No Wrong Choices

Sometimes, the answers to our biggest challenges can be found in a pint glass.  That is exactly what happened for Phrasee CEO Parry Malm, who came up with the idea for his AI driven marketing firm, while brainstorming with a friend, in the local pub. A self-described generalist, Parry is a great example of the modern tech. CEO; a creative self-starter who leveraged his wide range of experiences as a developer, marketer, and AI family history to identify and pursue a massive market gap. This episode explores Parry’s journey, provides a great example of AI being used for good and delves into what it takes to be the CEO of a tech. start up.  It isn’t easy!

 
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Vision, strength, and Puppy Love help describe the remarkable career journey of Entrepreneur Lisa Baronoff, Founder of the successful doggie apparel company, Walkee Paws. During our conversation, Lisa, a marketing executive by trade, shares how a product idea comes to life - from the first inspired moment to the digital sound of online orders piling up after being featured in People Magazine, on the Today Show and as a contestant on Shark Tank (she passed). Lisa also demonstrates how a Mom, who left the workplace, can return and excel on her own terms & how someone starting over can come to New York and rise to the top.  

 
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Community first, The Family Business and Humble Heroics are the underlying themes of our conversation with Bill Gillette, Deputy Fire Chief of Elmira, NY.  During this episode, Bill shares his motivation for joining the Department, walks us through the training process, reveals the dynamics of a fire hall and describes what a fire sounds like.  He also reflects upon his choice to follow in his Father’s footsteps – as a local fire fighter.    

 
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Part 2 of our conversation with Shelly Shenoy focuses on how she (finally) broke into the business – including a great story about roasting Courtney Love, two others about “No Becoming YES” and a continued look into the mindset of a determined woman who rose to the top of her profession.  Shelly is an award-winning Voice Over Artist, Director and Coach who is known for her work on The Walking Dead, Bat Man, Game Of Thrones, HBO Max, Red Dead Redemption 2 and countless national advertising campaigns.  

 
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YES! can be the most powerful word in the English language. Award-winning Voice Over Artist, Director and Coach, Shelly Shenoy, proves that a positive attitude and willingness to try (almost) anything can lead to success.  It also helps to be a smooth talker with a GREAT voice. In this episode, Shelly shares the “dues paying” part of her journey.  Hear how she danced her way into jobs, landed on Wall Street and fell into a real life “School of Rock” experience…on the way to a Voice Over audition that would change her life.       

 
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Hustle, determination and courage define the career journey of Pam Loshak, comedy publicist, who has supported countless stars such as Colin Quinn, Michael Che, Jim Norton, and Ms. Pat.  Highlights (and lowlights) of Pam’s story include: horrible bosses, celebrity scandals and weekends spent selling apples - shaping a woman who stopped at nothing to achieve HER DREAMS  on HER TERMS.  Pam is a success story who proves you can make it and excel if you keep getting back up.  

 
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Determination and focus define the career journey of New York Sports personality Marc Malusis.  Marc’s quest towards the New York airwaves began as a teenager and never veered off course – taking him through the broadcaster breeding ground of Syracuse University, countless internships and small stations until he landed a spot working with the best in the business: Mike and The Mad Dog at WFAN in New York.  Nothing was the same after that.  Marc shares the story of his career journey - from radio to TV - on No Wrong Choices.  Marc is the lead sports anchor for WPIX-TV in New York City.  

 
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Part 2 of our conversation with recently retired MLB Umpire and Crew Chief Jim Reynolds focuses on what life is like in the Big Leagues.  Jim shares his story of getting called up to the Majors, an inside look at what players, umpires and managers talk about during a game, recalls some of his favorite moments, provides great insight about managing conflict and shares his views on the game’s new rules.  Jim also shares which “magic word” will get a player or manager tossed from a game each and every time they use it!

 
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Blind faith, sacrifice and hard work define the journey Jim Reynolds took from a college umpiring class to the Major Leagues.  Jim, a recently retired MLB Umpire and Crew Chief who spent 24 years in the big leagues, shares how he stumbled on to his path, shines a light on the rigorous umpire training process and proves that absolute commitment to a dream can pay off.  This is the first of 2 episodes.  Jim discusses life as a Major League Umpire in Episode 2.  

 
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Hustle, hard work and vision define how Jim Rotolo rose up from the swamps of Jersey to reach the core of Bruce Springsteen's fan universe.  As a career radio guy, Jim has experienced the many ups and downs the business is known for.  He has taken bartending jobs to survive, watched others grab the spotlight and reinvented himself along the way.  But, Jim’s Hungry Heart proved to be Tougher Than The Rest as it carried him to The Promised Land of E Street Radio.  Jim shares his heart-stopping, pants-dropping, house-rocking, earth-quaking, booty-shaking story on this episode of No Wrong Choices.   Jim is Executive Producer and On Air Host for Sirius XM’s E Street Radio.  

 
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