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Cultivate with Alex Canavan — 136 episodes
#127: Faith, Design & the Beautiful Life ft. Tanya Hembree
#126: CNYWS Welcome Reception ft. Alex Canavan & Elena Bombardier
#125: From Nursing to Entrepreneurship ft. Gwen Crossett
#124: Stronger Than You Think ft. Sara Grace Nickle
#123: Betting on Yourself ft. Laura Capparelli
#122: Faith, Fertility, and Rethinking Everything ft. Dr. Robert Kiltz
#121: What Your Numbers Are Telling You ft. Andriana Cannon
#120: Entrepreneurship and Affordable Housing ft. Ryan Benz
#119: Decades on Air ft. Amy Robbins
#118: Building Success From Scratch ft. Caragh Fahy
#117: Designing an Intentional Retreat (Part 2) ft. Vanderkamp Partners
#116: Designing an Intentional Retreat (Part 1) ft. Vanderkamp Partners
#115: Building Financial Futures ft. Kristin Thompson Henry
#114: Taking Risks, Going Viral ft. Valentino Indelicato
Solo Ep. #3: Reflection, Vision, and My Word for 2026 ft. Alex Canavan
#113: Managing ADHD as an Entrepreneur ft. Dr. John Torrens
#112: Building Relationships, Breaking Barriers ft. Marya Wlos
#111: How Growing Emerald Meant Letting Go ft. Michele Roesch
#110: Constructing Community ft. Andy Breuer
#109: Building Safety and Healing ft. Vera House Leadership
#108: Recharging and How Innovation Happens ft. Rob Simpson
#107: Micron, White Pine, and the Future of CNY ft. Ryan McMahon
#106: The Magic of Great Hospitality ft. Lindsey Cole-Branca
#105: Building Syracuse’s Future and What Comes Next ft. Mayor Ben Walsh
#104: From Content to Connection ft. Aryal Smith
#103: Empowering Women Through Every Stage ft. Maria Gigante-Baggett
#102: Developing with Compassion ft. Evelyn Ingram
#101: Building Community Through Movement ft. Gabrielle Lloyd
100th Episode Special: Tim's Pumpkin Patch
#99: Resilience, Self-Care, and Mindfulness ft. Allison Graff
#98: Scaling, Strategy, and AI ft. Jeff Knauss & Jake Tanner of Arcovo AI
#97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane
#96: Strength, Restoration, and Resilience ft. Angela Mosley
#95: Animation, Business, and Collaboration ft. Jeremy Walker
#94: Physical Alignment, Motherhood, and Wellness ft. Dr. Samantha Lombardi
#93: Nutrition, Growth, and Brand Impact ft. Kelly Springer
#92: Design, Innovation, and Community ft. in-ARCHITECTS
#91: Community, Collaboration, and Volunteerism with Katie Hanlon
#90: Nutrition, Community, and Purpose ft. Tim Dougherty
#89: Wellness, Communication, and Connection ft. Kathlene Mahaffey
#88: Workforce Development, Strategy, and Impact ft. Susan Crossett
#87: Legacy, Leadership, and Authenticity ft. Coach Felisha Legette-Jack
#86: Strategic PR, Growth, and Mission ft. Holly Conti
Solo Episode #2: Q&A
#85: Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, and Financial Clarity ft. Patrick Griffin
#84: Inclusion, Advocacy, and Systems Change ft. Dr. Amy St. Croix
#83: Pelvic Health, Movement, and Whole-Body Healing ft. Dr. Rebecca Alexander Carey
#81: Leadership, Compassion, and Resilience ft. Kate Houck
#80: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity ft. Yarden Carroll
Solo Episode #1: Past, Present and Future
#79: Creativity, Collaboration, and Community ft. Stay Fresh
#78: Leadership, Litigation, and Advocacy ft. Megan Thomas
#77: Education, Empathy, and "People Math" ft. Michael Sgro
#76: Aging, Compassion, and Education ft. Kate Flannery
#75: Wellness, Recovery, and Relief ft. Tammy Wilkinson
#74: Parties, Content, and People ft. Spatchcock Funk
#73: Growth, Connection, and Beginnings ft. Alex Canavan
#72: Emotional Intelligence, Communication and Human Dynamics ft. Kristy Mandour
#71: Community, Leadership, and Support ft. Melanie Littlejohn
#70: Imago Therapy, Connectivity, and Relationships ft. Lauren Ippoliti
#69: Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, and Growth ft. Arel Moodie
#68: Learning, Resilience and Success ft. Danielle Mercuri
#67: Care, Motherhood, and Impact Driven Work ft. Melissa Murphy
#66: Marketing, Learning, and Organization ft. Crystal Paolelli
#65: Content Creation, Coaching, and Health ft. Elena Bombardier
#64: Aesthetics and Entrepreneurship ft. Francesca Scutari
#63: Accessibility, Communication, and Barriers ft. Daniele Backus
#62: Nutrition, Social Media, and a Journey of Personal Development ft. Emily Gozy
#61: Ascend and Elevate ft. Jamie “JJ” Weisberg, Tracy Dando, and Meghan Thomas
#60: Manufacturing, Growth, Community ft. Randy Wolken
#59: Creativity, Enrichment and Design ft. Andy Orr
#58: LENS Neurofeedback and How it Could Change Your Life ft. Cassie Brown
#057: Journalism, Community, and AI ft. Katrina Tulloch
#056: Growth, Leadership, and Grit ft. Casey White
#055: Boundaries, Resilience, and Leadership ft. CNY Community Foundation
#054: Mary Jumbelic on Knowing Death, Writing a Memoir, and Self-Publishing a Book
#053: Rachael Dunsmoor on Wedding and Event Planning, Wedding Trends, and Good Chaos
#052: Michaela Kawryga on Her Natural Business Evolution, Personal Social Media Strategy, Saying No, and Non-Traditional Relationships
#051: Lauren Kochian on Fundraising, Public Relations, and Keeping it Authentic on Social Media
#050: Kera Wasserbach on Strategic Event Planning for Small Business Owners
#049: Alyssa Flood on Wedding and Editorial Photography
#048: Lauren Cobello on the Power of a Personal Brand
#047: Kelly Landau on Starting a Business, and Advice for Entrepreneurs
#046: Gianna Michalak in Autoimmune Disease and Why Mindset is Everything
#045: Kim Sadowski, CFO of CNY Community Foundation
#044: Melquea Smith on What Goes into Publishing a Children's Book, and How to Turn Your Creative Passion into a Business
#043: Lekia Hill on Social Justice Advocacy, Corporate America and Civil and Political Engagement
#042: Tere Marie on Somatic Healing, Personal Agency, and Leveraging Your Menstrual Cycle for Success
#041: Jordan Maxwell on Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and His Take on the Traditional Medical Paradigm
#040: Victoria Bracco on Leadership and the Power of Knowing Exactly What You Want
#039: Nicole Gaucher, Human Design Guide and Owner of the Vibrant Alignment Academy
#038: Maria Rotella, Owner of Exhale Coffee and Bake Shop
#037: Amy Tao Woodley on Why and How She Did a Home Birth
#036: Jessica Falcone on Creating a Skincare Brand
#035: Heather Loveland-Button on Business Operations, Natural Cleaning Hacks, and the CNY Green Bucket Project
#034: Kristina Blackford on Interior Design and Motherhood
#033: Hannah Roukous on How Motherhood Led her out of Corporate and Into Her Own Business
BONUS: Ellie Aaron on Creating a Better Relationship With Our Money
#032: Britty O’Connor on Opening Flour & Salt, Expanding and Embracing New Opportunites, and Hiring the Right People
#031: Bill Berthel and Erika Davis on Leadership
#030: Amanda McCarty on Building a Beauty Business and Navigating Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
#029: Emma Martens on How to Use Astrology as a Branding and Business Tool
#028: Kelly O’Campo on Grant Writing, Nonprofits, and Dealing with Grief
#027: Jacqueline Colello on Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Successful Artist
BONUS: Procrastination Ft. Diamond Thaxton
#026: Dani Benjamin on Becoming a Travel Blogger, Her Commitment to Giving Back, and Creative Ways to Support Local
#025: Tess Daly on Transformational Breathwork, Reconnecting with the Body, and Conscious Relationships
#024: Robert Simpson on Revitalizing Central New York
#023: Troy Evans on a Community-Centric Approach to Business
#022: Alicia Suskin (Syracuse Doula) on Postpartum, Taking Things Off Your Plate, and the Importance of Having a Support System
#021: Holly Lowery-Davis on Somatic Healing Practices and Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Coping
#020: Amy Bleier-Long on becoming the editor-in-chief of CNY Magazine, Niche Publications., and All thing Central New York
#019: Anthony Stevens and Rebecca LeMunyon on Financial Advising, Creating a Client-Centric Culture, and Empowering Women in the Workplace
How to Achieve Big Goals by Kim Fischer
#018: Danielle Mercuri on Opening Restaurants, Building a Team, and Her Creative Process
#017: Marguerite Mitchell on How to Grow Intentionally and Why Productivity Looks Different for Everyone
#016: Kathleen Avery on Reframing, Journaling Practices, and Turning Work/Life Balance Into Work/Life Integration
How to Thrive in 2024 (solo episode)
#015 Anna Sofer of She Fancy Grazing Co. on Being a Resilient Business Owner and Finding Inspiration Through Others
#014: The Crescent Collective on Strategic Planning Using the Lunar Cycle, Creating a Space for Holistic Health, and Becoming Conscious in a Corporate World
#013: Vinny Lobdell on Building a Global Brand, Selling to Private Equity, and the Importance of Knowing What You Don’t Want
#012: Stephanie Crockett on What Makes a Strong Leader, Creating a Positive Company Culture, and the Secrets to a Great Marketing Campaign
Julia Freeman of SavorCuse on How to Become a Local Influencer
#011: Tricia Sticca and Christine Spiak on Mindset, Money, and Creating Spaces for Women to Collaborate
#010: Sarah Seib of Cuppa Candles on the Psychology of Scent, Creating Environmentally Friendly Products, and Being Vulnerable as a Business Owner
#009: The Cosmetic Queens on Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, How to Speak to your Clients, and the Power of Collaboration
#008: Lisa Newcomb on Healing through Somatic Movement, and Making Wellness Accessible
#007: Caitlin Wojdyla, Kristyna Giancola, and Kathleen Niland of Captivate Wellness on NAD, Ketamine Therapy, and Enhancing your Natural Beauty
#006: Francesca Scutari of Medicine Based Beauty on No-Makeup Makeup, Facial Balancing, and Loving Your 30s
Self Confidence ft. Diamond Marie Thaxton
#005: Tracy Dando-Mergler on Forgiveness, Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and the Importance of Connection
#004: Michele Roesch on What It’s Really Like to be a Female Restaurateur
#003: Emily Derrenbacher on the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide, Spreading Positivity, and the Power of Saying Yes
#002: Michaela Medici-Kawryga on Authentic Branding, Investing in Yourself, and Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur
#001: Kim Fischer on the Intuitive Creative Process, Entrepreneurial Loneliness, and Rituals that Feed Us
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