By Stefanie Tsengas
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Frank Desico, a University of Notre Dame graduate and four-year starter on the baseball team, played professional baseball in Cleveland and has spent the last decade building a strong reputation for his performance and developmental work with athletes. As assistant general manager with USA Baseball, he helped hundreds of athletes secure college baseball scholarships. In 2015, he founded Ohio Sports and Fitness, which has since grown to include OSF Baseball and Ohio Sports Complex, reflecting its expanding influence.
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Lindsay Kronk (soon to be Lindsay Butler) is a Chardon, OH native who returned to Northeast Ohio 8 years ago after starting her real estate career in Chicago. She founded The Elle Kaye Group in 2020, helping hundreds achieve their real estate goals and selling over $100 million in Northeast Ohio.
In 2022, after losing her mother, Trish, to suicide, Lindsay and her husband Mat opened Kava Sol Botanical Bar, a space offering alcohol-free, plant-based drinks and a supportive community. Inspired by her mother’s artistic and loving spirit, Lindsay splits her time between The Elle Kaye Group and Kava Sol, where all are welcome to connect, share, and heal.
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Allison is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, and Functional Medicine Health Coach. Since founding Finesse Fitness in 2012, she has supported hundreds of clients nationwide with a range of health services, specializing in helping women with chronic stress, low energy, and hormone imbalances. She focuses on empowering women to establish consistent health routines, enhancing both how they look and feel through a holistic, inside-out approach. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Allison lives with her husband, their two-year-old daughter, and is expecting a baby boy in December 2024. She enjoys outdoor activities, baking, reading, exercising, and spending time with family.
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Dr. Kate Shoger is an Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist specializing in helping active women achieve their physical goals, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. With expertise in both orthopedic and pelvic health, she takes a whole-body approach to care. Dr. Shoger holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is certified in the McKenzie Method, integrative dry needling, and has advanced training in TMJ, jaw pain, and pelvic health from leading institutes.
In this episode we talk about:
-Explanation of pelvic health and therapy for those unfamiliar
-Importance of pelvic health awareness for women
-Definitions of overactive (hypertonic) and underactive (hypotonic) pelvic floors.
-Common symptoms and issues associated with both conditions.
-Pelvic Health Across Different Age Groups and Life Stages
-Key considerations for active women to protect their pelvic health
-Recommended exercises and habits to support pelvic health
Suggested exercises and routines to support pelvic health before/during pregnancy
-Tips for preventing issues and maintaining pelvic function.
...and more!
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Taylor Bruck is an Emmy-winning anchor and multimedia journalist for Spectrum News 1 Ohio, where she anchors weekend mornings and covers diversity and sustainability stories. Passionate about amplifying marginalized voices, Taylor began her journalism career at WOUB Public Media and interned twice with the TODAY show in NYC and Los Angeles. An Ohio native, she enjoys fitness, family time, and traveling.
In this episode we talk about:
-Building a Personal Brand on Social Media
-Obstacles public figures face in today’s social media environment.
-Advice for sustaining positive mental health while having an online presence
-Insights and lessons learned from Taylor’s journey
-Dealing with negative people online
-Daily Habits for Grounding and Authenticity
-Being Multi-Faceted in a Viral World
-The importance of showing up authentically and embracing all aspects of oneself
…and much more!
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Jessica Thomas is a Cleveland-based makeup artist of 5 and a half years. After studying and assisting under industry greats such as Tiyana Robinson, Sir John and Jacen Bowman, her love for beauty led her to her passion of mastering complexion which ultimately birthed Jessica's signature Camera Ready makeup technique. Since the start of her career, Jessica has been featured in Instyle and Vogue magazine as a beauty liason highlighting products for the BIPOC community, has led and participated in runway events nationally and internationally, worked as a celebrity makeup artist for Loretta Devine, Lisa Leslie, K Michelle and Carole King, as well as collaborated with brands to expand the shade range of their current catalogs to continue to advocate for BIPOC.
In this episode, we talk about:
-Jessica's journey into becoming a Makeup Artist
-What inspired Jessica to focus on inclusivity as the anchor of her career
-The journey with of finding skin confidence
-Managing acne, hyperpigmentation, and insecurities
-Pressures in the Beauty Space
-Navigating the judgmental beauty space while staying true to yourself and embracing authenticity
-Messages for those struggling with skin issues and confidence.
-Understanding inward vs outward beauty
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Anastasios Tseheridis is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health. A First-Generation Greek American, he draws from his background in psychology and sociology to navigate family dynamics and cultural challenges. After completing his undergrad at USC in 2005 and a Master’s in 2012, he worked in group homes, community services, and Children and Youth Services for the County of Orange, where he served as a clinician and intake coordinator. Known for his upfront style, he empowers clients to adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyles. His goal is to transition into private practice.
In this episode we talk about:
Personal experiences of growing up in a Greek-American household.
Discussion on how Greek cultural and family dynamics shape one’s worldview.
Exploring how guilt and shame manifest within the Greek upbringing (relating to other cultures as well).
Discussion on ingrained beliefs from a young age, how they contribute to feelings of guilt when deviating from family expectations.
Pressures faced growing up to meet certain standards & the emotional impact of falling short or changing course from expectations
The difference between family’s definition of success and personal definitions.
How to navigate family expectations while embracing authentic self.
Discussing cultural pressure to be “perfect” and how to redefine perfection.
Insight from a therapist’s perspective on understanding this type of guilt.
Explanation of what boundaries are and what they do.
Importance of setting boundaries, especially in the context of upbringing.
...and more!
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Tori Kurtz is a musician, producer, filmmaker and multi-faceted artist with a desire for deep connection and healing through her work. Tori’s creative expressions serve as spaces of meditation, spiritual exploration and healing.
Along this journey, tori has learned that her worth is not in her performance or success, but her willingness to show up exactly as she is.
In this episode we talk about:
-Tori's journey into music and art
-What inspired her creative path
-The process of writing her album, "Willingness"
-The challenges faced as an artist
-Dealing with creative blocks and periods of low productivity
-Navigating the urge to give up and finding ways to push through it
-Imposter Syndrome
-Managing Self-Doubt
-Showing up honestly, vulnerably, and authentically
-How to stay connected to your true self
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I started "Stef Speaks Radio" in 2019 and I took a pause in 2022. A lot has changed over the last two years, and I’ve changed a lot as well. I finally feel ready to turn the mic back on. It’s been a journey to get back here… a lot of overcoming my own limiting beliefs, fears, and excuses. It’s crazy how something that has always felt so *right* for me was the very thing I kept pulling away from. I don’t know exactly what this new chapter looks like; I just know I’m finally ready to start it and connect with this community in a way I’m deeply passionate about—one that goes far beyond fitness. Here’s to new beginnings, continued growth and deeper connections. Thank you so much for being here, I can't wait to to share this new era with you.
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Anna Dey has opened 3 separate Franchise Concepts- Anytime Fitness, Clean Eatz, and Smoothie King, as well as Lake County's first Food Truck Park, “The Yard on 3rd”. Anna is also a Partner in the Pittsburgh and Columbus Market Barrio Taco locations and will be opening a Vitamin Shoppe franchise in late 2022. She also created in 2015, "The 24 in 24", where participants attempt to run one mile, on the hour, every hour, for 24 consecutive hours. She has since developed this concept into a 501c3 charity, and it has raised over $1.1 million dollars and counting for local children battling life-threatening illnesses in Northeast Ohio.
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
- Entrepreneurship & What it's like starting & growing multiple businesses
-Insight on gaining capital to fund your vision
-Tips for seeking out an investor
-Advice for young adults in their 20s and 30s
-"Failing Forward" & What that means
-Advice on leadership & how to manage a team of people
-Obstacles / Challenges faced as a female entrepreneur and overcoming them
...and so much more!
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