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BCW Podcast Network — 131 episodes · page 1 of 2
What’s Trending: Inside Mergers & Acquisitions — Opportunities, Challenges & Expert Insights with Daniel Ahearn, Financial Advisor & Vice President at Rise Private Wealth Management, and Matt McAllister, Chief Operating Officer at Statewide Abstract
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Advocacy, Leadership & Westchester’s Economic Future with Noam Bramson, Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Economic Development at the Business Council of Westchester
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Leading with Purpose—Inclusion, Volunteerism, and Opportunity in Westchester with Tibi Guzmán, CEO of the Arc Westchester, and Polly Lagana, Executive Director of Volunteer New York!
The Member Spotlight: Serving Success — A Look Inside Two Iconic Food Brands with Katharine DeCicco, Owner/Operator of Walter’s Hot Dogs, and Joseph DeCicco Jr., Partner and Head of Purchasing at DeCicco & Sons
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Inside BCW’s Clean Energy Action Conference: CEAC’s Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future in Westchester with Anthony B. Gioffre III, Managing Partner of Cuddy & Feder LLP, and Miguel Quintanilla, Principal of Collado Engin
What’s Trending: The Power of Purpose-Driven Storytelling with Jeffrey J. Cobelli, Founder and Director of Good For You Productions
Leadership Unleashed: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Higher Education with Dr. Seamus Carey, President of Iona University
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Empowering Youth through Leadership, Advocacy, and the Power of Community with Kari Rockwell, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and Diane Rosenthal, Executive Director of Student Advocacy
The Member Spotlight: The Future of Marketing & AI: Navigating Today's Evolving Business Landscape with Katy Dwyer, Founder & Creative Director of KDD Marketing, and Dr. Fern Halper, Founder of AI Foundations Group
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Advocacy Tools and Legislative Priorities for Feeding Westchester’s Mission with Ciara Mulligan, Advocacy Manager at Feeding Westchester
What’s Trending: Fraud Prevention Strategies for Small Businesses with Marissa Weidner, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Webster Bank
Leadership Unleashed: Inside the EDGE Program—Coaching Small Business Owners for Financial Strength and Long-Term Success with Jack Murphy, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at The Acceleration Project (TAP)
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Building Strong Futures Through Community Support, Furniture Assistance, and Mental Health Advocacy with Kate Bialo, Executive Director of Furniture Sharehouse, and Bob Marrone, Director of Public Relations and Board Advisor a
The Member Spotlight: The Importance of Lifestyle, Wellness, and Healthy Living with Dr. Keyur Thakar, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Hematology and Medical Oncology and Director of Lifestyle Medicine at Northwell Health’s Phelps Hospital, and Carissa Monde
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Inside the Affordability & Economic Development Task Force: Building Tools to Support Westchester Businesses
What’s Trending: Growth, Transformation & Integration in Healthcare with David Seligman, Executive Vice President, Chief Integration Officer & Market President at Northwell Health
Leadership Unleashed: WIN CityLabs—Connecting Students with Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Community Impact
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: The Power of Mentorship, Access, and Opportunity: Empowering the Next Generation and Strengthening Communities with Deborah Blatt, Executive Director and Founder of The Sharing Shelf, and Nicole Sheindlin, CEO of Her Honor Men
The Member Spotlight: The Future of Development & Design in Westchester and Beyond with Joe Apicella, Executive Vice President of Macquesten Development and David Gross, Executive Partner of GF55 Architects
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Innovation in Action: Addressing Today’s Health Challenges with Dr. Rajiv Ratan, CEO of Burke Neurological Institute
What’s Trending: The Power of Storytelling and Creativity in Today’s Marketing Landscape with Jacobella “Bella” Luongo, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Business Council of Westchester
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Corine Lurry-Mabin, President and CEO of Andrus, and Minority Business Success Award Winner
Leadership Unleashed: A Century of Innovation: Shaping the Future of Liberal Arts with Dr. Cristle Collins Judd, President of Sarah Lawrence College
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Nancy Cordasco Walsh, Business Development at The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises, Inc., and Family Business Success Award Winner
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Strengthening Our Community Through Hope and Access with Abraham Almanza, Senior Director of Marketing at Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, and Molly Eagan, CEO of VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Doug Thornton, Chairman's Recognition Award Winner & President of Accredited Limousine Service
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Steven Mines, President of The Mines Press, Inc., and Entrepreneurial Success Award Winner
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Beata Mastalerz, President of Northwell’s Phelps Hospital, and Women in Business Success Award WinnerLeadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Beata Mastalerz, President of Northwell’s
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Carl E. Petrillo, Chairman of Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc., and Corporate Citizenship Award Winner
Leadership Unleashed: Special Hall of Fame Episode with Ronnie Ram, Small Business Success Award Winner & President & CEO of Inspiria Outdoor
The Member Spotlight: Breakthroughs in Women’s Mental & Physical Health with Maria Trusa and Gina Capelli, Managing Partners of FEMM Parlour, and Kelly Keck, Co-Founder of Pleasantville Wellness Group and Sound Mind Collective
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Legislative & Budget Impact— Inside Albany’s Legislative Priorities & the Blueprint for New York with Chelsea Lemon, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the Business Council of New York State
What’s Trending: Redefining Work–Life Balance, Career Pivots, and Personal Growth with Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico, Co-Hosts of The Balance Dilemma
Leadership Unleashed: Smart AI Adoption for Today’s Leaders with Kathy D’Agostino, Founder, Win at Business.AI, and Nikhil Jagga, President, CMIT Solutions
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Empowering Women, Entrepreneurs, and Families in Westchester with Nikki A. Hahn, MPA, CEO, Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc., and Laura Newman, Executive Director, Child Care Council of Westchester
The Member Spotlight: Mastering Communication Under Pressure and Building Authenticity with Patricia Stark, President of Patricia Stark Communications and Founder of the Calmfidence® Method
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Leading Economic Development — Priorities, Strategy & Government Impact with Kat Saunders, Partner & Head of Strategy for Economic Leadership, LLC
The Evolution of Intelligence: AI Then, Now, and Tomorrow with Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP, Montefiore Health System, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
What’s Trending: Navigating Today’s Westchester Real Estate Market with Harriet Libov, Associate Real Estate Broker, Houlihan Lawrence and Armonk Brokerage
Non-Profit Voices of Impact: Supporting Youth and Strengthening Families with Ann Ellsworth, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam, and Adam Rabinovitch, Executive Director of Westchester Children’s Association
Leadership Unleashed: Preparing Students for Tomorrow —Vision, Strategy, & Transformation with Dr. Frank D. Sánchez, President of Manhattanville University
The Member Spotlight: Building Client Trust, Market Trends, and the Power of Home Staging with Jen Beato, Founder & Designer, Stunning Spaces, and Jennifer Martire Baukol, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Coldwell Banker Realty
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Views of the Voters in the Nation and New York with Annie Norbitz, Vice President of Research at Global Strategy Group (GSG)
What’s Trending- How NewYork-Presbyterian Is Redefining Healthcare: Innovation, Community, and The One with Paul Dunphey, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester and President, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley
Leadership Unleashed- The Future of Innovation: Regional Collaboration and Driving Entrepreneurship with Martin A. Schmidt, President of RPI
Non-Profit Voices of Impact- Shaping Futures and Strengthening Communities with Jonathan Alvarez, President & CEO, 914United, and Patrick Durney, COO, STEER for Student Athletes
The Member Spotlight- Unlocking the Power of Wellness, Recovery, and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Nicole Kana, PT, DPT, Owner, KANA Physical Therapy & Wellness, and Jennifer O’Connor, MS, ATC, CSCS, CEP, 500RYT, Holistic Recovery Specialist and Founding CEO,
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Inside the “Blueprint for New York”: Strengthening the State’s Economy with Ryan M. Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council
What’s Trending- The Power of Business Banking: Fueling Small Business Growth and the Local Economy with Vivian Morales: Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager – Business Banking at M&T Bank
Leadership Unleashed-Workforce of the Future: Leading, Learning, and Leveling Up with Valerie M. Grubb, CSP: Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and People Development Leader
Non-Profit Voices of Impact- Community at the Core: Tackling Affordable Housing and Alzheimer’s Awareness with Andrew Germansky: Senior Vice President, Real Estate, Westhab, Inc., and Lisa Kaurich: Director of Development, Alzheimer’s Association
What’s Trending - The Magic of Fall in Westchester: Celebrating Traditions, Sports, Cider & More with Westchester Soccer Club, Historic Hudson Valley, Thompson’s Cider Mill & Orchard in Croton-on-Hudson and Thompson & Bender
The Member Spotlight- The Power of Community Banks & Small Businesses: Building Relationships and Entrepreneurial Success with David DeMilia: President, Tompkins Community Bank in the Hudson Valley Region, and Dr. Heidi Davidson: CEO, Galvanize Worldwide
Advocacy and Politics Unplugged- New York’s Outlook for 2026 with David Lombardo, Host of WCNY’s “The Capitol Pressroom: How the NYC Mayoral Race and State Government Will Shape Business
Episode 14: Leadership Unleashed- Driving Healthcare Transformation and Strengthening Community Care with Dr. David Lubarsky: President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Power of the Rising Stars: How a Record-Breaking Bike Ride Championed Westchester’s Nonprofits with Matthew McAllister: Chief Operating Officer, Statewide Abstract Corp, and Heidi Winslow: Partner at DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LL
Non-Profit Voices of Impact- Expanding Affordable Housing and Building Stronger Communities with Ron Abad: CEO, Community Housing Innovations, and Mark Stagg: Founder & Principal, Stagg Group
The Member Spotlight- Evolving Healthcare, Marketing Modern Practices, and Putting Patients First with Nitin Gupta, M.D., F.A.A.P: President and Founder, Rivertowns Pediatrics, and Tarek Korban, DMD MD: Partner, Facial and Oral Surgery Specialists
Episode 13: Leadership Unleashed- Leading the Way: Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard on Redevelopment, Resilience, and Mount Vernon’s Future
Episode 13: What’s Trending- Leading from the Boardroom: Branding, Business, and Board Service with Alyssa Gelbard: Founder & CEO, Point Road Group, and Helaine Suval: Founder and President, Suval Consultants
Episode 13: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Advocating for Clean Energy: How Businesses Can Power a Reliable, Affordable Future for New York with Bob Keefe: Executive Director, E2 and Ron Kamen: President, EarthKind Energy
Episode 5: Non-Profit Voices of Impact- Driving Change Through Partnerships in Education and Healthcare with Ellen Bloom: Director of Community Affairs, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Sam Wallis: Executive Director, Yonkers Partners in Education
Episode 12: The Member Spotlight- Building Success: Insights on Branding, Business, and Career Growth with Stacey Cohen: President & CEO, Co-Communications, and Dr. Sunni Lampasso: Founder & CEO, Shaping Success
Advocacy & Politics Unplugged – Mastering Lobbying, Relationship-Building, and Client Advocacy with Taryn Duffy: Founder and President, Tarsam Public Affairs
Episode 11: What's Trending- The Future of Healthcare & Recruitment: Workforce Navigation and Leadership Insights with Alison Kuhns: Managing Partner and Founder, Everly Talent, and Beata Mastalerz: President of Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Leadership Unleashed - The Rise of Yonkers: Mayor Mike Spano’s Vision for Innovation, Investment, and the Arts
Episode 4: Non-Profit Voices of Impact - Leading with Purpose: Nonprofit Impact & Mission-Driven Leadership with Corine Lurry-Mabin: President and CEO, Andrus, and James Schutzer: Senior Partner, Alera Group
Episode 11: The Member Spotlight-Mental Health Matters: Access to Care, Workforce Needs & Community Solutions with Marie Considine: Executive Director, NAMI Westchester, and Damian Travier: Executive Director, Access Psychology Foundation
Episode 11: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged-Paving the Way: Challenges and Opportunities in New York’s Infrastructure and Growth with Mike Elmendorf: President and CEO, Associated General Contractors of New York State
Episode 12: What's Trending: Expert Insights on Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention & the 2025 Day of Wellness with Dr. Marci Goolsby: Medical Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center, HSS
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring AG Williams Painting Company President/CEO George Williams & Production Manager Nick Williams
Episode 11: Leadership Unleashed - Episode 11 with Host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Geri Pell, Co-Founder of Rise Private Wealth Management
Episode 12: Non-Profit Voices of Impact - Episode 3 with hosts Dr. Marsha Gordon and Linda Tyler, and featuring Kim DeMilia Executive VP of PCSB Bank, and Tiffany SW Hamilton, CEO of YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester
Episode 10: The Member Spotlight - Episode 10 with host Linda Tyler and featuring Angela Accomando & Leslie Lampert
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Cynthia Delfino-Birdsall, President of CEO of YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester
Episode 11: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged - Episode 11 with Host John Ravitz and featuring John Boltz, Principal at John J. Boltz Consulting
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Christina Chan, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at Regeneron
Episode 10: What's Trending Episode 10 - with Hosts Marsha Gordon & Amanda DePalma and featuring Mackenzie Forsberg of Genesis Realty Group, Sarah Jones-Maturo of RM Friedland, and Heidi Winslow of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten & Wiederkehr, LLP
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Jill Singer, Owner of Jill Singer Graphics
Episode 10: Leadership Unleashed - Episode 10 with Host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Ken Jenkins, County Executive of Westchester County
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Jim Giangrande, Partner at Altium Wealth Management, LLC
Episode 2: Non-Profit Voices of Impact - Episode 2 with hosts Dr. Marsha Gordon and Linda Tyler, and featuring Karen Erren, President & CEO of Feeding Westchester, and Dr. Susan Fox, President & CEO of the Westchester Institute for Human Development
Leadership Unleashed - 2025 Hall Of Fame with host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Sal Jamal, President of Chestnut Market
Episode 9: The Member Spotlight - Episode 9 with host Linda Tyler and featuring Regina Smith, owner of The Plant, and Mitch Kulick, founder of Feuerstein Kulick LLP
Episode 10: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged - Episode 10 with Host John Ravitz and featuring Dan Singer of Robison Oil, Michael Murphy of Murphy Brother Construction and Ron Kamen from EarthKind Energy Consulting
Episode 9: Episode 9 What's Trending - Hosts Marsha Gordon & Amanda DePalma featuring Andrew Castellano, Founder and Owner of Sharc Creative, Domenick Cocchiara, Social Media and Digital Advertising Manager at Thompson & Bender, and Mike Dardano, F
Episode 9: Leadership Unleashed - Episode 9 with Host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Josephine Bertrams & Nancy Dowling
Episode 1: Non-Profit Voices of Impact - Episode 1 with host Dr. Marsha Gordon and featuring Jan Fisher, Executive Director of Nonprofit Westchester
Episode 8: The Member Spotlight - Episode 8 with host Linda Tyler and featuring guest Dr Joseph Ricca, Superintendent of Schools at White Plains Public Schools
Episode 9: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Episode 9 with Host John Ravitz featuring Ashley Ranslow, New York State Director of the National Federation Of Independent Businesses
Episode 8: What's Trending - Episode 8 with Hosts Dr. Marsha Gordon & Amanda DePalma featuring Darcel Dillard-Suite, President & Co-Founder of Full Circle Health
Episode 8: Leadership Unleashed - Episode 8 with Host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Yadira Ramos Herbert, Mayor of New Rochelle
Episode 7: The Member Spotlight - Episode 7 with host Linda Tyler and featuring guests Steven Klapow, Director of Communications and Creative Strategy at Berlin Marketing & Promotions and Donvil Collins, CEO of VeeKast
Episode 4: WIN: The Innovation Roundtable - Episode 4 with Host Luiz Aragon and featuring Cynthia Delfino, President & CEO of the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester, and Wilson Kimball, President & CEO of The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers &
Episode 8: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Episode 8 with Host John Ravitz featuring Cathy Rinaldi, President of the Metro-North Railroad
Episode 7: What's Trending - Episode 7 with Hosts Dr. Marsha Gordon & Amanda DePalma featuring Juliana Alzate, Marina Colella, and Michael Murphy
Episode 7: Leadership Unleashed - Episode 7 with Host Dr. Marsha Gordon & featuring Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State
Episode 2: BCW Podcast Network - Episode 102 BONUS Episode 2- Special Episode focusing on Business Longevity with Host John Ravitz & featuring Gene Christian Baca, Peter Baum, Sonia Montano & Jill Singer
Episode 6: The Member Spotlight - Episode 6 with host Linda Tyler and featuring guests Dan Casterella & David Milowitz
Episode 7: Advocacy & Politics Unplugged- Episode 7 with Host John Ravitz featuring Al Samuels