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Pgh Dreamer's Pod
by Meghan Greenwood
Pittsburgh’s creators, thinkers & entrepreneurs share their stories and advice for budding dreamers PLUS short narratives to help boost your happiness and productivity
Episodes
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Clarise Fearn - War Streets Art Salon
Clarise Fearn is a creative entrepreneur and owner of War Streets Art Salon, an art studio and craft café in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves through casual, low-pressure creative experiences that awaken curiosity, play, and inner...
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Our Path Series: Nikki Panarello - White Dove Spa
Nikki Panarello is the co-owner of White Dove Spa, which provides a balanced and healing environment focused on mind, body, and spirit. White Dove Spa creates a personal connection with each guest, specializing in skincare and bodywork. whitedovespa.life Facebook and IG: @whitedovespa
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Our Path Series: Jen Lucas - Sacred Tones Healing
Jen Lucas' deep interest in the healing properties of sound and light therapy led her to pursue formal training and certifications in several vibrational sound and energy modalities. She is the proprietor of Sacred Tones Healing in Pittsburgh and serves as the Sound Therapy Provider at the…
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Our Path Series: Leslie Coffman and Danielle Palmieri - MindBody Yoga + Barr
Leslie Coffman and Danielle Palmieri are co-owners of MindBody Yoga + Barre in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Additionally, Solquest is Leslie's wellness business, which offers holistic reflexology, sound healing, and breathwork facilitation in multiple locations in both Allegheny and Washington...
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Our Path Series: Jade Granda - Joyful Events by Jade & Joyful Commons
Jade Granda is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, wedding and event planner, and host of the podcast The Cookie Table. She co-owns Brie & Baskets, and is the founder of both Joyful Events by Jade and Joyful Commons - a coworking and event space designed for working parents. A Pittsburgh native and...
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Our Path Series: Jessica Delio - JLD Media
Jessica Delio is the founder of JLD Media, where she blends photography and digital storytelling. She works with businesses, athletes, and events to create visual content that captures real moments and helps brands connect with their audiences online. In addition to her freelance work, she's a...
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Our Path Series: Jamie Grassman - Beyond Bedtime Books
Jamie Grassman is the owner of Beyond Bedtime Books, a quaint used bookstore nestled in the heart of Dormont. Thriving in her 17 years of business, the store offers warm, cozy vibes while browsing thousands of books. They sell books from every genre within antique shelving and bookends. They are...
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Our Path Series: Star Voorhies
Star Voorhies is the creator and owner of Lovella Wellness LLC, which includes a permanent jewelry line of service called LYNKDBYLOVELLA. Star is a serial entrepreneur, with services in both Pittsburgh and Nashville. She is also on the board of a Pittsburgh women's wellness drum circle....
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Our Path Series: Dakota Seliy - Colors by Kota
Dakota Seliy is a color analysis expert, hairstylist, and founder of Colors by Kota, located in Bellevue. Her personalized Color Analysis will help you understand which colors naturally illuminate you. IG, Facebook, and TikTok: @colorsbykota
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Our Path Series: Christalee Lema - Wild Child Fabrications and Eeeek! Creative Company
Christalee Lema is the owner of 2 companies: Wild Child Fabrications Hair & Makeup Artistry, providing services for TV, film, bridal, and events; and Eeeek! Creative Company, a creative branding company specializing in events promoting the creative small businesses in our city and promoting...
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Our Path Series: Lynn DeFabo - fdp studio+shop
Lynn DeFabo is the co-owner of fdp studio+shop, a Pittsburgh-based studio and shop full of artisan home goods. Lynn and her husband Francis created the business based on a newfound love of handmade pottery and stocking the retail store with goods created by some of their favorite local makers....
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Our Path Series: Brittany Lizon - Beauty & Beast Studios
Brittany Lizon (Pordash) is the owner of Beauty and Beast Studios, located in Cranberry, PA, north of the city of Pittsburgh. She specializes in all things color, blonding, and lived in extensions. Beauty & Beast is 3 years old, and Brittany loves bringing creativity and beauty into the…
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Our Path Series: Joanna Abel - Dancer, Instructor, Producer
Joanna Abel is a nationally touring fusion belly dancer, choreography, and producer who conjures fantasy and magic through movement. She's the creator of Enchanted Creature Ball, fairytale dance concert Dragonfly Dawn, and Pittsburgh Belly Dance Fusion Faire. She weaves together story, music, and...
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A Lack of Healthy Mental Stimulation: 5 Ways to Read More Books
Here are 5 ways to get you reading more books: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2026/02/09/a-lack-of-healthy-mental-stimulation-5-ways-to-read-more-books/
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Introducing Support Sisters: Women Supporting Women
In this special episode, sisters Alicia Delmastro and Meghan Greenwood introduce their Support Sisters initiative, which is a generalized women's' support group in Southwestern PA.
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Shaking In Your Boots: 5 Steps to Overcome Your Fear
Here is a list of 5 steps to overcoming your fear. See if it helps! https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2026/01/26/shaking-in-your-boots-5-steps-to-overcome-your-fear/
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Our Path Series: Rose Carozza - The Frame Dame
Rose Carozza is the owner of The Frame Dame, a mobile custom art framing business based in Pittsburgh. After she graduated college in 2012, she returned to her home town in Virginia working for and managing several frame shops in the area. In 2014, she decided to start her own business, the Frame...
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Healthy Incentives: 5 Ways to Encourage Activity While Limiting Screen Time
Here is a list of 5 ways to encourage movement while limiting screen time. Read the blog here
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2025 Our Path Wrap-Up
We had another incredible year of interviews with local women-owned businesses! Listen to this wrap-up to hear brief excerpts from the 20 women we spoke to in 2025.
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In a world where everything seems to matter...Question 20: How do you prioritize over the holidays?
5 tips for helping you prioritize what matters over the holiday season. Read: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/12/15/in-a-world-where-everything-seems-to-matter-question-20-how-do-you-prioritize-over-the-holidays/
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Our Path Series: Nicole Bukosky - Evergreen Stitched Goods
Nicole Bukosky is the founder of Evergreen Stitched Goods, a crochet brand she launched in November 2022 with the philosophy that if a project isn't fun to make it, it doesn't make the cut. Her work blends cottagecore charm with cozy coastal grandma vibes - think soft textures, timeless palettes,...
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The Best Reset is Nature. Question 19: Why Does Being Outside Rejuvenate?
This episode dives deeper into the benefits of spending time in nature and provides scientific evidence of how forest bathing boosts your immunity. Read this episode: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/11/24/the-best-reset-is-nature-question-19-why-does-being-outside-rejuvenate/
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Our Path Series: Lauren Zeznanski - Chestnut Ridge Drama Club Director
Lauren Zeznanski is a teacher, actress, singer, and the director of the Chestnut Ridge High School Drama Club. Lauren has always been a personal inspiration, and with her passion for the stage and a slew of invaluable mentors, she is using her creative outlets to motivate and put youth first as…
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Rest Is A Commodity. Question 18: Why Do I Feel Guilty When Resting?
If you're struggling to take rest, perhaps it's time to pause and think about why that may be. Take a listen to learn about some tips for reducing the feeling of guilt when it comes to rest.
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Our Path Series: Alecia Ott - The Auto Body Shop
Alecia Ott is the founder of The Auto Body Shop, a Pittsburgh based mobile mutual aid resource supporting bodily autonomy and community care. They provide free info and supplies and service info to support and empower folks to be the go-to friend for reproductive health, abortion care, and harm...
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Mentors Should Span A Wide Age Group and Have a Variety of Backgrounds: Question 17 – How Can I Get Help Making A Tough Decision?
In this episode, we discuss mentors and how a wide variety of ages and backgrounds can be very beneficial for brainstorming challenges in your life....
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Our Path Series: Erica Tamburo - Multiple Exposure Photographer
Erica Tamburo is an unapologetic, multi-passionate, and creative force. She's an international aware winning artist, speaker, woman in tech, and non-profit leader. Her passion is creating places we can all thrive! https://ericatamburogallery.com/about IG @ericatamburo
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Finding Comfort In the Known: Question 16 – Why Do We Enjoy Rewatching The Same Shows?
This episode touches on the psychology behind why we gravitate towards shows we've already seen. https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/10/06/finding-comfort-in-the-known-question-16-why-do-we-enjoy-rewatching-the-same-shows/
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Our Path Series: Marisa Quattrone - Zest Pediatrics
Marisa Quattrone is a pediatrician at Zest Pediatrics, the first network of direct care/concierge practices for children in the US! She is working to revolutionize pediatric medical care by focusing on relationships, access, and communication. The offices are comfortable with no waiting room, a...
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A Negative Spiral is Hard to Combat. Question 15: How Can I Stop Doomscrolling?
A short list of practical tips for limiting your doomscrolling habit.
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Our Path Series: Laura Stewart - Whole Rooted Wellness
Laura Stewart, owner of Whole Rooted Wellness, is a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness consultant, and health coach based in Pittsburgh, PA. Through a holistic approach, Laura gives consideration to the whole person, addressing the root cause of illness. Simple meal planning, incorporation...
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Solid Relationships Are Important As We Age: Question 14 - How Do You Make Friends As An Adult?
Today we tackle how important it is to maintain and/or establish friendships and provide some tips on how to make friends as an adult. Read the blog: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/09/08/solid-relationships-are-important-as-we-age-question-14-how-do-you-make-friends-as-an-adult/
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Our Path Series: Kimberly Hairston-Neal - The Modern Steward
Our guest today is Kimberly Hairston-Neal, founder of The Modern Steward, a professional home organizing and move management firm dedicated to helping people navigate life’s biggest transitions with ease. Their services span pre-listing decluttering, packing and unpacking, and turnkey home...
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Adults Who Want To Do The Things But Just Can't, Pretend You're In Grade School: Question 13 - What Playful Incentives Will Motivate You?
Pretend you're back in grade school. Use some of your teachers' best tactics to get you to stay on track. Read the episode blog here:...
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Our Path Series: Genevieve Barbee-Turner - Killerpancake Illustration
Genevieve Barbee-Turner, creator of Killerpancake Illustration, is a tarot card illustrator and two-dimensional artist based in Pittsburgh. She creates cursed occult wares including taro decks, stickers and stationery, fine art prints, and other decor inspired by horror stories, folklore, and…
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Showing confidence at work can be a challenge, especially if you're a woman: Question 12 - How Can I Be Assertive Without Being Called a Bitch?
Assertiveness is confidence and decisiveness. Verbal assertiveness needs to be supported by action - and if that lends to you being called a 'bitch', don't let it rock your power....
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Our Path Series: Shana Lohr - Inclusive Aesthetics
Shana Lohr is an NCEA Certified, licensed esthetician, a phlebotomist, a laser technician, and the owner of Inclusive Aesthetics. She began her career as a Pro Makeup Artist. Since then, she has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the beauty, medical, and wellness industry. Since obtaining…
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When It Comes to Improving Ourselves, Adults Don't Consider the Grey Area: Question 11 - How Can We Combat the All or Nothing Farce?
Self-improvement is a process, it's not black or white. We need to break the idea of all or nothing when it comes to bettering ourselves.
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Our Path Series: Heather Daerr - Lazy Dreamer Farm
Heather Daerr is the owner of Lazy Dreamer Farm, a microgreen/wheatgrass grower and cold-pressed juice/coffee shop in Washington County, PA. With a focus on eating and drinking healthy foods to improve life, the Lazy Dreamer Farm functions with the slogan, "Eat well to live well". They also…
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Adults Tend To Procrastinate When Priorities Are Not Clear - Question 10: When Would Be The 'Right' Time?
If you wait until the 'right time', you could be hurting your chances of happiness indefinitely.
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Our Path Series: Amanda LaValle - Speech Simplified
Amanda LaValle is a serial entrepreneur, having owned and operated Boutique Tree, a boutique dropping shipping service since Jan 2020; currently operating Fully InkSpired Designs, a graphic apparel company; and current plans to launch a private practice telehealth speech and language therapy...
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Girl, who is you playin' with? Back those tasks up!
Listen to hear how the Accountability Buddy sessions work - and be inspired by a success story!
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Our Path Series: Summer Rothrock - Leo and Lynn Jewelry
Summer Rothrock is the founder and owner of Leo and Lynn Jewelry. She hand stamps and creates casual jewelry designs that celebrate the magic of every day. In addition to running her business, she keeps busy with parenting two tweens and enjoying family adventures around Pittsburgh....
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When Your After-Work Schedule Is Packed, The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Commute: Question 9 - How Would A Balanced WFH & RTO Workforce Behave?
A balance is possible when you're thinking of a future workforce that wants to WFH yet the company is pushing for RTO.
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Our Path Series: Colleen Paulson - Ageless Careers
Colleen Paulson is a career consultant and the founder of Ageless Careers. Colleen has made numerous shifts throughout her career, starting her career as an engineer, production manager, and pricing analyst for two Fortune 50 companies (Procter & Gamble and FedEx). Colleen launched her writing...
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We May Think We Know What Self-Care Means: Question 8 - What Do You Do To Take Care Of You?
Self-care doesn't mean luxurious or time isolated away from all responsibilities - at least not daily!
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Our Path Series: Nicole Trombley - Marvel Ministries
Nicole Trombley is an empowerment couch, spiritual teacher, speaker, and the creator and found of Marvel Ministry. https://www.instagram.com/nicoleimarvel
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Spring Break - Our Path Recap
Check out our 2025 interviews thus far with amazing local women! https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/04/14/spring-break-our-path-recap/
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Adults Do A Lot Of Things, But We Rarely Ask Why: Question 7 - What Is Your Real Because?
We do and do and do and why? Especially when it comes to things we choose to do, instead of HAVE to do, it's important to identify our because. Read the blog: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2025/04/06/adults-do-a-lot-of-things-but-we-rarely-ask-why-question-7-what-is-your-real-because/
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Our Path Series: Sarah McDavis - Wonder Creek Media
Sarah McDavis is the Founder & Creator of Wonder Creek Media. She enjoys doing a lot of things, which sometimes causes problems, but most times it keeps her the right amount of busy. She is an author and illustrator of books for kids, a kids yoga instructor, and an improv cast member with the…
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Pittsburgh’s creators, thinkers & entrepreneurs share their stories and advice for budding dreamers PLUS short narratives to help boost your happiness and productivity
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Meghan Greenwood
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