Bucks Co Living

🚀 In this episode, Anthony from Bucksko Living sits down with June Hunt from Moon Dog Yoga to explore her incredible journey from the corporate world to becoming a yoga instructor, entrepreneur, and studio owner. June shares how stress, motherhood, and a search for balance led her to yoga, how she built Moon Dog Yoga from the ground up, and how breathing, mindfulness, and movement can transform everyday life.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 June Hunt – Founder & Yoga Instructor at Moon Dog YogaJune Hunt is the founder of Moondog Yoga Studio, an E-RYT 500 instructor, Certified Vishoka Meditation Instructor, and Ayurvedic Health Counselor. A former corporate manager with an MBA, she serves on the board of Trauma and Resiliency Resources (TRR), teaching yoga for nervous system regulation and trauma recovery at their Warrior Camps.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Leaving corporate life and following a passion for yoga✔️ How breathing techniques help reduce stress✔️ Building a successful yoga studio and community✔️ Yoga’s role in trauma recovery and supporting veterans✔️ Creating a healthier lifestyle through mindfulness and movement🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with June Hunt:🌐 Website → https://www.moondogyoga.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/moondogyoga/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/june-hunt-a3184241/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Bucks County Living, host Anthony sits down with artist, curator, poet, and community builder Ashara Shapiro. From her beginnings in San Francisco and Boston’s theater scene to becoming one of Bucks County’s most influential arts advocates, Ashara shares her journey of creating ArtWRKD, a gallery and creative hub that champions non-traditional artists and immersive artistic experiences. Discover how she's redefining the local art scene, fostering meaningful community connections, and building a creative future for Newtown and Bucks County.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Ashara Shapiro – Artist, Curator, Poet & Founder of ArtWRKDAshara Shapiro is a Pennsylvania-based multidisciplinary artist, designer, and gallerist specializing in wearable art and creative mentorship across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. As the founder of ArtWRKD in Newtown, Pennsylvania, she curates an experiential dual-space hub that showcases emerging and established artists, hosts dynamic community events, and ships custom creations internationally.   💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ From theater and teaching to visual arts and curation✔️ The inspiration behind ArtWRKD✔️ Why artist stories matter as much as the artwork itself✔️ Building creative community in Bucks County✔️ Upcoming projects, artist residencies, and Newtown’s cultural future🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Ashara Shapiro:🌎 Website → https://www.artwrkd.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Artwrkd/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/art.wrkd🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashara-shapiro-215325172/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of BucksCo Living, host Anthony Pinto sits down with Amanda O'Connor, founder of OC Social, former educator, school board member, and community leader. Amanda shares her journey from teaching high school history to building a successful social media marketing agency, discusses the importance of authentic branding, explores the future of AI in social media, and reflects on serving the Central Bucks community. From book clubs and business growth to school leadership and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable insights for business owners, content creators, and community-minded professionals.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Amanda O'Connor – Founder of OC Social & School Board DirectorAmanda O’Connor is the founder of OC Social, a Bucks County marketing agency that provides social media strategy and brand coaching for small businesses and authors. She combines her educational background with community advocacy, currently serving as a School Board Director for the Central Bucks School District.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship✔️ Building authentic brands on social media✔️ Marketing strategies for small businesses✔️ AI’s impact on content creation and digital marketing✔️ Community leadership and school board service🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Amanda O'Connor:🌐 Website → https://www.oc.social/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/oc.socialmediaagency📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/oc.social.media🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/oc-social/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this fascinating episode of Bucks Co Living, host Paul sits down with Annie Halliday, Director of Library & Collections at the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle. Annie shares the incredible story of Henry Mercer, the visionary collector who preserved thousands of artifacts from pre-industrial America and built two of Bucks County’s most iconic landmarks. From the legendary Doan Gang and Revolutionary War history to hidden treasures in museum archives, Annie offers a behind-the-scenes look at preserving the past while inspiring future generations to appreciate local history.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Paul Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Annie Halliday – Director of Library & Collections, Mercer Museum & Fonthill CastleAnnie Halliday is the Senior Director of Library & Collections at the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She specializes in local history and archival preservation, co-creating the exhibition "The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution" and appearing on the Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown. She leads the modernization of the museum's research services, record digitization, and community educational programming.   💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Henry Mercer’s extraordinary vision and legacy✔️ The history of the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle✔️ The truth behind the Doan Gang legends✔️ Preserving historical artifacts and community stories✔️ Engaging new generations through local history🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Annie Halliday:🌐 Website → https://www.mercermuseum.org/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/annie_in_the_archives/💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-halliday-5265b1368🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Bucks Co Living, host Anthony Pinto sits down with Jacqueline DeLeon, the creator behind one of Bucks County’s most influential social media platforms. Jacqueline shares her journey from a career in social work to becoming a trusted community voice, highlighting local businesses, supporting women entrepreneurs, advocating for important causes, and openly sharing her recovery story. The conversation explores authenticity, community impact, entrepreneurship, family, and Jacqueline’s favorite hidden gems throughout Bucks County.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Jacqueline DeLeon – Social Media Influencer, Community Advocate & Founder of Bucks County MamaJacqueline DeLeon is a speaker, social media expert, and the founder of Bucks County Mama, LLC, a lifestyle brand focused on local living in Bucks County. She leverages her platform and content creation to bring visibility to local businesses and events. Known for her sobriety advocacy, she is dedicated to uplifting the local economy through strategic collaborations, particularly supporting woman-owned businesses.   💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Building a trusted local brand through authenticity✔️ Using social media to support community and small businesses✔️ Sharing vulnerability through recovery and sobriety✔️ Supporting women-owned businesses and local nonprofits✔️ Jacqueline’s favorite places and hidden gems across Bucks County🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Jacqueline DeLeon:🌐 Website → https://buckscomama.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/buckscountymama/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Bucks Co Living, Anthony sits down with Heather Guidice, founder of Kona Compost, to talk about composting, sustainability, native plants, local food systems, and building a stronger Bucks County community. Heather shares how she transitioned from corporate life into creating one of the area’s most impactful sustainability businesses while also leading initiatives like the Bucks County Seed Share, Fill and Flourish, and the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance. From curbside composting to regenerative agriculture and native gardening, this episode is packed with practical ways to live more sustainably.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Heather Guidice– Founder of Kona Compost & Sustainability AdvocateHeather Guidice is an environmental entrepreneur and the founder of Kona Compost Co., a food waste collection service based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is also the co-founder of the non-profit Bucks County Seed Share and leads the Fill & Flourish brand, which focuses on minimizing plastic waste. An award-winning environmental steward, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and specializes in sustainable agriculture, zero-waste education, and community food security.    💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Backyard composting and curbside compost services✔️ Native plants and protecting local ecosystems✔️ The Bucks County Seed Share program✔️ Sustainable household products with Fill and Flourish✔️ Supporting local farms, markets, and food systems🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Heather Guidice:🌐 Website → https://www.konacompost.com/who-we-are📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hguidice/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Anthony sits down with Catie Turner to talk about growing up in Bucks County, life after American Idol, overcoming stage fright, and finding her authentic voice as an independent artist in LA. Catie opens up about her viral hit Prom Queen, her emotional new single Hurt You Now, the realities of major record labels, and why Bucks County will always feel like home. Plus, plenty of laughs about karaoke, Wawa, Oxford Valley Mall, and her toothless chihuahua Peter.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Catie Turner – Singer-Songwriter & American Idol AlumCatie Turner is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as a Top 7 finalist on American Idol Season 16. Known for her candid lyricism and indie-pop sound, she gained wider recognition with her breakout single “Prom Queen.” Turner has since released multiple acclaimed EPs, including The Sad Vegan and Comedy & Tragedy, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in modern pop.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Growing up in Bucks County✔️ Auditioning for talent shows before Idol✔️ The making of “Hurt You Now”✔️ Leaving major labels to go independent✔️ Dreams of Coachella & hometown Philly stages🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Catie Turner:🌐 Website → https://catieturner.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/hashtagcatie📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hashtagcatie/🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode, Anthony sits down with Michael Kanoff of Michael’s Jewelers to discuss his family’s four-generation jewelry legacy, opening two brand-new stores in Bucks County, and the values that built one of the area’s most trusted businesses. Michael shares stories from growing up in the jewelry industry, working in California and Atlanta, taking over the family business, and why customer service and community still matter today.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Michael Kanoff – Owner of Michael’s JewelersMike Kanoff is the Owner of Michael’s Jewelers in Pennsylvania and a fourth-generation jeweler continuing a family legacy in the industry. He has led the business through expansion and relocation to support its long-term growth, while also supporting local nonprofits and community initiatives.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Growing up in a multi-generational jewelry business✔️ Expanding Michael’s Jewelers into two new locations✔️ Why personalized customer service still matters✔️ Building a strong team and company culture✔️ Community involvement and supporting local businesses🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Michael Kanoff:🌐 Website → https://michaelsjewelers.com👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelsjewelerspa📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelsjewelerspa💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this powerful episode of Bucks Co Living, host Anthony Paul Pinto sits down with Heather Olsen, founder of True Healing Center, to explore her incredible journey from traumatic brain injury to becoming an intuitive trauma healer. Heather shares how she rebuilt her life through holistic healing, created a thriving community space in Bensalem, and now helps others release trauma, rediscover themselves, and heal. From parenting insights to emotional growth and community support, this episode is filled with transformative takeaways.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Paul Pinto👤 Guest:🏡 Heather Olsen – Intuitive Trauma Healer & Founder of True Healing Center💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Trauma healing and emotional awareness✔️ Holistic recovery and alternative therapies✔️ Building a healing-centered community✔️ Parenting and generational trauma✔️ Personal growth and self-discovery🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Heather Olsen:🌐 Website → https://truehealingcenter.com👻 Facebook → https://facebook.com/truehealingcenter📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/truehealingcenter🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this heartfelt kickoff episode, Anthony Paul Pinto shares his personal journey—from growing up in a tight-knit Bucks County community to working countless jobs before becoming a realtor. He opens up about the inspiration behind Bucks Co Living, the challenges he faced during COVID, divorce, and homeschooling, and why now is finally the right time to launch a podcast focused on small businesses, local stories, and community impact.🎧 Hosted by: Anthony Paul Pinto💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Career journey and diverse work experience✔️ Importance of small businesses and local relationships✔️ Personal challenges during COVID and life transitions✔️ The origin and purpose of Bucks Co Living✔️ Future vision for the podcast🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!🎧 Follow Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website → https://www.buckscoliving.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anthonyppinto💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Bucks Co Living is your go-to podcast for exploring everything in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We ditch the boring and bring you a wide array of fascinating local stories. Discover small businesses, local restaurants, historical insights, fundraising efforts, and meet unique people like ghost hunters and travel experts. If you live here or are thinking of moving to Bucks County, subscribe now to connect with the heart of the community.