Gettin' To Know The 570

In this episode, we learn all about Neighborworks, a non-profit organization operating out of Scranton, PA. We learned a lot as Jesse Ergott (CEO & President) and Teddy Michel (Board Chair) explained their organization's mission of enriching local communities with financial / housing education, neighborhood clean-ups, etc., throughout various areas of NEPA. In addition, we got a peek behind the scenes regarding how both Jesse and Teddy's passion and career paths led them to their current leadership roles at Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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To learn more about NeighborWorks, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we learned all about rugby and the Wilkes-Barre Breakers Rugby team that calls their home field Kirby Park. We had a great time listening to the stories of Nate Myers and Dominick DiSabatino, two of the Breakers team members who share their love for the sport, how they were introduced to it, and what they're looking forward to regarding the future of rugby here in the 570!

To learn more about The Wilkes-Barre Breakers Rugby, visit their Facebook and website. 

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We are so excited to be celebrating our 100th episode! We had the opportunity to sit down with a very special guest, Josh Balz. This is an amazing story about how a popular musician grew into a successful entrepreneur by starting his unique, local businesses – The Strange & Unusual, Noir Dark Spirits, and Parlor Beverage. This episode is all about Josh's passions and how he never lets fear hold him back from fulfilling his dreams. Find out what motivates him to continue pushing further to achieve his ultimate goal of turning NEPA into a destination location. From business philosophies and community enhancement to what life was like living in a band, you will not want to miss this episode!

Find out how you can win a $25 gift card to The Strange & Unusual, a $25 gift card to Noir Dark Spirits, or a 12-pack of Parlor root beer. 

To learn more about each business, check out their Facebook and website below: 

• The Strange and Unusual - Facebook and website
• Noir Dark Spirits - Facebook and website
• Parlor Beverages - Facebook and website

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Enrico Bartolini Sr. and Enrico Bartolini II, owners of Enrico Bartolini Designs. This is an incredible story of how curiosity in the balance between a piece of furniture and the box it went into inspired a lifelong career for a 25-year-old union carpenter. Enrico Bartolini Sr. has been a creator for most of his life and his pieces of furniture are all handmade with a story. This father and son team partnered together to create an incredible showroom in Forty Fort where customers can preview designs and then become a part of the process for their own custom pieces. You will not want to miss this amazing story of how a father and son came to work together.

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To learn more about Enrico Bartolini Designs, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we learned a lot about the process of pregnancy and how the unknowns and complexities of it inspired our guest, Jessica Ann, to start her company, The Happy Mama Place. She shared how her services help individuals and couples find peace and comfort in their pregnancies through a variety of holistic practices and Doula support. This was not only an educational episode, it was motivational to hear her drive in building a business while being a mom. 

To learn more about Tha Happy Mama Place, visit their Facebook and website. 

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Nardella, owner of Loyalty Barber Shop in Archbald. This is an exciting and relatable story about how an undecided future and the literal flip of a coin granted Brian the business of his dreams. You won't want to miss hearing about his journey through moving across the East Coast, changing career paths, and ultimately what motivated him to create his shop. From being a police offer to learning graphic design, his life experiences helped formulate the unique brand that stands today.

Find out how you can win a $25 gift card to Loyalty Barber Shop in Archbald.

To learn more about Loyalty Barber Shop, visit their Facebook and website. 

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Brock Vieney, owner of Brock's Fresh Bread. Brock bakes over 150 different varieties of fresh bread. Find out the story about how a craving for homemade pumpkin bread inspired a passionate new business venture. We cover everything from who he was growing up, being a cook at local restaurants, and his vision for the future of his business. Tune in to find out how you can win a FREE month of his bread subscription.

To learn more about Brock's Fresh Bread, visit his Facebook. 

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Pantano, owner of Tuxedo Junction. Find out how a risk taken by his mother to support her son's dream, was only the beginning of the success Mike was about to incur through his hard work and determination. You won't want to miss hearing the story of his history, from being a marine to finding his wife, to traveling the world and everything in between.

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To learn more about Tuxedo Junction, visit their Facebook or website. 

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Eric Wagner, General Manager of Best Cigar Pub. Tune in for a story about Eric's journey that led him through his experiences as a restaurant owner in Wilkes-Barre to his time as a chef and inevitably his transition to his current role in management. In addition, he shared a personal battle he had with a rare health condition that changed his life and perspective as a father, husband, and his level of dedication to his company. Find out how you can win a $50 gift card! 

To learn more about Best Cigar Pub, visit their Facebook or website. 

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We had the opportunity to sit down with  Lakota Gambill and Mark Maglioli, owners of Old Man John's Apiary and Apothecary. Tune in for the story about who they were growing up, and what ultimately inspired them to change their careers and bee-come beekeepers! An unlikely career option turned into a full-time passion project for this couple. You won't want to miss their un-bee-lievable story. Find out how you can win a $25 gift card!

To learn more about  Old Man John's Apiary, visit their Facebook or website. 

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