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The most magical guest I have had up-to-date is in studio and here to impress us with his incredible resume as well his experience in show business and now his very own comedy and magic club located in the great downtown Erie, PA!BOBBY BORGIA has been thrilling audiences for the past 30 years with live performances and appearances in more than 70 countries—from Asia and Europe to Las Vegas and Hollywood's Magic Castle.He has appeared on numerous television shows, including Fox's “Masters of Illusion,” ABC's “The Greatest Magic of Las Vegas,” and NBC's “The Pretender,” and as a TV host on the Disney Channel. Borgia's work as an illusion designer, magic consultant, and technical advisor has made him the trusted expert for the film, stage, television, and music industries.He served as Magic Consultant for the hit movie “Now You See It,” “Flick – The Power of Motion Pictures,” and Disney's “Mary Poppins.” He has also designed illusions for some of today's hottest music artists, including Destiny's Child, Brian McKnight, Henry Rollins, and Boyz II Men. Using his talents as an artist, Borgia was the illustrator for the popular book “The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks.”Bobby Borgia – If his name sounds familiar, that's because he is a direct descendant from one of history's most recognized families, THE BORGIAS.Check out more on the extraordinary Bobby Borgia, Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club, or connect on Facebook!Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Our guest today, Missy Hitz, has been helping people feel better with massage therapy for over 24 years. By combining her knowledge of Kinesiology (B.S. Penn State University) and massage therapy (Central PA School of Massage (CPSM) she has been able to help many people reduce and even eliminate muscle pain and stress. Through her background as an educator (Massage Therapist Program Director/Instructor at Great Lakes Institute of Technology (GLIT) & MT Instructor at CPSM) and in the field (Day Spas, Chiropractic Offices & Fitness Centers) she has gained enough experience & clientele to open Monacella Massage & Kinesiology in 2008. Missy continues to love learning, helping others in the field (Board member of GLIT Massage Therapy Program) and mentoring entrepreneurs via Paramount Pursuit mentoring programs.Missy is proud to support local businesses and is a member of the Erie Downtown Partnership & City of Erie Mayor's Business Council.Find out more about Monacella Massage!At Monacella Massage and Kinesiology, we believe that the health of a community starts with the physical health of each individual, and physical health -- starting with freedom from pain and a full mobility range -- is the foundation of mental health. So helping Erie to feel better physically helps Erie to get out there and DO better, including everything from our jobs to our relationships to those little bits of interaction we have every day with the person at the coffee shop. We love Erie and want the best for all of us, starting with just feeling good.Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Matthew White, CEO @ Whitethorn Digital, an indie game publisher with a brand focus on approachable, chill, accessible experiences. He is a former academic, current author, indie supporter, and firm believer in the rights of game workers. He also likes to evangelize for the City of Erie, PA, mostly because he likes it here, and thinks you will too! We dive into the very interesting world of gaming in this discussion; from his humble beginnings, to his impressive portfolio work with a Fortune 500 company, back to humble beginnings again, this time with his own start up. Amid moving to a new city and starting a new company he also juggles starting a new family. I could spend hours listening to Matt's stories about the journey he has taken into entrepreneurship and for the vision he holds for the future.If you have a prototype or just want to chat, feel free to drop him a line!Matthew M. White, Ph.D.ワイト・マシュー  (he/him)CEO@matthewmwhite814.923.9777WHITETHORNGAMES.COMBook a meeting here: http://calendly.com/matthewmwhiteFollow Whitethorn Games and stay up to date!Facebook     Twitter    YoutubePlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

A Valentine's Day special!My guest today, Dominick Antonio, happens to also be a dear friend and most recently...my boyfriend! =)We won't get too mushy, keeping it about business, and this man knows business! He has taken over the company his father started almost half a century ago and is creating a focused, well oiled machine that will hopefully be franchise-able in the near future. Dominick shares his learning experiences working for other companies in various industries after graduating from Penn State University, as well as from working with his father for many years and how that led him down the path to run the family business. Being a true entrepreneur means being an innovator and Antonio has implemented that concept within his company by seeing needs in the market,  narrowing their scope of services to create better profit margins, fixing innefficienceies and creating training manuals. He has great advice for any aspiring entrepreneur, so take notes and share with like minded individuals!For more information about Antonio & Son Contracting, LLC visit:website: https://antonioandson.bizor Facebook Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Coming from a background in manufacturing, Mike Bennet never expected to be on track to becoming a millionaire in real estate investments. In just a few years he went from being laid off to building a rental income portfolio that has sustained his family, grown his business, and landed him investment connections and opportunities that will take him to the next level in 2022. Mike proves the American dream is alive and out there for anyone, if you're willing to put the hard work in and be dedicated to your goals!For more info about Bennett Properties Erie:FacebookPh: 814-580-8459 Email: Bennettpropertieserie@gmail.comPlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Davina Pacley is a lifestyle influencer, inspirational speaker, self-love & confidence encourager, plus-size fashion influencer, daughter, sister & fierce mom of two future world changers, who prides herself on being a positive light to the people around her. She is also the Founder and CEO of DivinelyCrown'd, a brand that encourages women to have self-love and confidence through Faith, Lifestyle & Fashion. Through her love and passion for fashion, modeling, life and her faith, Davina is on a mission to inspire women to embrace the Queens within themselves. She believes that every woman is a Queen in her own right and her life is her Queendom. Davina plans to build her life coaching around her mission of encouraging women to love themselves and embrace the Queens within. For Self-Love, Faith,Lifestyle, and Fashion inspiration you can follow Davina on any of the following social media platforms Instagram @DivinelyCrowndYouTube @DivinelyCrown'dFacebook @DivinelyCrowndWebsite @www.Divinelycrownd.comPlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Family Magic is a company whose mission is to help married couples create an amazing relationship with each other so they can build the life and family of their dreams.Follow along as this dynamic couple, Joseph and Rachel Artise, share their entrepreneurial experiences that led them to discover their true passion. Building business is second now to the mission of building strong marriages, focusing on coaching practices centered in preventative care, as oppose to crisis management. For more info:https://m.facebook.com/FamilyMagicCoaching/Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Kenya Johnson is making Boss Moves! Becoming a mother at a young age she was told that she would be stopped. Twenty years later she is a force to be reckoned with. Kenya has accomplished everything she sought out for.  She married her high school sweetheart and now is a mother to 4 beautiful children.  Kenya, alongside her husband are building their family legacy and is the owner of two successful businesses: The Learning Ladder Early Childcare Center and Johnson Real Estate Properties. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent Kenya owns 25 units all in which includes residential, commercial and vacation homes.   In 2021 Kenya is scheduled to open a Prestige Beauty Supply and East Avenue Family Market.We share more than being in the same neighborhood on the Shops on the Hill, Kenya and I are going through the same struggles of entrepreneurship, particularly in learning how to delegate responsibilities to others we can trust and ensure to get the job done to our expectations. To learn more about Kenya's ventures check out:Prestigebeautyco.comKenyasellserie.comPlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

My first dude is on the show!!! Chris Trott is a fellow Discovery Channel Undercover Billionaire star! He apparently has a son =P His degree in Operations Management has served him well through an interesting journey of job positions before eventually leading him to the path of entrepreneurship. We met through horses, we reconnected through the show and since then have continued to find ways to support each other's businesses. Chris is one of the nicest guys I know but he has a shrewd eye and great instincts for business opportunities that have spurred the growth of his business as well as the vision he is creating for it. Enjoy the insights Chris gives on what entrepreneurship means to him and his advice to others.Find more about his Second Chance Restoration and DesignORBug him on FacebookPlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Blogger, Evangelist, Public Speaker, Youth leader, CEO of Life Of Shifts, CEO of Global Destiny Inc, Friend and Mentor to many Lori A. Pickens is a first time author of "The Power of Transition".   A graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's in Social Work and a Masters of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and tons of others schooling and all the things Lori has put in that work.  21 years vested into working with youth and families on different scales.  She is no stranger to the crazy twist and turns life can throw at us.She is currently an elected official and occupies a seat on the Erie School Board of Directors and recently joining the Erie City Mission Board of Directors.  She is the creator of Life of Shifts Podcast in which she discusses all things “shifting” and what perseverance looks like on that journey.  She has a voice that holds sound and influence which she carries to every table she sits at.  Her heart for others, desire to influence and intention to journey with others is unmatched. Lori is no stranger to seeing transition on various scales and journeying with individuals to a “purposed place”.  A social worker on paper but a driven pursuer of the misplaced by heart and voice for the voiceless keeps Lori focused on the reason she is in the lane she's in.Stay connected with this Lifestyle influencer on social media:Facebook: The Power Of TransitionInstagram: Life_of_shiftsTwitter: @LifeofshiftsYou can find her podcast on varying platforms: Life Of ShiftsGet her book herePlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Tisa Sanders is a professionally experienced certified entrepreneurship & business coach specializing in supporting entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and small business owners when they have a new idea that they would like to launch or face challenges in moving forward in their businesses. As a Wife, a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & Chair of Entrepreneu(HER) in the City and Founder & Executive Director of Market & Show Expos she knows the challenges of trying to balance life so she speaks from experience and professional development. With a depth of business knowledge Tisa continues to motivate, educate and inspire aspiring and current entrepreneurs to achieve their business success. I'm honored to be a panel speaker for her expo in Erie July 9th and 10th and look forward to having her as a returning guest to continue conversations around women's entrepreneurship.Find more information on Tisa and her Market Show & Expos:Tisa SandersExecutive Director & Event Producer, Market & Show Expos P. 980.202.1213Info@MarketandShowExpo.com Check Out Our Upcoming Events at:www.MarketandShowExpo.comFollow Us on Facebook & Instagram Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

I look forward to sitting on a panel with this entrepreneurial tiger at the Women's Marketplace Expo coming up in July! Rebecca Styn continually dedicates her energy to advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting community organizations. In her current roles, she serves as  Founder of Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails, a startup company providing shelf-stable non-alcoholic cocktails, Proprietor of Room 33 Speakeasy, and Project Manager at the Erie County Redevelopment Authority. The last several years, Styn has continually focused on startups and the role of the entrepreneur. Previously, she served as VP of Ventures for Erie Innovation District, and as Executive Director of the Idea Fund, a nonprofit that supported early stage entrepreneurs through funding and education. She also currently pens a column focusing on local entrepreneurs for the Erie Reader.From a volunteer perspective, Styn serves on the board of the Performing Arts Collective Alliance (PACA), and the Blues and Jazz Festival. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership (focus in entrepreneurial leadership) a master's degree in Public Administration from Gannon University; and a bachelor of music in piano performance from Mercyhurst University. Rebecca Styn, Ph.D.website: rebeccastyn.comBlind Tiger:https://www.facebook.com/blindtiger33Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

I have the honor to talk to another one of my besties and fellow entrepreneur,Stephani Klassen, whom wears many hats. She is a business owner, a mother of two teenagers, a dog lover, a navy brat, a Pittsburgh almost yinza, and most of all a #momboss who gives a crepe about Erie. Through her 15 years in Erie Pennsylvania she has grown to love and appreciate this county from state line to state line.Her business Give A Crêpe La CrepErie is located at Shops on the Hill, a part of the Erie Hill District Collaborative, and is working on her second location at Perry Square set to open in November.Her story may have even more twists and turns than mine, but she is enjoying the journey as well!Facebook, Google & Instagram Give A Crepe:@giveacrepe www.giveacrepeonline.wordpress.comYelp & Tripadvisor: Give A Crêpe La CrepEriePlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Today's guest, Tiffanie Collazo, is the PAUSE Coach, a devoted mother, wife & an Authenticity Advocate dedicated to helping you become the person you most want to be. She is Founder&CEO of Collazo Coaching (Diverse Collaborations & Consulting) and Maker Mixers, LLC.Through her PAUSE coaching program, she has developed the brand MAWBA. This brand was created out of pressure. Like a piece of coal, she has felt the pressure of society to be who it says is great, love who it says you can love, and/or who you can be. The pressure of family and friends to be who and what they need you to be. The pressure of jobs that expected the most be paid the least. The pressure to be black..enough, thin enough, smart enough and (fill in the blank) enough. After trusting the process of pressurization and letting go of everything that did not serve her highest good, she declared to myself...Might As Well Be Awesome and MAWBA was born. She will take you through the steps of the PAUSE today, so get your pens out people! PrioritizeAffirmUsurpStrategizeExecuteFor more information on the program visit:https://collazocoaching.comInstagram: _collazocoaching_Facebook: @CollazoCoachingPlease review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

My mission is to fill the gap of the first 3 years in business with the insights most business owners don't talk about. There's a lot of misinformation and direction because there's a belief system, almost a hazing if you will, of newcomers in business to have to "earn their stripes" which is essentially a sink or swim mentality. Mentoring is the exact opposite of that. The focus is to help you be successful, show you potential obstacles, give you resources to avoid or help get you through them, and celebrate every win! I cover the most commonly asked question that I get from potential entrepreneurs; where did you find financing. I have utilized many different forms of financing over 20 years and will share some of my experiences securing them. Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Giving you run down of my early beginnings and the catalyst that spurred my decision to start a business. Most people don't understand the seemingly disconnected path of businesses I've started and sold to get to where I am today. Hopefully I can clarify why I've chosen this unconventional entrepreneurial path!PS. My phone glitched a few times and I paused recording, in case you notice any hiccups, apologies! Also, no video for this episode will be posted on YouTube =(Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

Sometimes shit happens.... a lot.... all at the same time. It's like a law or something!I've had a rough week, tune in to hear about it!Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog

No, I'm not completely ready.I don't have all my shit together.I'm getting started anyway.Welcome to the first lesson of being an entrepreneur!Follow this journey as I share my 20+ plus years of entrepreneurship and all the crazy lessons, challenges and experiences I've had, as well as those of my guests. My goal is to be real and raw about the roller-coaster every new business owner embarks on when they choose this life! I hope it inspires you to be productive and prosperous in the years to come. Buckle up, it's going to be one hell of a ride!Please review and share if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions and find out more about the Honest CEOFacebook & Instagram: @honestceovlog