Talk Of Fame Podcast

In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with Nicola Dale! Nicola is a former Sommelier in the Sky, international cabin crew professional of 30+ years, and co-host of the Over The Back Fence Podcast, a podcast where Nicola and her best friend Di Edwards share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging.

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with William Ramey! William is leading teams in one of the most austere and complex environments on planet Earth, William brings to life the power of collaboration, shared leadership and team creativity. William Is the owner of Shared Leadership, LLC, a veteran-owned team development solutions provider. William has honed his expertise leading teams in Fortune 50 companies and the U.S. Army. He obtained his doctorate from Drexel University with a focus on organizational behavior. Will delivers a dynamic experience for audiences by blending his experience as a US Army combat veteran and leadership researcher.

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with Jeannine Luby! Jeannine is a professional speaker, workshop leader, educator, comedian, and podcaster who proves it’s never too late to find—and use—your voice. Growing up in a middle-class, Catholic household, Jeannine learned early on how to balance speaking up at home while striving to make the nuns proud in public. A self-proclaimed late bloomer, she didn’t fully embrace her creative side until her 20s, when she discovered improv and stand-up comedy. That turning point led her to leave a corporate marketing communications career in the healthcare field over a decade ago and pursue a dynamic gig-based life. Today, Jeannine runs her business Laugh to Live!, teaches mass communication, performs comedy at wineries, leads educational workshops, creates marketing content for clients, crafts wine cork earrings, and hosts the podcast Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, where she highlights women doing kick-ass things.

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats Caroline Jones! Caroline has accomplished more than most will in a lifetime: Authoring four children’s books, presenting a TEDx Talk, and even serving as Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2022. She’s a woman in business and is also pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics at UPenn. 

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with  Kylie Montigney Interviewed Shannon Cerulli, who is the Owner & Director of Joyce School of Irish dance, which is a non-competitive Irish step dancing school based in Pittston, PA.

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with Linda O’Boyle Zaneski. Linda is a former Miss Pennsylvania who took home a community service and talent award at the Miss America Pageant in 1991. She was Mrs. Pennsylvania United States in 1996 and was a top 15 finalist in Las Vegas. She was Mrs. Pennsylvania International 2022 before retiring from the competitive pageant world. She has been a certified pageant judge, director, contestant and loved many years of being a pageant mom. She remains proud that she was the Pittston Tomato Festival Queen in 1988! Linda has been recognized for over 38 years of volunteer service with the Alzheimer’s Association and currently sits on the Governor’s State Task Force for Alzheimer’s. She is a certified Dementia Champion and a three time Walk Chairperson. She continues to serve on the NEPA Walk to End Alzheimer’s and fundraises for her team. Again, this year, she reached Grand Champion status by raising money from her annual Duck Derby and through sales of her latest children’s book- A Walk for GG Lou. Linda is also very active with Lions Clubs International- the largest service organization in the world. She has served in many positions at the club level, including Club President and Club Secretary. She served as the District 14-W (Luzerne County) District Governor in 2022- 2023 and is currently the State Council Chairperson for 2023-24. She has received several awards for her service including the International Presidential Medal for Leadership- the second highest award in International Lions. Professionally, Linda is employed by the US Dept of Veteran Affairs and is a National Program Manager for Facility Based Care in the office of Geriatrics and Extended Care. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing and two Masters degrees- one in Health Care Administration and one in Nursing. She has earned 3 certifications (gerontological nursing, case management and Certification as a Dementia Care Specialist) She also maintains an active nursing home administrator license. Linda is an adjunct professor at Wilkes University in the School of Nursing. Linda resides in Edwardsville with her husband Stan. They have 2 children, Rebecca, who earned her Masters in Organizational Management in Healthcare from Misericordia University in 2020; and Stanley, who earned his Master’s Degree in Business Management from Ithaca College in New York in 2022.

Listen in as we discuss Linda’s Mrs. Pennsylvania journey. You’ll be inspired by her dedication to inspiring others through her experience as Mrs. Pennsylvania and her work with Alzheimer’s. 

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney talks with Jeremy Lewan. Jeremy joined the Stormtracker 16 weather team in November 2022 as a part-time, fill-in meteorologist. In January 2024, he joined the team permanently as the full-time weekday and weekend evening meteorologist. He was named the 2024 Gold Winner in Weather Coverage for our area by the Times Leader Media Group's "Best of the Best" competition. You can find Jeremy with Scott Schaffer and Lisa Washington on the 7, 10 and 11 PM news, Wednesday through Friday, and with Chelsea Strub on the weekend evening shows. Ever since he was 5 years old, he’s wanted to be a meteorologist. For his 6th birthday, his mother bought him a children’s weather station and, that same year, his kindergarten teacher allowed him to present daily weather reports in front of the class After majoring in Environmental Science & Sustainability at High Tech High School in North Bergen, New Jersey, he majored in Meteorology at the Honors College of Rutgers University—New Brunswick in New Jersey. In May 2022, he graduated Meteorology Student of the Yearwith his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a perfect 4.0 GPA. For all 18 years of his education—from kindergarten through graduation from college—Jeremy has earned nothing less than an A in every class he has ever taken. Throughout his 4 years at High Tech High School, he received an A+ in all 42 out of 42 classes he took. He was the only National NBC News Climate Unit Intern in the entire country for 3 consecutive semesters from Summer 2021 to Spring 2022, working at 30 Rock in New York City. He prepared and produced weather content for the TODAY Show with Al Roker, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, MSNBC/NBC News Now, and more. Also in his senior year, Jeremy was the only recipient in the country of the American Meteorological Society's Top-Prize $10,000 Orville Family Scholarship.

Listen in as we discuss Jeremy’s journey becoming a Meteorologist. You’ll be inspired by his dedication to inspiring others through storytelling & weather!!

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney & her friend Vanessa talk with Jenna Lombardo. Jenna Lombardo who is the Founder & Director of Chance to Dance which is a Charity dance team based in Pittston, PA that supports various organizations such as NEPA Inclusive that are raising money for their Fifth annual Chance to Dance show on June 24th and 25th behind the Pittston Memorial Library.  

Listen in as we discuss Jenna’s  journey advocating for dance and an inclusive place. You’ll be inspired by her dedication to making places more inclusive.

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney talks with Allison Bond. Allison is the founder of the Kindness Through Letters Mission Project (KTLM). Bond is from Lincoln, Arkansas. Bond started KTLM during the COVID pandemic by writing five letters. She has written thousands of letters to soldiers, inmates, and others in need. Bond's mission is to spread God's love and bring hope to people. Bond was born a preemie at 25 weeks and has mild cerebral palsy.  She has been interviewed about KTLM across the United States. Bond encourages others to send cards or write letters to people! 

Listen in as we discuss Allison’s journey advocating for kindness. You’ll be inspired by her dedication to inspiring others through letters & kindness!

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In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney talks with  Bibi Hakim. Bibi is a passionate advocate for mental health and gender equality, with an impressive background in political science and public administration from the University of Ottawa, where she focused on international relations and mental health policy. She previously served as a Legislative Assistant in the Parliament of Canada, where she worked closely with Members of Parliament, analyzing bills, legislative amendments, and committee reports on international trade, science and technology, government operations, and more. Her commitment to global advocacy led her to the United Nations Population Fund’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Thailand. There, Bibi championed initiatives to eliminate gender-based violence, promote gender equality, and strengthen international mental health advocacy. She played a key role in regional consultations for the UN Commission on the Status of Women and developed a monitoring and evaluation platform used across UNFPA regional and country offices. Bibi is also the founder of Project Breaking Barriers, a campus-based initiative that creates safe spaces for students to decompress and learn mental wellness practices. Her efforts sparked faculty-wide recognition, leading to the creation of a scholarship supporting students facing mental health and financial struggles. Her advocacy work has reached the federal level—Bibi authored a policy proposal calling for accessible, affordable, and inclusive mental health services. This proposal was adopted by three major political parties during the 2021 election and helped pave the way for the establishment of Canada’s first federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Bibi is also a proud recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold, Silver, Bronze, and commemorative Diamond Awards. 

Listen in as we discuss Bibi’s journey advocating for Mental Health. You’ll be inspired by her dedication to inspiring others through advocating for people with depression & anxiety.

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