Brand new series to feature the speakers for upcoming EMPOWER, The Leadership Experience. This all day conference will take place on Thursday, April 25 at Kalahari Resorts. We are launching the series with Mari Potis. Mari has been wtih the Scranton Chamber since 1998 where she develops programs and events to enhance both Chamber members and the Greater Scranton regional business community. She is also responsible for membership recruitment, retention, event sponsorships and advertising sales. She is sharing information about the upcoming EMPOWER conference. You can still purchase tickets online https://www.scrantonchamber.com/events/empower-the-leadership-experience.

In this episode, Mari mentions the teen program for 16-18 year olds, you can find more information on this programhttps://www.scrantonchamber.com/empower/empower-the-leadership-experience-teen-program/.

Join us each week as we share the stories from all the powerhouse speackers.

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In this episode, Jenna goes solo and talks about Networking while sharing some tips for an upcoming conference.

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We talk about New Year's Resolutions and finding your why. In this episode we mention the app Opal.

This was the Good Morning America segment on the app -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PNtWxi31Ek

Godaddy study- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-dream-defined-by-comfort-happiness-and-freedom-say-small-business-owners-in-godaddy-study-301866314.html

Carbondale native Joya Whittington brings her love of coaching back to northeastern Pennsylvania to elevate women’s fitness and wellness.

A three-time National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year, Joya spent eight total seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at Lackawanna College in Scranton. She also served as the Director of Athletics and Director of Student Financial Services.

Joya was an assistant coach at NCAA Division I Lamar University in 2013-14 and head coach at Goucher College in 2022-23.

She earned a bachelor’s (2011) and master’s degree (2013) in business from Seton Hill University. As an accomplished student-athlete, she helped propel the Griffins to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2009-10 and the semifinals of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals in 2010-11.

Joya married the former Ashley Wallis in 2017. They are currently raising a son, Levi, born in 2021.

In founding E-Motion Fitness, Joya brings a truly unique and dynamic approach to women’s overall wellness. For the new year, get a free 14 day risk free trial at E-Motion Fitness

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Jenna and Tara talk about some of their family traditions and what they are looking forward to for this Christmas.

It's been awhile since we recorded but we are going to make a better effort in 2024. We are back again, for the 3rd time. But isn't that what happens in life. It's not about how many times you fall, it's about how many times you get back up.

Michele Polito, moved to New York City at only 18 years old to pursue her dream of becoming a Fashion Buyer.

In 2003, Michele started her career as an Assistant Buyer and worked her way up the luxury ladder over the next 13 years buying and developing product in industries such as Intimate Apparel, Designer Men’s Shoes and Confections.

In 2015, Michele’s industry success wasn’t enough. Always having an eye for fashion and trends, she brainstormed an idea of HYD NYC. Using her knowledge of industry experiences in buying and product development she took a leap of faith. This leap will be the beginning of a stylish passion.

In 2018, Michele designed her first collection of exclusive handbags and accessories all made in the USA. www.hydnyc.com @hyd_nyc

In 2020, Michele opened her own candy business Electric City Sweets. https://www.electriccitysweets.com/ @electric_city_sweets

CAROLEE PIERCE played at Marywood University then transferred to Wilkes University to play women's basketball for Coach Tara Macciocco. She is now the graduate assistant coach at Springfield College. She talks about her journey as a player and the transition to now being a coach and what that looks like. Also, her dreams for the future.

Ariel Reed, a junior student from the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at Wilkes experiences shares her journey on building confidence through sport. Ariel is a girl's basketball player and full time student along with working on WCLH Radio90 Station Manager, Wilkes Now Producer, The Beacon Managing Editor, The Beacon Sports Photographer, Sports Management Club President and Phi Beta Lambda Treasurer. Follow her @arielmreed

The social dilemma is probably happening in all houses with teenage kids. Today we talk about what's the appropriate age for kids to get on social media and how we are trying to stay in the loop with the kids and student athletes. We get to talk with Mollie, a 13 year old who just started using snapchat. She explains how that's the main form of communication today with kids. Looking for help with your kids social media activity? We talk about the bark app, which you can sign up for a free 7 day trial. https://www.bark.us/signup?ref=5X7FJ6N