Unscripted with Ashley Russo

As a young entrepreneur, Jackie has always been devoted to conservation and sustainability in the Lehigh Valley community. In this episode, Ashley and Jackie talk about the work that goes into maintaining FD Market Co and how following her passion led her to being a business owner.

Annmarie Supinski's love for fashion started young when her aunt gave her a sewing machine, and that passion has grown into quite the successful career. On this episode, Ashley and Annmarie talk about being business owners in the Lehigh Valley, and how Annmarie's 30-year experience in the retail industry has shaped her business, AM Luxe.

From loving high school mock trial to becoming the first person of color shareholder at Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, Maraleen Shields has had an outstanding career. On this episode of Unscripted, Ashley and Maraleen discuss their passion for the Lehigh Valley community, and how dedication and hard work can help anyone achieve their goals.

Growing up with activist parents, Adrian Shanker has always had a passion for supporting the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, Adrian shares the journey to co-founding Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and why it's important for everyone to have a voice and opportunities in their community.

After serving in multiple branches of the military while pursuing a degree in mathematics, Donald Outing became aware of the underrepresentation in STEM fields. On this episode, Ashley and Donald talk about his journey to Lehigh University as the VP of Equity and Community and why he chooses to stay in the Lehigh Valley.

Russell Fletcher currently is the first and only Black distillery owner in the state of Pennsylvania and the journey to his success with Mishka Vodka takes many turns. Listen as Ashley and Russell talk about his career in the music industry and why he's committed to providing quality products to those in the Lehigh Valley community.

Anita Paukovits was raised in a large family and early on realized the importance of strong connections and relationships. On this episode, Anita shares her journey through her multiple roles at The Children's Home of Easton, and how her willingness to learn allowed the Children's Home to flourish.

Originally born in Louisiana, Winston Alozie found his way to the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem when he moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2001. On the season 4 finale of Unscripted, Ashley and Winston talk about how the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem helps kids feel seen and heard and the active change Winston is making in the organization he grew up with.

Before she was the Associate Executive Director of New Bethany Ministries, Veronne Demesyeux, LMSW always had a passion for the non-profit sector and lifting others to their highest potential. Take a listen as Ashley and Veronne discuss what inspired her to pursue a career in social work and what she loves about the Lehigh Valley community.

As a young creative, William Childs was always immersed in art and bringing his ideas to life. In this episode, Ashley and William talk about his role as Creative Director at Kitchen Magic, the journey to his artistic success, and why he feels his career chose him.