Episode 162 features Nick Voight of BLOCS.

Nick explained that Blocks, a scholarship organization established in 1980, administers the Pennsylvania EITC credit program, which allows individuals and corporations to allocate 90% of their PA tax liability for education-related scholarships. He shared the program's origins, detailing how Cardinal Kroll and William Fishman, the CEO of Aramark, collaborated to create an educational support initiative that has since expanded beyond Catholic education to include various tuition-assistance programs for different religious and private schools across Pennsylvania.

www.BLOCS.org - [email protected] - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Delco Steaks

Cocco's Pizza

Imperial Pizza

Pica's Restaurant

Wawa

Media, PA

Rich Shane

Episode 161 features Steve Reynolds of Delco Steaks.

Rich and Steve discussed the origins and growth of Delco Steaks. Steve explained that the business started as a pickup window in March 2020 during the pandemic and has since expanded to multiple locations. They discussed the development of the restaurant's signature cheesesteak recipe, which includes a seeded roll, Cooper Sharp cheese, and ribeye steak. Steve also shared the story of how the brand name "Delco Steaks" was chosen and the pride it brings to the Delco community. The conversation touched on the challenges of running a growing business and the satisfaction of hearing positive feedback from customers.

www.DelcoSteaks.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Marple Public House

Carangi Baking Company

Pizzeria La Familia

Italian Delite

Wawa

Charlies Hamburgers

Rich Shane

Episode 160 features Jes Vasquez of She Walks With Dogs.

She Walks With Dogs is a pet service business the Jes started in 2020 while living in South Philly. It took off right from the beginning. In 2023 she moved to Delco and where she provides dog walking services, boarding at her home and she will do drop ins to make sure that your pet is fed and cared for.

www.SheWalksWithDogs.com - (908) 405-1300 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Wolf Street Pizza

Piazza Napoli

Wawa

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Fainting Goat Bar and Restaurant

Hunt's Annex

Byte Size Cruises

Rich Shane

Episode 159 features AJ Blackburn of Byte Size Cruises.

Byte Size Cruises is a full service travel agency that specializes in cruising. Particularly group cruises. They have created several YouTube channels that help to educate and inform travelers.

www.ByteSizeCruises.com - 484-493-4482 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Hallmark Channel

Emilio's Pizza

All Town Pizza

Halal Food King

Genoa Pizza & Grill

Zesty's Pizza

Wawa

Nifty Fifty's

Rita's Water Ice

AJ's YouTube Channel

Rich Shane

Episode 158 features Mary Beth Dulin of Mary Kay.

Mary Kay started over 60 years ago. They provide skin care and makeup for teens, tweens, men and women. They also offer education. For Mary Beth it reflects being an entrepreneur and loves the flexibility of running her own business.

www.MBDulin.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Double Decker

Wawa

Dolan's

Rich Shane

Episode 157 features Tiffany McMenamin of Spinsanity.

Spinsanity Delco is a small indoor spin cycle studio that opened

in 2020. "It's a little corner of heaven in Delco". What you will find is BIG, high energy.

200 Fairview Rd, Woodlyn, PA 19094 - www.spinsanityfitness.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Rocko's Pizza

Emilio's Pizza

Thunderbird Pizza

Steve's Prince of Steaks

Wawa

Episode 156 features Aimee Rubin of Game on State.

Game on State is a retro arcade and candy store in Media, PA. They have a great party space for birthday parties, BYOB's and corporate events, as well as, anything that you can think of.

31 W State St, Media, PA 19063 - (610) 566-7529 -www.GameOnState.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Taff Treats

Anewway

PrintOnState

Delco Steaks

Little Anthony's

Wawa

Media, PA

Bittersweet Kitchen

Rich Shane

Episode 155 features Steve Conroy of Conroy's Contracting.

Steve and Conroy's Contracting is a building and remodelin g

company. They help their customers with their kitchens, bathrooms, basements and decks.

267-339-2790 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Pinocchio's Restaurant

Wawa

Media, PA

Rich Shane

Episode 154 features Wanda Banks-Green of ZAG Branding Solutions.

ZAG Branding Solutions is a full service branding promotional

marketing company. They empower businesses be bold with innovative solutions that captivate their audiences.

www.ZAGBrandingSolutions.com - 610-656-3015 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Delco Steaks

Colonial Pizza

Wawa

Longwood Gardens

Episode 153 features Dane Shoemaker of Shoemaker Films.

Shoemaker films is a video marketing agency that produces video content for brands and businesses. They do video work for websites, podcasts and the make ads for brands.

www.shoemakerfilms.com - 484-202-0420 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Primal Physical Therapy

Benari Jewlers

Delco Steaks

Rize Pizza

Wawa

Ridley Creek State Park

Teca Newtown Square

Rich Shane