Stories of Gumption

Episode 15: Past NYS Assemblywoman Janet Duprey. 

If you're looking to learn about an incredible career in public service, this is your episode. Ryan sits down to learn about the gumptious decisions Janet made during her tenure as the Assemblywoman for New York State's 114 & 115th district. As a native to the North Country, Janet shares stories from her childhood all the way to her retirement from the assembly a few years ago. We also learn a little bit more about her passions during retirement. Enjoy! 

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Original introduction music by Ryan C. Lee.

Episode 14: Zyaijah Nadler, Violence Prevention Education & Outreach Coordinator at SUNY Plattsburgh, Title IX Department. 

Episode 14 starts off with a conversation about risk... not risk management, quality assurance, or insurance... RISK. The game. Zyaijah Nadler, the 14th guest on the show, knows her board games and is a fierce competitor. After a fun discussion about her background story, Ryan and Zyaijah discuss current Title IX initiatives at SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as ways the campus community and outside community, can better connect, support each other, and build connections. 

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Episode 13: Craig De Boos -- Quality Assurance Manager, Norsk Titanium.

In the 13th episode of the Stories of Gumption podcast, Ryan sits down with Craig to talk about the importance of strategic thinking and choices. Asking "why" is a critical piece to managing risk and effective decision-making. Craig shares some great stories from his time in the Australian Navy, Plattco, and Norsk Titanium. We also take time to talk about Australia and a few other fun topics along the way. 

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Original introduction music by Ryan C. Lee. 

Episode 12: Congressman Bill Owens. 

Congressman Owens sits down with our host to share stories of his childhood (learning problem-solving right on the sandlot), his days playing college hockey, how he met Senator Ron Stafford and started the Stafford Owens law firm, and he also discusses his experiences as a Congressman for the NYS 21st (and at the time, 23rd) district. It's certainly an episode full of gumption! 

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Original introduction music written by Ryan C. Lee. 

Episode #11: Maria Latinville, Employee Development Manager at CVPH

After recently earning her Masters Degree in Organizational Development, Maria brings a ton of knowledge to the Stories of Gumption podcast. We learn about Maria's background, how she conquered 2 full marathons (including the Boston Marathon), how she landed in Plattsburgh, NY, and she shares some valuable career development advice. Enjoy! 

Original introduction music by Ryan C. Lee.  

Episode #10: Sandra Geddes

In the beginning of the episode, we take a few minutes to discuss the best and worst parts about long-distance running. Then, Sandra opens up and tells her story of perseverance as she hit a period of time she describes as one of her lowest points in life. It's a story of staying true to yourself and mustering the gumption to keep working hard every day. Eventually, hard work pays off. We close out the episode with a discussion around social media and Sandra has found success with it as a marketing professional. 

Original intro music by Ryan C. Lee

Episode #9: Mark Hamilton

Sometimes it takes gumption to navigate the crossroads of life. Mark shares his story of pursuing his dreams and how he seized opportunity along the way... ultimately taking him in unexpected directions. Mark explains how he became the Executive Director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority, how he (and his family) decided to start a community solar farm, and shares some detail on his newest venture: Capatus, a non-profit consulting firm with connections across the nation. Enjoy!

Original introduction music by Ryan C. Lee.  

Episode #8: Hannah Provost, CFP®

Sometimes taking the leap of faith to pursue your dream can be scary and exciting. How do you know when it's the right time to take the leap? In this episode of the podcast, Hannah tells the story of how she went from (what felt like) the lowest point in her life to pursue her dream career. The discussion also shifts toward the desperate need for foster parents in the North Country (NY) and around the country. As a foster parent who eventually adopted three children, Hannah explains the whole process and how you can help if you're not ready to foster parent. It's an episode FULL OF GUMPTION! Enjoy.

In episode #7, we dive deeper into the meaning of gumption and discuss some of the psychology behind the meaning and perception of what it means to have gumption. With years of incredible (and arguably reckless) stories and her incredible commitment to the community, Amy brings a full dose of gumption to this episode. Enjoy!

Episode #6: Tom J. Bull

Do you need some inspiration, positivity or perspective to kickstart your day? Tom Bull is your guy. He brings positivity and laughter with him every day. In this episode, we discuss the power of your authentic self, how Tom found his passion for working as a Life Coach, and (of course) we had some great laughs along the way. Enjoy! 

Original Intro Music by Ryan Lee