remains a staple in the P…
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Our guest for Episode 106 is Linda Long, currently the Owner/Designer of Long Awaited Design LLC, a full service residential Interior Design company. She labels herself as a late bloomer because she didn’t go to college until her two children were in school and became a Registered Nurse at age 36. She worked for 28 years as a Nurse working in multi…
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Our guest for Episode 105, Jamie Holmes Ward founded Jamie’s Dream Team in 2005 when she was just eighteen (18) years old. The mission of Jamie’s Dream Team is to offer hope when there is little, to ease the burden caused by serious illness, injury, disability, trauma, or catastrophic events, and to finally celebrate individual differences by ackno…
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Sarris Candies is a staple in the chocolate industry around Pittsburgh. Started by Frank Sarris in his basement in 1960, it has since grown to multiple locations throughout western Pennsylvania. The business is now run by Frank’s son, Bill Sarris. With Frank’s passing in March 2010, his son, Bill, now serves as CEO of the company and has taken the …
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You know my affinity for coffee shops, I’ve always done my best writing…and now interviewing in a local cafe. My friend and Pastor, Tim Burgan and I believe a cup of coffee can change the world. Pastor Tim is our guest for Episode 104 of the podcast. Tim is Lead Pastor of the Christian Center Church in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. He is also an impo…
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Bryan Trilli is a Charleroi HS graduate…yes a Cougar…and foremost expert on the intersection between Faith and AI. He has bought or started 6 different businesses in 5 different industries in 4 different states, from a brick-and-mortar service business to the #1 online company for AI computer vision training in the world, PyImageSearch.com. He also…
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MAC Bid (also know as MAC Discount) was founded in 2018 by co-founders Kellen Campbell and Shawn Allen. Starting with a single location in Washington, PA they have quickly grown to multiple locations throughout western Pennsylvania. While also adding locations in Ohio and South Carolina. Join us as we talk with Kellen Campbell on this episode of Th…
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Our guest for Episode 102 is Olivia Behanna. She is a second generation Funeral Director, (Family Business: Frye Funeral Home), a Small Business Owner (The DeRose Decor / Etsy), an Author, and a Blogger/Writer. She’s also a cancer survivor, a Make-A-Wish Alum, an overprepared problem solver, a spooky history lover, a truth seeker, and an advocate f…
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Who is Armand Ferrara? If you know him, you’re thinking: Real Estate Broker PA Real Estate Commission Board Member President of Mon Valley Regional Chamber And you would be right… If you really know him, you’re thinking: Man of God Husband Father Grandfather And you would also be right… Armand is all of those things and more. To me he is a mentor, …
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The entrepreneur spirit runs deep in Bill's family. Beginning with his grandparents, who had several businesses and made strategic investments with land, specifically farms. His grandmothers love for scotch pines is what motivated Bill to take the evergreen business to the next level. He would go on to purchase more land, at one point having 12 far…
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Eric McElvenny is one of us, a western PA kid…Belle Vernon to be exact. Eric graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School and the United States Naval Academy. Eric served as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. Eric deployed three times as a Marine and on his final tour, an incredible experience in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, w…
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Our guest for Episode 99 is Christine Brookins of Oakbridge Advisor Group and Outspoken. Christine was introduced to us by our good friend Melissa Migliaro. During her over 30-year career in financial services, Christine has filled many roles. As a licensed insurance agent, registered representative, and investment adviser representative, Christine…
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Blaise Alexander, a native of Centralia PA, attended Mount Carmel Area High School and the Indiana Institute of Technology where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Blaise grew up working with his father, Aubrey, at Alexander & Son's in Atlas, PA. His first professional experience outside the family business was as a used car manager for a dealershi…
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Our guest for Episode 98 is Tracy Montarti, an award-winning photographer, educator and the founder and creative force behind Villa Montarti, a boutique portrait studio that creates custom portrait experiences for dynamic midlife women and the people they love. A California native, she spent two years in Poland with the Peace Corps during the 90s b…
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Our guest for Episode 97 is Marta Sauret Greca, the CEO of MEDIA – The Creative Agency, a marketing and pr agency that provides an entire team of creatives to business owners with missions to serve and heal the world. Marta has been named “Woman Business Leader of the Year.” Her book, The Minimalist Method: The Emerging Entrepreneur’s Guide to Peac…
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Join Antonino and Shawn as the interview John Henne of Henne Jewelers! Founded in 1887 by Rudolf Joesph Henne, when he and his wife, Margaret, made a $5 down payment on a building located at 6018 Centre Ave. in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. Today, Henne Jewelers has become one of the best known jewelry stores in Pittsburgh, PA. John Henne…
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Our guest for Episode 96 is Davis Slagle is the Vice President of BeeGraphix, a thriving business located in Fredericktown , PA nestled just south of Pittsburgh. He resides nearby with his beloved wife Chelsea and their delightful twins, Dex and Silver. What sets Davis apart is his innate ability to be an early adopter. When the pandemic swept the …
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Our guest for Episode 95 is Lindsey Hanlon. Lindsey has been a collegiate swimmer in the ultra-competitive SEC Conference. She now an entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. Oh…and she’s also a wife and mother, she and her husband, Mike, have four children. She has been on a journey over the last several years, beginning with joining an amazing commun…
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Moran Logistics is a three-generation, family owned and operated asset based third party Logistics provider based in Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975 by John “Jack” D. Moran and Maureen F. Moran, Moran Logistics was formed in order to provide businesses in need of supply chain solutions with an unsurpassed quality of service, regardless of the…
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Our guest for Episode 94 is Jennifer DiLucia is the host of Spill with Me Jenny D podcast. She is a wife, mom of three beautiful children and two barking beagles. She’s a proud Pittsburgh native. Jenny D was a Broadcast communications major with a Theater Arts minor from Westminster College. That’s where she started her own Entertainment Report. Af…
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Melanie “Taylor” Bradburn has a voice that almost any Pittsburgher would recognize immediately. She is cohost of the “Bubba Show” 100.7 Star’s morning drive radio show. A graduate of Monessen high school, and Indiana University of PA, she has never been far from her roots. For 28 years beginning her professional journey at WESA on the banks of the …
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Our guest for Episode 92 is Karen Scuilli. Karen’s heroic journey started with a diagnosis of parotid gland cancer in May 2012. She was left emotionally, physically, and spiritually unable to adapt to the altered self-image on the journey of survivorship. She experienced many changes and losses causing her to distance herself from supportive family…
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