Eric Czerlonka is CEO and Managing Director of Czerlonka Event Design and Management - an organization known for planning luxury events and excuting unique travel experiences in places like Marrakesh, Buenos Aires and Rwanda.  They also customize domestic excursions in the US to fit the personalities of their flourishing client base. To say Czerlonka has traveled the world is an understatement, but in doing so he has amassed a powerful community of connections that support him to create these experiences. Eric is one of five children - born and raised in Dracut, MA.  He had a nice childhood, but not an extravagant one.  His family vacations consisted of day trips to the beach or weekends in the mountains.  In fact, he did not fly in an airplane until he was 16 or travel outside the US until he was 30. Czerlonka chose to study Engineering at the New York Institute of Technology, and learned quickly that it wasnt for him   Four years later graduated with a BA in Adversting. What did he took afterwards?!? He spent the better part of the next ten years waiting tables and bartending - four of them at the Navy Pier!   The hospitality industry taught Czerlonka a lot about people, connections, service and relationships - all of which are integral to his business today. After his days waiting and bartending, he landed Director level jobs at the likes of The Boston Harbor Hotel, The Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, where he got the equivalent of a doctorate degree in Luxury Event Planning, Catering and Superior Customer Service. His path wasn't planned It was indirect. And it was hard at times But in the end, Czerlonka wouldn't change a thing Why does this man have a delusional belief in himself? Find out on 12/17... Apple:   Amazon:   Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Eq9c9rZG2EYzPlADWwCVP?si=d9e35ef5a77441a6

Jackie Bruno was a self proclaimed 'awkward kid' - very tall, curly hair and bit of a 'nerd'... But that didn't stop her from winning Miss Teen Massachusetts in 2003, or placing in the top ten at Miss Massachusetts USA in 2008 Sanwiched in between the two pagents, Jackie graduated from Boston University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism Post graduation, she landed a job with WWLP Media in Spingfield, MA, where she as a News Anchor and Reporter for 3+ years She then spent the next 10+ years at NBCUniversal in Boston  During her time on network television Jackie got to leverage her passion for writing and relationship development. She covered the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 and got to interview the likes of Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Anthony Bourdain and Jennifer Lopez.   Today, Jackie is the proud mom of two energietci little boys; a three-time Emmy Award winning journalistthe and the founder of Newsmaker Marketing - a full service public relations and marketing firm that specializes in video production, social media, content creation and storytelling. Why did she walk away from her television career? Who was the her favorite celebrity interview? What advice does she have for people that are no longer happy at work? Find out by listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify

Clint Hatton was raised in a lower middle class family in southern California He had a fun childhood Clint had lots of friends, played sports and loved his pool! And then his Dad moved in with another woman... That's when his Mom began to drink -- she soon became suicidal... At 12 years old, Clint tried his best to care for his Mom, but he wasn't equipped to do so... Soon, Client started to drink as well - and in high school he turned to drugs At 30, Clint's life was mess Somehow though...he got himself on track He married, had three children and created a ministry to help other families deal with challenging times Today, Clint lives in Dallas, TX with his wife and two sons - he's been sober for over 20 years! But, on September 23, 2019, the Hatton family reived a call that would change their family forever... What happened??? _________________________________________________________________________________ Listen to Clint Hatton's full story tomorrow on: Clint has trained and empowered over 10,000 leaders, impacting clients ranging from non-profits to Fortune 150 companies such as Starbucks, Westinghouse Electric, and Liberty Mutual/Safeco Insurance. At the heart of BigBoldBrave’s mission lies the empowerment of leaders to shatter limiting beliefs, conquer challenges, and fearlessly help others navigate the journey of life. This mission is encapsulated by the 5 C’s: Courage Creative GeniusCompassionCollaborationConscious Leadership Clint’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to be Big Bold Brave have made him a prominent figure in the world of transformational leadership.   Be a Courageous Human, live a Big, Bold, Brave life! LinkedIn:  TikTok: Facebook: Instagram: Website:   Amazon link (people can get the book from my website, but international listeners would need to go through Amazon):

Roughly six years ago - at the age of 40 - Candice Burroughs chose to take up long distance running  And over the next couple of years, the Mom of three from Rhode Island, decided to tackle the six World Majors She compeled Chicago, Boston, New York and London between the fall of 2021 and the spring of 2023 Between majors, Candice ran the Marine Core Marathon DC that fall before flying to Japan to run Tokyo earlier this year. Five down...one to go! Next stop? Berlin! But those plans were put on hold... __________________________________________________________________________________ Prior to leaving Tokyo, Candice began to experience pain... As she got dressed one morning, she felt a hard golf ball-sized growth on her breast There's no way How could this be? She was young, healthy and too active to be sick... And he last mammogram from five months earlier was clear! __________________________________________________________________________________ Candice was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breat cancer shortly after returning home Her treatment was rough  She experienced several set backs She also had a double mastectomy  And although, her recovery is not yet complete - Candice Burroughs is 100% cancer free... Listen to this inspring story about a woman the never stopped running!   In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can access this epsiode on 10/1/2024 by clickling on any of the links below. Apple:  Spotify:  Amazon:  YouTube:

Tom Kosnik; President of Visus Group Tom and I had a fun conversation about what it really takes to be a great leader And it starts with looking in the mirror...with Understanding oneself... But is that even possible??? After all, aren't we all jaded by our experiences, perceptions and filters?  Yes...right??? So if we don't fully know and see ourselves; how can we know, see or lead anyone else? Let's find out... @bles/ @ing-services/ #StaffingIndustry #PeertoPeerNetworking #leadershipdevelopment @jcegrp.com

Question:  What should you do if you are a paralegal with chronic neck pain that can't sleep at night? Answer:  Quit your job and become an inventor! __________________________________________________________________________________ Think I'm joking??? I'm NOT! That's exactly what Alizah Josette did! __________________________________________________________________________________   This is a fun conversation about entreprenership. self-care and doing good for other people I hope you enjoy it!   All episodes can be found on:  Apple Podcasts: @ast/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano/id1466812912 Spotify: @rU7tS8QMSpgYiMAtxByV  Amazon Music: a16e-729c-4199-a1c7-3ab954a45e55/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuE2FnUSwNhWDmOP9CIsEw   https://www.prworkzone.com/

Thank you to Donn Young for sharing his story of recovery. This is the second of three conversations with Donn Young. Our first podcast revolved around key life events that influenced his addictive behavior. In this episode Donn talked with me about the lure of isolation, the power of connection and the importance of being grateful. Listen on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano/id1466812912 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KrU7tS8QMSpgYiMAtxByV?si=dcd88d8e429449e0 Amazon Music: a16e-729c-4199-a1c7-3ab954a45e55/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuE2FnUSwNhWDmOP9CIsEw

Donn Young did not start drinking until his Junior year in High School - he was late to the game by many standards... Up until that point in his life, Donn was a quiet, introverted kid He avoided the spotlight and didn't have a lot of friends  Although most of the girls liked him; the boys did not... Donn didn't fit in...until he discovered alcohol... It was like a light switch! Why did he get help at 25? Because his parents couldn't afford to lose another child... Listen to the first of three episodes with Donn Young starting July 2nd! All episodes can be found on:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano/id1466812912 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KrU7tS8QMSpgYiMAtxByV?si=dcd88d8e429449e0 Amazon Music: a16e-729c-4199-a1c7-3ab954a45e55/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuE2FnUSwNhWDmOP9CIsEw

Mark Nussbaum was one of the founders of Signature Consultants, served as its COO for 20 years and most recently served as the Chief Administrative Officer of Dexian. Currently, Mark serves as a Strategic Advisor. One part visionary, one part anthropologist, one part lawyer, Mark manages to stay a step ahead — in business, strategy, IT staffing, you name it — while remaining utterly present when you talk to him. In all of his roles, Mark heralds the importance of getting to know and understand people. He leads by example. Growth mindset isn’t a buzzword for him. It’s a way of life. And he makes sure the people throughout the organization have the feedback and tools they need to learn, grow and thrive. Mark joined Signature in 2000, following undergrad and law degrees from the University of Michigan, being senior partner at the leading law firm of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, and serving as EVP at premiere medical real estate development firm Rendina Companies. He’s a passionate Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen fan (and a music lover, in general) who isn’t afraid to call on a favorite lyric to drive home his point. Mark calls both Boston and Fort Lauderdale home, but makes his way across the U.S. for speaking engagements about the future of work and the nature of companies. This episode can be found on:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano/id1466812912 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KrU7tS8QMSpgYiMAtxByV?si=dcd88d8e429449e0 Amazon Music: a16e-729c-4199-a1c7-3ab954a45e55/cut-through-the-noise-with-dave-turano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuE2FnUSwNhWDmOP9CIsEw

Jay Trivedi, CEO of Uphams Community Care, was a latch key kid raised in Medford, MA by parents that emigrated from India in 1973 with only $8 to their name. His Mom and Dad were highly educated, but their degrees from India didn't quite translate when they came to the US. Nevertheless, his dad was able to build a career in Psychiatry, while his Mom pursued her path in Anesthesiology. From the get go, Jay had an interest in medicine. He wanted to be a Neurologist, but since his grades didn't quite cut it, he worked as an EMT, a professor and researcher, all while taking classes at night to get his MBA. He joined UCC in 2004 as the Director of Operations and today he is the second CEO in the company's 53 year history. Hear Jay's perspectives on how funding, talent shortages and the cost of real estate is impacting the quality of healthcare in our underserved communities. This episode drops tomorrow morning on... Apple Podcasts:  Spotify:  Amazon Music:   History of community health centers   @jceconsulting