The "Not as Easy" Podcast

A Chief Marketing Officer turned Productivity Coach, Speaker & Trainer – Sarah Ohanesian is on a mission to fight burnout and increase happiness at work. Through her programs, she helps people clarify their thoughts, organize their work, and take meaningful action. Because when you are efficient with what you need to do you have more time and energy for what you want to do and the people you love. Sarah is the founder of SO Productive and a co-host of The Heroic Council podcast.

Michael is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Jacobi Capital Management.  Michael has over 35 years of investment experience, beginning in 1985 with Thompson McKinnon Securities. In 1992, he became fully independent and opened a Wilkes-Barre branch office of LPL Financial.  Over the years, he quietly and successfully built his investment practice, and in 2008 formed Jacobi Capital Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Michael’s commitment to focusing on the individual extends to the community through his philanthropy and active and former involvement with various Boards including the Catholic Youth Center, YMCA, Volunteers in Medicine, Luzerne Foundation, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement of NEPA, Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Advisory Board. In addition to community awards, Michael has been named to the Barron’s Top Financial Advisor list six times. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dickinson College. He now lives in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania with his wife Kathleen, and together they have two grown children.

Ed Ackerman has been a full-time faculty member at Luzerne County Community College for the past 31 years, but he always refers to himself as a writer who teaches, not the other way around. Ed has worked in local journalism for 54 years, starting as a sportswriter just out of high school at 17 years old. Since 2014 his column "Ed Ackerman, the Optimist," has appeared on the front page of Greater Pittston Progress, distributed by The Citizens Voice. He began his column, which has won a First Place Keystone Award, in 1984. As an educator, Ed has appeared in "Who's Who Among College Professors" and has been awarded the "Excellent In Teaching Medal" by NISOD, The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. He currently teaches writing and communication classes.

Rick Williams is President of Robert C Williams Insurance Agency in Wilkes Barre, PA. He is a graduate of Kings College and his insurance career spans 40 years. Rick is a member of the Wilkes Barre Rotary Club, where he served as past president and is currently the Vice President of Ronald McDonald House Charities. He resides in the Back Mountain with his wife and daughter. 

Shaun Daney is a 20 year veteran in the printing business and a consultant for business development and growth. You won't want to miss Shaun and Lou discussing the successes and challenges they face in both their personal lives and in their businesses. From discussing their hobbies in their free time, such as interpretive dancing on TikTok, to in-depth stories of their hurdles, find out how they got to where they are today!