The Orange Butterfly Effect

In this week’s episode of The Orange Butterfly Effect, I had the joy of sitting down with Holly Pilcavage, a CEO by 30, co-owner of Evergreen (a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre), marathon finisher, filmmaker, traveler and now, VP in Higher Ed.

Holly shares her nonlinear journey, from changing her major five times, starting her career in medical billing, and ultimately learning to trust her gut.

What guided her through it all? A question: Will I regret not doing this 35 years from now?

What if you did that thing now?

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Holly Pilcavage

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Hey, you’re stuck with me this week!

But don’t worry, I brought reinforcements in the form of Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass, one of the very first personal development books that actually made me feel like I could do the dang thing.

In this solo episode of The Orange Butterfly Effect, I’m sharing highlights from the book, reflections, and a little nudge to take action, not just absorb information and move on (yup, I do that too).

In this week’s episode of The Orange Butterfly Effect, I had the pleasure of sitting down (in-person) with Shanie Mohamed, a first-generation American, first-gen college graduate, nonprofit executive at just 23, mentor to many, and a dear friend to me.

Currently serving as the Director of Economic Development for the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, Shanie opens up about what it really means to do it first, to lead the way in spaces no one in your family has entered before, and to stay true to yourself while navigating cultural expectations, professional pressures, and the quiet weight of being “the first.”

This conversation explores identity, community, ambition, and the beauty of being scared but doing it anyway.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be brave enough to start.

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠⁠⁠ Shanie Mohamed

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In this week’s episode of The Orange Butterfly Effect, I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with Kris Jones, serial entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, philanthropist, and all-around good human.

You might know him from Pepperjam (which he sold), Special Guest App (which he co-founded with Damon Wayans Jr.), or his most recent book, The Entrepreneur’s Exit Playbook.

This episode is packed with chit chat about personal and professional development, self-awareness, leadership, legacy, and what it really means to create something that lasts.

Oh! And Kris reminds you that you can choose to be extraordinary.

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠⁠⁠Kris Jones.

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⁠⁠Get your copy of The Entrepreneur's Exit Playbook

In this episode, I sit down with the wild woman herself (and self-proclaimed 'neuro-nerd'), Melissa Roberts! Melissa is a fierce advocate for the healing power of nature, a community builder, and an unstoppable entrepreneur. She gets real and opens up about her transformative journey, sharing how personal struggles led her to discover nature’s hidden superpowers for mental and emotional healing. We chat about why stepping outside your comfort zone (and literally stepping outside) is essential, how building genuine connections can change everything, and the magic of the Wild Women NEPA festival in bringing women together to grow and thrive.

P.S. The podcast is now available in both audio and video! Wohoo!

Noticing a tech hiccup? Same.  I care a lot about your experience and promise it’s only going to get better from here. Thank you for giving me grace!

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠⁠Melissa Roberts

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⁠Join us at the Wild Women NEPA Festival!

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Sigel, author, AI marketing CEO, founder, and former ‘Director of Twizzlers and Jolly Ranchers' (yes, really), for a thoughtful conversation on curiosity and perspective. We talk about how AI is shaking things up, why perspective is your secret weapon, and what Jeff wishes he knew in his twenties (my favorite question). What happens when you stop pretending to have all the answers and actually start listening? Oh, and here’s a wild idea; what if we just treat each other like human beings?

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠Jeff Sigel

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The Middle Matters

Let’s talk about leadership and life! Join me in a conversation with the incredible Angelo Valletta-Chairman, CEO, President, C-Level Executive, Husband, Father, and Author of 7R’s of Leadership and Life.

What is Angelo’s favorite ‘R?’ Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue on how to show up as your best self.🌟

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠Angelo Valetta.

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The 7 R’s of Leadership and Life

Let’s talk about finances! Join me in a conversation with the remarkable Regina Rinehimer-advocate for wealth management, philanthropy, and empowering women leaders. Together, let's explore the significance of managing wealth, strategic planning, and the value of giving back. 🌟

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠Regina Rinehimer.

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Come join me in conversation with the fabulous Terri Hill—a connector, business executive, community leader, and expert pivoter! Explore with us the significance of pivoting, curiosity, and daring to take risks.🌟

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with ⁠Terri Hill.

Join me as I sit down with the incredible Jerry Moyer, a former pro soccer player, author, mind coach, and realtor. Discover the secrets behind Jerry's latest book, "Time to Fly!", and learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind for success. 🌟

Connect with the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Conway.⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Connect with Jerry Moyer.

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