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Jun 2026

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Welcome to our podcast hosted by ConversionWorx Media! A show that hosts special guests from in and around Northeast PA to share their stories, knowledge, and experiences in their work and personal lives.

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June 10, 2026Episode 3351 hr 48 min

Gettin' To Know Patricia Rogers and Paul Cassidy | Owners of Pattie's Waggin Tails

In this episode, we chat with Patricia Rogers and Paul Cassidy of Pattie’s Waggin Tails Senior Sanctuary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a nonprofit pairing senior dogs (7+) with senior citizens while covering vet care, food, medications, grooming, and transport through a Forever Foster program. They share that the organization recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, has 40 dogs currently in the program, and addresses the risk of senior dogs being surrendered and euthanized when owners fall ill or pass. They discuss their background in rescue and animal control, motivations rooted in caregiving, the broader shelter overcapacity issues tied to breeding and lack of spay/neuter, and the sanctuary’s costs, fundraising, grants, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events, plus how to adopt or support them online. For more information about Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary, visit their website or find them on Facebook and Instagram.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

June 3, 2026Episode 3341 hr 54 min

Gettin' to Know Annie Higgins | CEO of Reaching Beyond Limits

In this week's episode, we sit down with Annie Higgins, CEO of Reaching Beyond Limits (RBL), to discuss the organization's mission of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Annie shares the inspiring story behind RBL, the importance of inclusion and community engagement, the challenges families face in accessing services, and her own remarkable journey from recovery to leadership. This heartfelt conversation highlights the power of compassion, advocacy, and creating opportunities for individuals to live fuller, more connected lives.To learn more about Reaching Beyond Limits, visit their website.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

May 27, 2026Episode 3331 hr 40 min

Gettin' To Know Kara Hart, Mikki, Crisco, and Lazy E | Hosts of A Freak Accident Podcast

This week, we welcome local on-air personalities Crisco, Lazy E, Kara, and Mikki from the podcast "A Freak Accident" to discuss their show’s vibe, origins, and connection to NEPA. They describe the podcast as a morning-zoo style conversation that covers everything from news and pop culture to games and listener interaction, aiming to "find the funny" while staying radio-friendly. The group shares how their radio backgrounds and lineup changes led to "A Freak Accident," explains their on-air names, and talks about life outside the podcast, including radio work, sobriety advocacy, real estate and training, and Mikki's role running the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome. They also discuss favorite episodes, live shows, and goals like growing the audience, monetizing, and eventually adding video.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

May 20, 2026Episode 3322 hr 50 min

Gettin' To Know Derek Zielinski | Owner and Artist at Glass Heart Tattoo

In this episode, we are joined by Derek Zielinski, owner and artist at Glass Heart Tattooing & Arts in Hudson/Plains Township. We talked about his 21-year tattoo career, fine-art work, and specialty in neo-traditional styles, coverups, and reworks. Derek discusses business fundamentals like word-of-mouth, reviews, local community focus, and thoughtfully referring clients to other artists, along with views on tools such as iPads and AI in design. He shares experiences from competing on Ink Master (Season 9), including the filming environment, reality-show structure, and post-show effects, plus memorable client stories. Derek also opens up about past addiction issues, recovery, counseling, and how breathwork and mindset help clients through long tattoo sessions.To learn more about Glass Heart Tattooing & Arts, visit their Facebook and website.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

May 13, 2026Episode 3312 hr 18 min

Gettin' to Know Jeffrey Lake | Founder and President of The Lake Foundation

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Lake, founder and president of the Lake Foundation, a 501(c)(3) mental health nonprofit based in Clarks Summit focused on positive psychology. Jeff explains the research-based "science of happiness" model (genetics, life circumstances, and intentional activities) and how concepts like mindfulness, gratitude, creativity, community, and self-compassion support both prevention and recovery. He shares his background growing up in Scranton amid trauma, substance abuse, and addiction, and describes how experiences—including a life-changing trip to the Philippines, nursing at Geisinger, and work as a therapist—shaped the foundation’s mission. The Lake Foundation has hosted mindfulness nature walks, a mental health book club, and a masquerade-themed fashion show, "Unmasking Mental Health," and is developing creative and humor-based programs. Jeff also discusses his decision to run for Pennsylvania State Senate District 22.To learn more about The Lake Foundation, please visit their website. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

May 6, 2026Episode 3301 hr 41 min

Gettin' to Know Sandrina Cinti | Owner of SOULO Hair Studio in Plains

This week, we welcome Sandrina Cinti, owner of Soulo Hair Studio in Plains, and discover she’s the daughter of Frank's longtime friend and former high school football teammate, Nino, leading to a surprise call-in. Sandrina explains her services—cuts, color, foils, and especially hand-tied weft extensions—emphasizing extensions can add fullness and not just length, along with typical costs and 8–10 week maintenance. She shares her path through beauty school, learning hands-on, and why she chose to stay a solo stylist, plus her retro "old soul" branding and family influences. The conversation covers family memories, her elopement in Memphis during an Elvis-inspired trip, health and weight-loss journeys, and her lemonade truck side business, "Take It Squeezy."To learn more about SOULO Hair Studio, visit their Facebook and website.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

April 29, 2026Episode 3292 hr 45 min

Gettin' to Know Kate & George Wolfe | Owners of Laundry Lane

This week, we talk with George and Kate Wolfe, a local, NEPA couple who own the family-operated Laundry Lane with locations in Edwardsville and Wilkes-Barre. They discuss transforming laundromats from the old "dirty and unsafe" stigma into clean, safe, modern spaces with cameras, customer support, card/app payment systems, and large-capacity machines, plus plans for pickup-and-delivery service. George and Kate share how hands-on ownership, learning the industry, and investing in upgrades (like lighting and payment tech) drive customer trust, along with challenges such as equipment and parts costs, finding good employees, and relying on distributors. They also describe buying their first laundromat with minimal out-of-pocket cash, purchasing the buildings, and building community-focused service.To keep up with Laundry Lane, give them a follow on Facebook.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

April 22, 2026Episode 3281 hr 31 min

Gettin' to Know Mike Flynn | Owner of MF Pressure Washing

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Flynn, owner-operator of MF Pressure Washing Services in Nanticoke, serving NEPA, discussing exterior cleaning work, including house washes, driveways, pavers (resurfacing, sanding, sealing), stamped concrete sealing, gutter brightening, and roof treatments for black streaks caused by Gloeocapsa magma using a soft wash approach recommended by the American Roof Manufacturer Association. Flynn explains equipment differences (PSI vs gallons per minute), water tank usage, night commercial jobs, wet blasting for items like Bilco doors, and unusual projects such as high-rise window cleaning, headstone restoration, and large townhouse complexes. He shares how the business grew from word of mouth to websites, Google, social media, and yard signs, and discusses industry innovations like drone cleaning.For more information, visit their website and give them a follow on Facebook.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

April 15, 2026Episode 3272 hr 10 min

Gettin' to Know Chris & Lauren Calvey | Owners of Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation & Memorial Services

In this episode, we talk with Chris and Lauren Calvey, owners of Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation and Memorial Services alongside Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, about end-of-life care—especially for pets. They explain Aspen Meadows as a full-service pet funeral home offering services like goodbyes, paw prints, locks of hair, and aquamation (water-based cremation) with private, semi-private, and communal options. They describe how aquamation works, the remains and eco-friendly benefits, and discuss grief, closure, and involving families in the process, inspired by their own loss of their dog Aspen ("Biggie"). They also share Jennings-Calvey’s 126-year family history and cultural funeral practices.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!

April 8, 2026Episode 3261 hr 4 min

Gettin' to Know Geena Russo | Founder and Organizer of River Wave Country Music Festival

This week, we talk to Geena Russo, founder and organizer of the River Wave Country Music Festival, an annual country festival held at the Moonlight Drive-In in West Wyoming, typically around Mother’s Day weekend. Geena explains the festival’s goal of giving NEPA an affordable, blue-collar music festival experience with a BYOB policy (no glass), food vendors, artist merch, security, and nonstop music, expanding from six acts in its first year (2024) to 25 artists this year and adding a second "Nashville" stage alongside the main stage. Gates open at 11 a.m., music starts at 12:30, and the event honors a veteran and includes the national anthem.Check them out on Facebook to learn more!If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website!