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RockCityCentral's podcast
by Mike Grande
A Podcast the Celebrates Local Community Entrepreneurs.
Episodes
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Author. Multimedia Entrepreneur. Mom. Wild Woman. Meet Vanessa Coppes.
Vanessa is the ultimate connector. It is not easy juggling multiple businesses and having a family, and Vanessa is exceptional at it. Vanessa arrived in the United States 18 years ago, about 8 months after meeting her (now husband) Josh. This is a great interview with a lot of tips for future...
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Christine Ruggiero: Owner of Liquivida Marlboro, Middletown and Palm Beach Fl
Christine is a force to be reckoned with. 36 years as a nurse, a history of forensics and a woman who continues to grow. Christine Ruggiero is the owner of 3 Liquivida locations. One in Marlboro NJ, one in Middletown NJ and one in Palm Beach Florida. I had no idea all of the benefits you can get…
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Lisa Elg and StretchLab in Marlboro NJ
In less than one year, Lisa Elg went from sales at the StretchLab Princeton NJ location, to General Manager of StretchLab in Marlboro NJ. After reading David Goggin's book, 'Can't Hurt Me', I learned how important stretching can be for everyone. Even if you are in the best physical shape of your...
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Madam Maha, Living the American Dream.
Madam Maha lives the American Dream. Arriving from Egypt after graduating college to be a teacher, Maha changed direction to pursue Permanent & Paramedical Cosmetics. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. You're really in for a treat. (732) 674-7226 www.madammaha.com [email protected]
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An Interview With Danny Kavaldo: The Human Flag
I knew Danny as a teenage drummer. Danny played drums for Checkmate and Pissed On. Pissed On went on to tour Europe in the 90's. I bet you didn't know that about Danny. Danny Kavaldo is a personal trainer who has written a total of 8 books on fitness. You may know him from his videos, seminars or...
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Valentina Sanchez Trivella: Making Visible the Invisible
"MAKE VISIBLE THE INVISIBLE" is a movement that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of cultivating mental health and promoting psychological care as a preventive method in the face of the suicide crisis that is being experienced internationally. Through STIGMA-FREE conversations and...
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The Beautiful Lindsay Kate: Survivor and Dietician!
Lindsay Kate Dolashewich is Survivors 42's Force to be Reckon with! She is Beautiful (with and without makeup), incredibly smart, funny and full of life. The world knows her as the 5th person to be voted off the island in Season 42 of Survivor, but back in Jersey we know her as the Dietician at...
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Pedro Trivella: Ignite the Basta Within.
A true American success story. Born in Venezuela and brought to Superior Wisconsin at 18 years old to get his Associates Degree, Pedro Trivella shares his amazing journey. An immigrant mindset of the American Dream has shaped Pedro's life that has touched the lives of hundreds of children. It was...
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Rita-Ann Schmick: At 4'10" she is a GIANT of a person
Spending time with Rita and learning about Foster Care was an amazing story about faith and love. I am certain anyone listening has a lot of questions about fostering. A lot of those questions were answered. Rita is running for Ms. Woman International and her platform is Foster Care. Her passion...
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Steven Connolly: From NJ Transit to the Country Roads
I met Steven at twelve years old, although I think he was ten, either way he would become one of the greatest musicians I would ever teach. From Brooklyn, to Staten Island and landing in Northern New Jersey, Steven has played guitar for over 30 years and now plays a dozen shows a month! Steven is...
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Michael 'Buddy' Rogers: The Handsome Man Barber
When you read all of Buddy's reviews at the Handsome Man Barbershop in Freehold New Jersey, you can't help but wonder what he is doing to get him over (100) 5 STAR Reviews! A trip to the Handsome Man Barbershop immediately reveals what separates him from the rest. Whether it's the warm welcome…
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Corey Schwitz from SkyDogOps: A must listen for all of those Adventurers!
I met Corey Schwitz in January 2021. Coincidentally his dad called me to wish me a Merry Christmas and we just started talking about Corey. Corey, it turns out was running a new company he started call SkyDogOps (a great name and a great story behind the name). SkyDogOps specializes in Salesforce...
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Susan Nardone: An Attorney, a Mediator and a Pilot.
When you Google Susan Nardone you will find that there are two Susan Nardone's, both attorneys and both from New Jersey. I was lucky enough to get the Susan Nardone who is Ms. International Elite which I just learned there was an 'Elite' Category. Susan talks about her life as an attorney, a...
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The Beautiful Megan Vladic: Miss International 2020
I had the honor of interviewing the winner of the Miss International Pageant, Miss Megan Vladik. Megan flew in from Chicago to do this interview and it was certainly worth the wait. Megan's platform is Mental Health Awareness and it could not have come at a better time; during COVID-19.
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Mike DeMarco of Motives Movement and Becoming a Real Business Owner.
Mike DeMarco, owner of Motives Movement in Millstone New Jersey is an all encompassing gym that provides work outs, nutrition and physical therapy. Mike speaks about opening his gym and going from a hobby to a business, his life during Covid-19 and how he intends on leaving his mark. Truly a…
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Ms. Olivia Martin: NJ International 2021 on track to feed 21 Counties!
Olivia Martin is not new to pageants! In 2019 she was Ms New Jersey America. In 2021 she is Ms. NJ International 2021. With a beautiful smile and a firecracker personality Olivia is set to feed all 21 Counties in New Jersey. Since she was 10 Olivia donated her time at soup kitchens or feeding…
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Miss Andrianna Acosta: A Family Girl at Heart who is Heading to the Finals!
Andrianna appeared on our show before winning Miss NJ International. Andrianna is truly the whole package. Beautiful, smart and successful. Listen in on all she's done in the few short months since winning the Pageant. Andrianna reminds us all to just give that extra hug...because today are the...
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Sarah Campbell: 2021 Mrs NJ International
Sarah joined us last season as a contestant. Now she stands Crowned! Sarah won her category and is now heading towards competing in Mrs International USA. Sarahs platform is IBD and shares her story. She also brings up her life growing up in a divorced family and the struggles she had to overcome...
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Kim Meehan and Mary Moulds: Two Unstoppable Blonde Bombshells
In our final 2021 New Jersey International Pageant Podcast Series we spend time talking to Mary Moulds and Kim Meehan. Kim Meehan shares her heartbreaking story of losing her sister to a drug overdose at age 29, just 4 months after her sister gave birth to her son. Kim started Support Sacks in...
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Princess Valerie Cullari, and her biggest role ever...being a mom.
Valerie Cullari is a Disney princess, an author, an advocate for bullying and is the voice for her two children. Valerie's platform is Autism Awareness. Both of her children had been diagnosed at the age of two years old and her mission is to educate others about the challenges parents face...
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Mrs. New Jersey International: Karen Correa PhD.
Karen Correa holds a PhD. sits on the Board of Directors of many institutions and speaks about her journey from bullying, abuse and homelessness. Karen's platform is Self-Love but can also be a host of other important things. Karen is a mentor to many people and a role model to many. It was a…
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Donna DeStefano: Woman International 2020 and a Force to be Reckoned with!
When I met Donna I could not believe the journey she has been on. From Faux Painting to hanging drywall (yes, hanging drywall), you would never believe this bombshell built homes! She is an interior designer, a real estate agent, a mother, a grandmother, a chef and an entrepreneur. Donna is a…
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Krystle Danza: From Broadway to Miss Hudson County 2021
Krystle Danza is a born performer. She has been a singer and actor most of her life! Krystle had no idea that after graduating from Marymount Manhattan College in 2019 as a performance major that Broadway would go dark due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hear how she handled it and learned how to…
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Sarah May Campbell: A woman who's mission is to spread Kindness and Joy!
Meet Mrs. Burlington County; Sarah May Campbell. Sarah is an AMAZING woman who is a school teacher in Pennsylvania, a wife, a mom and an advocate for IBS (Crohn's and Colitis). Sarah was diagnosed in 2018 to learn she had Crohn's disease. Hear her heartbreaking story and what she went through for…
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Andrianna Acosta: A Philly Girl who lives in Jersey with Unlimited Passion.
What an honor it was to have interviewed such an amazing woman. Don't just take her grandmothers word for it; this girl is Special! Andrianna is running for Miss NJ International 2021. We speak about her job as a marketer, winning Miss World New Jersey, Human Trafficking and Heart Surgery....
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Giannina Gomez: An amazing woman's journey from Lima Peru to New Jersey.
It won't take long for you to see how compassionate of a woman Giannina is. Giannina is a wife, mother, school teacher, a lover of all animals and is on a quest to end Child Hunger. Giannina speaks about the stark contrast in culture when coming from Peru and how different things were for her…
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Ms. Jersey Shore International 2021 Supporting Domestic Violence Victims
As Ms. Jersey Shore International 2021, and also a Domestic Violence Survivor, I feel so passionately about helping other women and children escape and heal from domestic abuse in their own home. Through the last year with COVID challenges, the Providence House of Catholic Charities has overgrown...
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Mary Moulds: A Pageant Queen, A Head Chef and One Hell of a Woman!
Have you ever met someone and felt like you've known them forever? Meet Mary Moulds. She is magnetic! Once you start talking to her you immediately recognize the beautiful woman she is. Mary runs the New Jersey International Pageant and is instrumental in giving the women of New Jersey a platform...
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Jacqueline DiPasquale, New Jersey's One in Five!
Jacqueline DiPasquale is the entire package. She is beautiful, smart, empathetic and is on a mission to bring awareness to bullying; a platform she has supported for over a decade. Jacqueline was crowned Miss NJ International 2020 in March. Jackie shares her story with us and speaks about life at…
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Mike Frantino: Family First Funding and the Smoothie 'King'!
Mike Frantino of Family First Funding talks about his journey from seeing Eddie Van Halen (at the Brendan Byrne Arena), to Family First Funding to becoming a franchisee of the Smoothie King. Smoothie King is located in Morganville New Jersey (The Costco Shopping Center). Mike Also introduces Bea...
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Jacob Moussa: Someone everyone needs to know!
I met Jacob Moussa in 2016 and we hit it off the first day we met. We are like minded, read the same books and we both love helping others. It's no wonder why Jacob is so blessed with a beautiful family. Jacob shares how so many things that came into his life were perfectly timed and you cannot...
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My Hero: Dr. Salvatore J. Grande
If you ever have the chance to interview into your dad, do it. This will always be one of the top podcasts of my career, along with interviewing my mom!
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Laraine Grande: Super Mom
Ok, so people have asked how I got to be so focused and determined. Are you born that way? Do you learn to become resourceful? OR, is it living in a home with a mother who is the person who you watch and learn from? In my case, having a mom who did it all, from starting her own business to fixing…
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Lisa Marie and the Hungry Hippie
Lisa Marie is a driven young woman who cuts no corners. I had the pleasure to spend some time with Lisa Marie and her journey that got her to the Hungry Hippie, an all natural vegan food delivery company she built all on her own. Lisa Marie set out after high school to become a Fashion Designer....
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James Raffone and the JAR of HOPE
James Raffone, the founder of The JAR of Hope. James is on a quest to cure his son Jamesy. Jamesy was diagnosed with a rare disease with no cure. James, along with his family have started a Charity called the JAR of Hope to help fnd a cure that will ultimate save his son. Speaking with James you...
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Aunt Butchies very own Pete Marcolini
Anyone familiar with Brooklyn, Staten Island and Central New Jersey knows Aunt Butchies. Aunt Butchies is known for its big portions and amazing food. But does anyone know who Aunt Butchie is? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out. I had the pleasure to interview Pete Marcolini and ask...
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Marlboro New Jersey's Mayor Jon Hornik
Join me and Mayor Jon Hornik as we speak about his tenure as the Mayor of Marlboro New Jersey. You'll get an intimate look into his role as Mayor and the life of his father Saul who would help shape Mayor Jon Hornik's career in the political arena. Mayor Hornik also shares a story about his call...
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John Buckley: The man behind The Buckley Report.
On December 17, 2019 I had the pleasure of interviewing an entrepreneurs entrepreneur. John Buckley has spent years doing what he has always done best. His intuition has brought him into a career where he can see the value [in just about anything] and turn it for a profit. Whether it is a Gibson...
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Kelsey Healy: Take the Risk or Lose the Chance.
Kelsey Healy is amazing for a lot of reasons. She graduates college in 3 1/2 years with TWO, (yes TWO), majors. One in Business and one in Culinary. She graduates at 22 and asks the owner of Frutta Bowls to consider franchising! And it all happened. Kelsey became the 1st Franchise owner of Frutta...
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Geo Hubela: I do it for THEM
On December 3, 2019 I had the privilege to spend some time with Geo Hubela. For those of you who don't know Geo; Google him! He has an incredibly impressive resume. Geo is a world renown dancer who performs, tours, choreographs and with his family, owns Icon Dance Complex in Manalapan New Jersey....
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An intimate conversation with Barry Habib
Join me and listen to this wonderful conversation with Barry Habib as he tells us about his struggles and how he rose to the top. Barry speaks about his upcoming book (to debut in the Fall 2020; Money in the Streets), his journey that led him to become one of today's most sought out speakers and...
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Dr. Schwitz: The product of an AMAZING Father.
On November 12, 2019 I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Mark Schwitz, one of the most successful Orthodontists in the State of New Jersey. With two offices in Central Jersey (Marlboro and Howell), Dr. Schwitz, to date, has 151 5 STAR Reviews, has impeccable service and an incredible staff,...
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RevolutioniZe, an Interview with Michele and Randy
Join me while I interview two AMAZING people. Meet Michele and Randy, the founders of RevolutioniZe. Listen to some incredibly inspiring stories of failures and successes. Learn how they have created an amazing culture and RAVING fans. This was no accident. They know exactly what they're doing!
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Jimmy Pecci and a Taste of Italy
Join me and spend an evening with Jimmy Pecci from a Taste of Italy in Tinton Falls New Jersey. Jimmy is a natural born hustler with a vision and a quest to leave a legacy. What is Jimmy's legacy? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!
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Rock City Central presents an evening with Bryan Klein.
Dreams Fulfilled; an evening with Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein, founder of The Max Challenge sits with Michael Grande and talks growing up, going to college and changing his course the day he graduated! Bryan exposes the 3 secrets to becoming successful and gives incredible insight on how to achieve...
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