Episode 218 features the return of Bryan Shrouds of Seniors Helping Seniors Delco.

Bryan discussed his journey with Seniors Helping Seniors Delco over the past two years. Bryan shared how the business has grown, focusing on hiring mature caregivers to provide home care services and build meaningful relationships with clients. He highlighted the rewarding aspects of helping both seniors needing care and those seeking purposeful employment. Bryan discussed his approach to community outreach and relationship building, emphasizing a mission-based rather than sales-driven model. He also reflected on the challenges of transitioning from a finance background to a leadership role and the importance of building a team. The conversation included personal anecdotes about clients and caregivers.

Instagram - (610) 484-4866

Honorable Mentions:

Episode 96 - Bryan Shrouds previous appearance

Wolf's Superior Sandwich's

Rich Shane, RE/MAX Hometown Real Estate Agent

Episode 217 features David Kuhn of The Rods for Wheels Organization.

Rods for Wheels aims to help people with disabilities or those who have fallen on hard times experience the outdoors through activities like fishing and hiking. David shared his personal story of recovery from an accident and his passion for the outdoors, which inspired him to create the organization. He discussed the current and future services offered, including accessible fishing trips and plans for a handicap-accessible boat and all-terrain wheelchair. David explained his fundraising efforts, which include a website, GoFundMe, and collecting equipment donations. He also spoke about the challenges of gaining support from local businesses and the importance of personal connection and passion in his work.

www.RodsForWheels.org - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Ridley Creek State Park

CRC Watershed

Laspadas

Aldo & Manny

Double Decker Pizza

MOD Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Ridley House

Fainting Goat

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane RE/MAX Real Estate Agent

Episode 216 featured Fred Jackson of Nucleus Computer Services.

Fred spoke about his business and local experiences. He explained that Nucleus provides proactive IT support and managed services for small businesses in the Philadelphia and Delco area, focusing on preventing issues before they occur. He detailed their use of antivirus, firewalls, AI, and client education to protect against cyber threats. Fred also discussed the range of services offered, including network setup, disaster recovery, and IT consulting, and mentioned their ability to work with both Microsoft and Apple systems.

www.PhiladelphiaITServices.com - (610) 355-1980 - Facebook

Honorable Mentions:

Microsoft

Cleavers

Nifty Fifty's

Pinocchio's

Malvern Pizza

La Locanda

Taff Treats

Wawa

Brick & Brew

Media, PA

Azie

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane, RE/MAX Hometown

Episode 215 features Lea Bibbo or Superior Design Services.

Superior Design Services is a second-generation family-owned business specializing in full-service home remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishing, flooring updates, and concrete work. During the interview, Leah mentioned they have a separate restoration division that helps homeowners with insurance-related losses from storm or water damage. When discussing current trends, Leah noted that outdoor spaces and stamped concrete are popular, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, as people spend more time at home.

www.SuperiorDesignServices.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Jersey Mike's

Rocko's Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Media, PA

Sligo

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane, RE/MAX Hometown

Episode 214 features Hilary Greenhalgh of Proper House Design.

Hilary Greenhalgh of Proper House Design discussed her interior design business in Delaware County and the Main Line. Hilary explained how she brings organization and a traditional design aesthetic to luxury home renovation projects, emphasizing the importance of creating a luxury experience for clients through thoughtful onboarding and personalized service. They discussed current interior design trends, including traditional styles with vintage materials and timeless furniture profiles, as well as the growing demand for quality over fast, impersonal furniture options. Hilary shared her background in changing careers to interior design and mentioned influences like Chris Loves Julia and designer Katie Rosenfeld.

www.ProperHouseDesign.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Chris Loves Julia

Katie Rosenfeld & Co.

Highpoint Market

Tony Luke's

Tom's Pizza

Double Decker Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Media, PA

Spasso

Ariano

Ridley Park, PA

Laspada's

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane, REALTOR, RE/MAX Hometown

Episode 213 features Michael Mahalis of Vivid Digital Media.

Michael discussed his digital marketing company's services, including indoor digital billboards in local businesses, Google Business Profile management, social media management, and website design. He explained how their digital billboards play 15-second ads 4 times an hour in high-traffic locations like gyms and restaurants, providing businesses with exclusive visibility rather than competing with other similar businesses. Michael also mentioned their team of over 50 marketing professionals who specialize in various areas including graphic design, social media, and SEO. The conversation covered Michael's background, his father as a mentor, and his approach to helping businesses establish consistent online presence.

www.VividMediaTeam.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Rusty Roots Tree Care

First Level Firearms

Medi-Weightloss

East Coast Jewelry

Google

Leo's Steak Shop

II Brothers Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Springfield Mall

Sweet Spot Gelato

The PAC

Kids First Swim School

Luigi and Giovanni's

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane

Episode 212 features Schola Eburuoh of Hey Fix.

Schola Eburuoh is the founder of Hey Fixa. Schola explained that HeyFixa (heyfixa.com) is a website where homeowners can submit photos of home repair issues to get honest assessments of what's wrong, how much it might cost, and whether they can fix it themselves or need a vetted contractor. She described the platform as "AI-enabled but human-in-the-loop" with vetted contractors to address what she called "contractor anxiety" on both sides. Schola shared her background as a trained architect from Harvard School of Design who co-founded the company with Sophia, and discussed their mission to help homeowners understand and address home repair issues while connecting them with reliable contractors.

www.HeyFixa.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Toscano Pizzeria

Newtown Square Pizza

Wawa

Taff Treats

Media, PA

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane

Episode 211 features Curtis May of Practical Wealth Solutions.

Curtis explained his financial services approach, which focuses on helping clients minimize wealth transfers and manage cash flow rather than just investment strategies. He described his Money for Life Blueprint process and discussed working with real estate investors, business owners, and middle to upper-middle income families seeking work optional income. Curtis shared his mentors including Robert Kiyosaki and explained his "private reserve strategy" using properly structured dividend paying whole life insurance for capital storage.

www.PracticalWealth.net - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

The Practical Wealth Show

Trent Fortner

Don Blanton

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure

Ardmore Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Artillery Brewing

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane

Episode 210 features Merin Thazhathukunnel of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy.

Marin is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy in Havertown, Delaware County. Marin explained how Ivy Rehab allows clinical directors to create specialized clinics with their own culture and approach, emphasizing preventative care and holistic patient treatment. She discussed the importance of physical therapy as part of overall wellness, noting that Pennsylvania now allows direct access to physical therapists without requiring doctor referrals for the first 10 visits. The conversation covered Marin's background in physical therapy, her approach to patient care, and her motivation to help family members stay healthy.

1120 West Township Line Road, Suite 110, Havertown, PA 19083

267-281-5253 - Instagram

Honerable Mentions:

Little Sicily Pizza 2

Osushi

Hiramasa

Taff Treats

Ellis Preserve

Keep Music Alive

Rich Shane

Episode 209 features Jen Schoener of the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation.

Jen shared that UDAEF is a 25-year-old nonprofit organization that brings inclusive arts and education experiences to young people and the community, currently serving over 1,000 children through summer programs and nearly 25,000 audience members through Upper Darby Summer Stage. She discussed how the organization evolved during COVID-19, adopted programs like the Shaner Music Man Academy and Upper Darby Summer Stage, and received significant ARPA funding to build "The Spark" - a new facility opening July 6th at 1550 Garrett Road that will offer year-round programming and include a technology lab, recording studio, and black box theater. Jen spoke about the foundation's mission was inspired by her late husband Brad Schoener, a former Upper Darby School District teacher who wanted to provide music education access to students who couldn't afford instruments. The interview covered UDAEF's various programs including Music Man Academy camps, the Butterfly Buddy program for children with disabilities, and the new AMP camp focusing on music production technology. Jen emphasized the organization's challenge of marketing their programs effectively beyond Upper Darby, noting they recently hired a new marketing team to help spread awareness about their offerings to the broader Delaware County community.

www.UDFoundation.org - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Upper Darby Summer Stage

H Mart

Artillery Brewing

Station Tap

Pat's Pizza

Ichiban Buffet

Sparc

Taff Treats

Wawa

Holiday Inn Drexel Hill

Little Horse Tavern

Keep Music Alive

Barry Harris

Rich Shane