Podcasts about Montclair

Former fashions designer Kristine Frailing started the New York Sewing Center 11 years ago, and there's been enough interest that she is opening a center in Montclair, NJ as well. The center offers courses, bootcamps and workshops to help people develop their sewing skills to design garments of their own, or to upcycle and make alterations to existing clothes. Frailing tells us about her journey and answers listeners calls.

This fall, the Montclair Art Museum has organized two exhibitions featuring local New Jersey artists: Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell. They each discuss their work in "Tom Nussbaum: But Wait, There's More!" and "Christine Romanell: Sacred Transition," on view now in Montclair.

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, writers Ian Frazier and Cora Frazier discuss the art of writing humor and the family stories they mine for comedy. Ian Frazier is the author of Travels in Siberia, Great Plains, On the Rez, Lamentations of the Father and Coyote V. Acme, among other works, all published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. His latest work, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough, is his magnum opus: a love song to New York City's most heterogeneous and alive borough. He graduated from Harvard University and is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.Cora Frazier is a writer of humor and fiction based in Brooklyn. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, McSweeney's, The New York Times, n+1, and Saturday Night Live. She is the co-creator and writer of the psychological thriller and Audible Original I Think You're Projecting.Cora is also a teacher and speaker. She has taught first-year writing, literature, and journalism at the City University of New York and creative writing at Rutgers University and New York University. She has given talks on humor writing at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Amsterdam Writing Workshops.Resources:Harvard LampoonJIm Downey Jack HandeyPatricia MarxNightlight: A Twilight Parody by The Harvard Lampoon Will Rogers Quotes William Trevor Girl by Jamaica Kincaid George Trow Cora's Harvard Gazette piece Alan DershowitzIan's Mi Chiamo Stan pieceBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

✨Hello beautiful soul!In this episode, I welcome Demmi Cannon, an identity, energetics and authenticity mentor, for a powerful conversation on wealth identity & energetics for rising spiritual entrepreneurs.Demmi shares her raw journey from a decade-long drug addiction to becoming a 6-figure mentor guiding women across the globe into alignment with their soul codes and deepest truth. Together, we explore what it means to shed old masks, embody authenticity, and expand your capacity to receive abundance.You'll also hear us dive into: The frequency of wealth, money and abundance Owning your unique path, gifts and truth to break through ceilingsYou are the portal for transformation, the modalities are the toolsThe 8 pillars of identity and areas to focus on when shifting your realityUncovering your money wounds and stories A writing ritual to start connecting with the energy of moneyWhy undercharging is a disservice to yourself & your clientsInvesting in mentors that will expand and activate youGrowth happens in the discomfort - take the leap! ✨ On Friday, October 17, Demmi and I are co-hosting The Prosperity Portal, an in-person wealth frequency activation and mastermind for practitioners, healers, coaches, and spiritual entrepreneurs ready to break through to their next income level. Anchor your wealth identity & embody the energetics of scaling so you can attract the money + clients your future self is ready for. Join us at Casa Wellness in Queens, NYC! ✨ ✧ Connect w/ Demmi Cannon↠ Website | demmicannon.com↠ Instagram | @demmicannon↠ Book your Soul Scale Session with Demmi✦ Work with MeAttend ⁠From Stuck to Sovereign⁠ FREE virtual energy clearing & soul activation on Wednesday Oct 29Apply for a FREE 1-on-1 ⁠Soul Clarity Code⁠ session or join Held Healers⁠, my online sanctuary for emerging healers & soul-led entrepreneurs.✧ Sacred GatheringsFree monthly Goddess Nature Walks (NJ & NYC) & Womb Wisdom Activations, a 2-hour ceremony for womb healing and awakening the sacred power within your womb (Oct 22 + Dec 17 in Montclair, NJ | Oct 5 + Nov 2 in Queens, NY).✦ Retreat with MeRadiance Retreat in Costa Rica (Feb 2026) and the Triple Moon Goddess Retreat in Guatemala (June 2026 waitlist). These are sacred spiritual retreats to reconnect with your essence and expand into your feminine radiance.↠ Connect with me on Instagram@stephaniepereiralimaxoxo, Steph

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature the launch event for Bobbi Brown's memoir Still Bobbi. In this lively and heartwarming conversation, Bobbi discussed her book, her businesses, and her life in Montclair with business leader Carolyn Everson.Bobbi Brown is a renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur, best-selling author, sought after speaker, beauty industry icon, and a hotelier. She founded two successful cosmetic brands: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and more recently created the clean beauty brand Jones Road. She also envisioned and now operates The George Hotel in Montclair, NJ. Bobbi made the TIME100 “Most Influential People in the World” list and was also named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women and Forbes' "50 Over 50" Most Influential Women. She has received the Glamour Woman of the Year Award, The Fashion Group International Night of Stars Beauty Award, and The Jackie Robinson Foundation's ROBIE Humanitarian Award. She was appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. She received a BFA from Emerson College and holds honorary doctorates from Montclair State University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Monmouth University, and Emerson College.Carolyn Everson is a Senior Advisor at Permira, one of the world's largest investment firms and Boston Consulting Group.  Carolyn has decades of experience in senior operating roles in consumer facing technology and media companies.  She most recently was President of Instacart. Prior to Instacart, she was the Vice President, Global Business Group at Facebook (Meta) where she led a team of over 4,000 people in over 55 countries and was responsible for over $60B in revenue. She has been named to AdWeek's 'AdWeek 50' every year since 2013, and in 2015, she topped Business Insider's list of the Most Powerful Women in Advertising. She has also been included twice on Fortune's '40 Under 40' list.Books:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

My intention with this episode is to inspire you to create new, or up-level, your energetic alignment rituals that support you in coming back to your center, heart, the earth and ethereal realms. I speak to: The importance of spiritual hygiene and honoring your energetic capacity and needs as an empathic soulYour time, energy, attention as your highest currenciesYour presence is a sacred gift Grounding, clearing and protecting/shielding in practical waysCreating unique and intuitively guided rituals that work for your energy and pace of life Incorporating your senses, the elements, earth & moon, crystals, divination toolsThe importance of solitude and slowness to quiet the noiseConnecting with your womb space, menstrual cycle and your cyclical natureConscious breathwork, movement, laughter, sound, and receiving energy work for expansion Honoring your unique human design and energyConnecting to the higher realms for the divine support and invoking St Germain and Archangel Michael You'll also experience a few short centering breaths throughout this solo flow.If you have any questions, or want to share how this episode landed for you, I would love to hear! Send me a DM on instagram @stephaniepereiralima⁠✦ Work with MeAttend From Stuck to Sovereign FREE virtual energy clearing & soul activation on Wednesday, Oct 29Apply for a FREE 1-on-1 Soul Clarity Code session or join Held Healers, my online temple for emerging healers & soul-led entrepreneurs.✧ Sacred GatheringsFree monthly Goddess Nature Walks (NJ & NYC) & Womb Wisdom Activations, a 2-hour ceremony for womb healing and awakening the sacred power within your womb (Oct 22 + Dec 17 in Montclair, NJ | Oct 5 + Nov 2 in Queens, NY).✦ Retreat with MeRadiance Retreat in Costa Rica (Feb 2026) and the Triple Moon Goddess Retreat in Guatemala (June 2026 waitlist). These are sacred spiritual retreats to reconnect with your essence and expand into your feminine radiance.xoxo, Steph

In his latest appearance on BizNews, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects the results from the last two rounds of hard by-elections. In Soweto (Emdeni Naledi) the ANC fell sharply from 56% in 2021 to only 34%. “This is an astonishing result, and one which would really worry the ANC greatly,” Sussman says. Over in Durban, the DA won all three of Montclair voting districts, which uMkhonto we Sizwe won just over a year ago - and grew from 56% to 63%. “This is one of the best results they've had.” The PA achieved an historic result by winning their first ever ward (Kou-Kamma) in the Eastern Cape with 48% of the vote. The EFF gave the ANC a “major fright” in the Free State township of Kgotsong where the ANC fell from 54% to 50% while the EFF surged from 25% to 47%. Sussman also previews upcoming by-elections.

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our events team discusses how we select and host author events. Aubrey Cece, manager of The Kids' Room and Margot Sage-EL, owner emeritus talk with podcast co-producer Kathryn Counsell, who is also the store's Director of Author Events.Aubrey Cece is the Kids' Room manager, children's book and gift buyer, and children's author event planner. She's a born creative with the love of everything books and art. Her favorite color is lime green and her creative touch shows all throughout the store. You'll almost never see her without a pair of Converse on her feet and when you talk to her she'll welcome you into a story about her family while she finds the perfect book for you and your child. She is passionate about children's mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. Margot Sage-EL, born and raised outside of Boston MA, earned her BA from Barnard College, and arrived in Montclair in 1990.  Embraced by a community of spirited souls passionate about art, politics, social justice and literacy, Margot created Great Owl Books, a mail order catalog of multicultural children's books and folded that into Watchung Booksellers in 1996. She has spent the three decades years growing this community bookstore with the help of amazing booksellers, devoted readers, and a supportive family. Margot is semi-retired, totes her grandchildren around town, and is again pursuing sculpture.Kathryn Counsell is the Director of Author Events at Watchung Booksellers, as well as a co-creator and co-host of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast. Born a Hoosier, she made her way to New York and worked in marketing at several publishing houses before transitioning to the bookselling side of the book world. She's lived in Montclair, NJ for over a decade and loves walking her dog Millie to the bookstore.Books:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

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In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, Kate Zernike and Rachel Swarns talk about their professions as journalists and authors, and how they developed their long-form articles into books. Rachel L. Swarns is a journalism professor at New York University and a contributing writer for The New York Times. She is the author of The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church and American TapestryThe Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama, and a co-author of Unseen. Her work has been recognized and supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ford Foundation, the Biographers International Organization, the Leon Levy Center for Biography, the MacDowell artist residency program, and others.Kate Zernike has been a reporter for The New York Times since 2000. She was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for stories about al-Qaeda before and after the 9/11 terror attacks. She was previously a reporter for The Boston Globe, where she broke the story of MIT's admission that it had discriminated against women on its faculty, on which The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science is based. The daughter and granddaughter of scientists, she is a graduate of Trinity College at the University of Toronto and the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. Resources:Isabel Wilkerson interviewing to look for ‘the onion'Michelle Obama Genealogy NY Times PieceThe Washington Post Georgetown's History with SlaveryBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

On the September 6 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the 2025 Montclair jazz Festival and an in-depth chat with singer and actor Keith David

Support the pod and get so much extra content for $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/stiffsockspod Bonus eps also available on Apple Podcasts! https://www.apple.co/socks The Boys are back from vacation! Trevor is back from a wild safari in Africa where his dad got trapped in a bathroom, rode hot air balloons, and watched a literal rite-of-passage circumcision march. Michael is back from the Outer Banks family trip filled with deer sightings, pickleball addictions, and zero alone time. They also break down Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, freaky blondes vs. smart brunettes, and why toe rings might be the new nipple rings.

✨Hello beautiful soul!I'm very honored to welcome my soul client, Ashley Twynam, to the podcast. In this conversation, we reflect back on her experience of working with me 1:1 inside Soul Space.In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Ashley's journey of moving from burnout and masculine-driven success into deeper feminine flow, nervous system regulation, and soul purpose alignment. We dive into:

In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, author Jemimah Wei and editor Lee Boudreaux discuss the author/editor relationship and the work each does to develop and publish a novel.Lee Boudreaux is an executive editor at Doubleday, specializing in fiction. She edited James by Percival Everett and Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, and also has the great pleasure of working with such writers as Claire Lombardo, Kate Atkinson, Margaret Atwood, and of course, Jemimah Wei.Jemimah Wei was born and raised in Singapore; she is now based between Singapore and the United States. She was a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University and a Felipe P. De Alba Fellow at Columbia University, where she earned her MFA. Her fiction has won the William Van Dyke Short Story Prize and appears in Guernica, Narrative, and Nimrod, among other publications. Her first novel, The Original Daughter, was a Good Morning America book club pick and the New York Times Book Review declared it was “a book not to miss." Resources:Doubleday Sigrid Nunez InterviewBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Andy B Coon is a skilled media professional with over two decades of experience in video production and storytelling. Originally from Montclair, New Jersey, Andy moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he studied broadcast and cinema. It was during his time in college that Andy began producing an award winning documentary about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, named, "Greensboro's Child," which he completed seven years after graduation. Andy explored various professional creative opportunities, but his passion for documentary work called him back in 2010 when he co-created Often Awesome the series, a web series documenting a close friend's journey with ALS. Over 36 episodes, he balanced this demanding project with a full-time job, creating a powerful support network known as the Often Awesome Army. Garnering awards, including a Vimeo Award and a Webby Award, Often Awesome underscored Andy's dedication to storytelling that builds awareness and community.

When Hurricane Katrina happened 20 years ago, 4-year-old Nigel Tapp evacuated from the Lower Ninth Ward to Montclair, New Jersey – the hometown of managing producer Alana Schreiber. When his pre-K classmates learned that his family had lost their house to the storm, they wrote a book and sold it to raise money. Twenty years after Katrina – and the publication of “Nigel and the Hurricane,” Schreiber reunited Nigel with his classmates and the pre-K teacher who started it all.Check out the full story here.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Support the pod and get so much extra content for $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/stiffsockspod Bonus eps also available on Apple Podcasts! https://www.apple.co/socks Trevor and Michael kick things off with wild riffs about exes, haunted closets, and turning breakups into “rebrands.” They dive into the death of malls, why zebra gum lasts shorter than bad sex, and the misery of birthday songs in restaurants. Then rapper Dave Blunts joins the pod to talk about his come-up, working with Kanye, writing outrageous bars, rap beefs with 50 Cent, ghost stories, crowd surfing prep, and why his vice principal might be his lifelong nemesis. Listen to Dave Blunts: https://dave-blunts.ffm.to/talkingtothesun Follow him on IG at https://www.instagram.com/iluvyoudaveblunts/?hl=en

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, four of our community's authors read excerpts from their current and upcoming books. Anne Burt reads from Please Don't Lie, Christina Baker Kline reads from The Foursome, Henry Neff reads from The Witchstone, and Jemimah Wei reads from The Original Daughter. All can be ordered (or preordered) from Watchung Booksellers. Christina Baker Kline is the Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. She is the recipient of the New England Society prize for fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Prize. Kline has also written and edited five nonfiction books. Please Don't Lie is her first thriller.Anne Burt's debut novel, The Dig, was an American Booksellers Association Indie Next pick, the Strand Book Store's mystery selection for spring 2023, and the IndieBound.org Indie Next list's lead “Thrills & Chills” reading group title for summer 2024. She is also a nonfiction writer and editor and a past winner of the Meridian literary magazine's Editors' Prize in fiction.Henry Neff is the author and illustrator of seven fantasy novels, including the 5-book "Tapestry" series and  The Witchstone. His work has received critical acclaim, won multiple awards, and been translated into nearly 20 languages around the world. Henry lives in New Jersey with his wife, two sons, and a pair of rescue pups.Jemimah Wei was born and raised in Singapore; she is now based between Singapore and the United States. She was a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University and a Felipe P. De Alba Fellow at Columbia University, where she earned her MFA. Her prize-winning fiction has appeared in Guernica, Narrative, and Nimrod, among other publications. Her first novel, The Original Daughter, was a Good Morning America Book selection.Books:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

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In this episode of the Watchung Bookselelrs Podcast, authors Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt discuss collaborating together on their first thriller, Please Don't Lie.Christina Baker Kline is the Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. She is the recipient of the New England Society prize for fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Prize. Kline has also written and edited five nonfiction books. Please Don't Lie is her first thriller.Anne Burt's debut novel, The Dig, was an American Booksellers Association Indie Next pick, the Strand Book Store's mystery selection for spring 2023, and the IndieBound.org Indie Next list's lead “Thrills & Chills” reading group title for summer 2024. She is also a nonfiction writer and editor and a past winner of the Meridian literary magazine's Editors' Prize in fiction.Resources:ThrillerFestChristina and Anne's event for Please Don't LieBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Jeanine B. Downie, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and holds medical licenses in the states of New Jersey, New York, and California. Dr. Downie is the director of her own practice, image Dermatology P.C. in Montclair, N.J. She has extensive training and experience in all aspects of dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, laser and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Downie provides both adult and pediatric patients with competent, compassionate care and all patients are treated utilizing themost medically advanced techniques.Dr. Downie is a key opinion leader and lectures at some of the most prestigious medical societies, including The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, The American Academy of Dermatology, TheWomen's Dermatologic Society and Cosmetic Boot Camp. She is frequently featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, CBS Morning News, World News Tonight, The View, MSNBC, The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The Wendy WilliamsShow, The Montel Williams Show, Ten Years Younger, GMA Health, ivillage, Living It Up with Ali and Jack, Life and Style, Real Simple TV, Better TV, Good Day New York, Fox 5 LIVE News, Channel 7 Eyewitness News, Channel 2 Morning News, BET News, Channel 11, Comcast Network's “On Call”Show, One on One, Channel 9 News, the Discovery Health Network, Madison Square Garden Network, Fox 5 Sports and News 12. Her work on a story on melanoma on MSG Network and Fox 5 Sports was nominated for an Emmy. Dr. Downie also shares her medical expertise with varied radio shows including Dr Radio on Sirius XM, The Wendy Williams Show on WBLS, KISS-FM and WLIB in New York, The Conversation with David Cruz on National Public Radio on WNYC, WRCK in Syracuse, Comedy Worldin Los Angeles, The Gary Burbank Show in Cincinnati, CNN radio, KAHJ-AM in California, KCMN- AM in Colorado, The George Kilpatrick Show in Syracuse, the Bev Smith Show in Ohio, WABC Radio in Dallas, the Martha Stewart Afternoon Living Show and the Satellite Sisters (The Dolan Sisters) onSirius Satellite radio and The Frankie Boyer Show in Boston and New York. Her newspaper credits include several features and quotes in The New York Times, USA Today, The LA Times, The Star Ledger, The Bergen Record and The Montclair Times, among others. Her exciting YouTube show is YouTube.com/The Gist Show. Dr. Downie and four of her board-certifieddermatologist friends decided that they wanted to put credible information together and discuss bothcosmetic dermatology and general dermatology. How to care for mature skin. How to take care of aging skin. What skin products to use if you have darker skin? How to take care of African American skin. Products best for Black Skin. Skin products during menopause and perimenopause How to cope with burnout as a Physician. How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.Follow Dr. Jeanine Downie MDDr. Jeanine Downie Website https://www.imagedermatology.com/dermatologic-surgeon-montclair-nj/Dr. Jeanine Downie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeaninedownie/?hl=enDr. Jeanine Downie YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JeanineDownieofficial/videosFollow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-upDisclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

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Episode 572 - David Galef - Where I Went Wrong - A must-read for anyone who has ever screwed up royallyDavid Galef is an American fiction writer, critic, poet, translator, and essayist because he can't seem to make up his mind what to specialize in, though he's been a writer for over 40 years. He's published over fifteen books, from novels and short story collections and children's books to poetry books, criticism, and translation. A few highlights: His third novel, How to Cope with Suburban Stress, made Kirkus' “Best Books of the Year.” His second short story collection, My Date with Neanderthal Woman, won Dzanc Books' inaugural short story collection prize, and the title story was performed at Selected Shorts at Symphony Space. David received a B.A. in English from Princeton, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Columbia, with a specialty in British Modernism. From 1989 to 2008, he was a professor of English at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, where he administered the M.F.A. program in creative writing until 2007. In 2008, he received a Fulbright Fellowship to live in Tokyo for four months, after which he returned home, landed a job in New Jersey, and hopped back over the Mason-Dixon line. He is now a professor of English and the creative writing program director at Montclair State University.David is married to the journalist and editor Beth Weinhouse. Their son, Daniel Galef, is a writer, too, God help him. David and his family live in Montclair, New Jersey, a cool, artsy community where you can't throw a rock without hitting at least three writers.Fun fact (at least some people find it fun): David has also been a humor columnist for Inside Higher Ed, where he wrote for years about a school called U of All People.Book: Where I Went WrongTony Mazza is having a bad day, which is what a lot of his days are like lately. He's worked at a real estate agency, a bike shop, and a bar, among other places, and he's currently managing as a hospital orderly. Or at least he was until, high on Percocet, he drove off with stolen property in an ambulance owned by the hospital and crashed into another ambulance. “Where did I go wrong?” he wonders aloud from his jail cell. Tony often wonders about this, whether it's losing the affection of his kids (he's twice divorced) or making a gaffe when selling a house to a prospective buyer. But he's not hapless, he's rather smart, and he's even rather likeable. So where did he go wrong? This question keeps cropping up as each chapter takes Tony further back in time: issues with his first wife, disastrous investments, unfortunate family events in high school and earlier . . . all the way back to his birth, as recounted by his mother. Where I Went Wrong is Tony Mazza's story, a novel that's both comic and serious, exploring why some people fail while others get away with little short of murder.https://davidgalef.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Keywords: fitness business, personal training, high intensity training, physical therapy, client experience, business development, marketing strategies, strength training, personalized training, gym management, fitness, franchising, business growth, client experience, cash flow, personal training, instructor challenges, business lessons, SlowBurn fitness, mentorship Summary: In this conversation, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Fredrick Hahn, a fitness entrepreneur who shares his journey from working in physical therapy to establishing his own personal training business. Fredrick discusses the unique approach he takes in training clients, emphasizing high-intensity, one-on-one sessions. He also delves into the challenges of building a business in the fitness industry, including navigating insurance issues and developing effective marketing strategies. Throughout the discussion, Fredrick highlights the importance of client satisfaction and creating a personalized experience that keeps clients coming back. In this conversation, Fredrick Hahn discusses the evolution of his fitness business, focusing on client experience, cash flow management, and the challenges of finding qualified instructors. He shares insights from his journey of expanding his business, including lessons learned from client retention and the decision to franchise. The discussion highlights the importance of passion in business success, navigating the franchising process, and building a supportive network for franchisees. Fredrick emphasizes the need for mentorship and the value of helping others in the industry. Takeaways Fredrick has been in the fitness industry since 1987. He started as a physical therapy aide and personal trainer. Fredrick opened a unique physical therapy clinic focusing on strength training. He transitioned to personal training due to insurance issues. Fredrick's gym focuses on one-on-one, high-intensity training. He emphasizes the importance of client satisfaction in business. Fredrick's business model includes various session packages for clients. He believes in providing a personalized training experience. Fredrick avoids group training to maintain quality. He has expanded his business to Montclair, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Client experience is crucial for business success. Steady cash flow can be achieved through consistent client payments. Finding qualified instructors is a significant challenge in the fitness industry. Building a business from scratch requires resilience and dedication. Franchising can be a strategic growth avenue for established businesses. Passion for the work leads to greater success and fulfillment. Successful business owners often prioritize helping others in their field. Navigating the franchising process requires thorough research and support. Creating a supportive franchise network is essential for franchisee success. Mentorship plays a vital role in personal and professional growth. Titles Building a Fitness Empire: Fredrick's Journey From Physical Therapy to Personal Training The Art of High-Intensity Training Creating a Unique Client Experience in Fitness Navigating the Fitness Business Landscape Sound Bites "I wanted to rent my own place." "I had to scrape the floors." "I opened up the facility in Montclair." "I don't believe in group training." "People hate subscription-based models." "You're not raising your prices." "It's a business in a box." "I have mentors helping me." "Successful people want to help." "I want to help them." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Business of Fitness 03:19 Fredrick's Journey into Fitness 06:06 Establishing a Unique Physical Therapy Clinic 09:14 Transitioning to Personal Training Business 11:01 Building the Business from the Ground Up 15:05 Vision for a Personalized Training Experience 17:48 Business Development Strategies 20:02 Creating a Client-Centric Experience 23:20 Pricing Models and Client Retention 24:59 Client Experience and Cash Flow Management 27:11 Challenges in Finding Qualified Instructors 30:15 Lessons from Business Expansion and Client Retention 33:07 Franchising: A New Growth Strategy 35:40 Passion-Driven Business Success 39:06 Navigating the Franchising Process 44:06 Building a Supportive Franchise Network 48:01 Future Growth and Marketing Strategies

Johnny Mac recaps the best late-night jokes of the week, focusing on topics like the Epstein files, MAGA hat burning, and nudist events. Comedians such as Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Jordan Klepper deliver punchlines on current events and odd happenings. Interview highlights include Marc Maron discussing his HBO special and anxiety, Taylor Tomlinson reflecting on the perils of being a woman comedian on the road, and Shang Wang expressing his love for the craft of comedy. Additional segments cover a school sign prank in Montclair, updates from the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and a comedian's attempt to set a world record for the most garage sales in one day.Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

In this bonus episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we share a recording from an in-store event this spring with Amy Larocca, author of How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time, in conversation with Jason Tanz.Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist. She spent twenty years working at New York magazine as both fashion director and editor at large. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Town & Country, and the London Review of Books, among other publications. She lives with her family in New York and North London.Jason Tanz is currently a writer at Salesforce and formerly the editor-in-chief at Lyft. Before that he worked at Wired for many years. He is the author of Other People's Property: A Shadow History of Hip Hop in White America.Resources:Amanda Chantal Bacon Elle InterviewOura Ring AnxietyBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Andrea and Jodie are stopping by Truvy's beauty shop to revisit the southern tearjerker Steel Magnolias. We talk about the film's deeply personal backstory, the stacked cast, and how Steel Magnolias made space for older women in a way that still resonates. We reflect on how this movie landed differently on rewatch, especially for those of us who are starting to feel more like Ouiser than Shelby. Plus: our favorite quotes, behind-the-scenes gossip, and, of course, that scene from Yellowjackets.Next week we're headed north to Brooklyn Heights for big hair, big feelings, and that big pizza pie in the sky. We're watching Moonstruck. Get ready for Cher at her Oscar-winning best, Nicolas Cage in all his unhinged glory, and another standout performance from Montclair theater queen, Olympia Dukakis.Recommended in this episode:"An Inside Look at Steel Magnolias from Robert Harling" Gun and Garden, April 2018The Right Match: A Short DocumentaryIf you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review.Follow:The Watchers on Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Instagram (@jodie_mim)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Johnny Mac discusses a mishap with his hard drive that led to a different theme music for the episode. He touches on various topics including Ricky Gervais' humorous new billboard for his whiskey company, Nikki Glaser's contribution to an East St. Louis animal shelter, and the longevity discussion of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' Additional segments include Pete Davidson's visit to Sally's Pizza, a brief confrontation between Jack Whitehall and Lewis Hamilton, Adam Sandler's stay in Montclair, New Jersey, and Michael Palin performing Monty Python material on a podcast.01:02 Ricky Gervais' Billboard  01:31 Nikki Glaser's Animal Shelter Rescue02:12 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Insights04:09 Comedy Stars at Nantucket Film Festival 06:25 Gossip Corner: Pete Davidson and More07:34 Adam Sandler's New Jersey Adventures09:18 Michael Palin's Monty Python Performance10:04 Tim Minchin's London ShowGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 28, 2025] Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey. 

When Deb Looney left her high-powered career in advertising, she wasn't running away — she was coming home to herself. As the founder of Loopwell, a women's wellness community in Montclair, NJ, Deb is reimagining what it means to gather, reflect, and heal in a chaotic world. In this fireside chat recorded live at our women's retreat, Deb shares her journey from burnout to bold reinvention — and how she's helping others do the same. We talk about the power of ritual, what it takes to pivot with purpose, and why rest is a radical act for women today. If you've been craving a reset, this conversation is your permission slip. Learn more at loopwithus.com. MEET MY GUEST: LOOPWELL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with clinical expertise in treating anxiety, mood disorders and ADHD.  She is the founder of Integrative Psychiatric Services, based in Montclair, New Jersey, where she provides in-person care and telepsychiatry across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her clinical approach integrates psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evidence-informed complementary modalities—including lifestyle medicine, light therapy, and nutritional supplementation. Dr. Fajgenbaum-Teslja is committed to trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care and frequently collaborates with psychotherapists and interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive treatment planning. Today, Sarah discusses her unconventional path to psychiatry, her integrative approach, and observations on changing attitudes toward neurodiversity and mental health stigmas - stigmans which we are here to help permanently remove through using education, community encouragement, care, and entertainment. Enjoy! [You are now safely here, too]  01:00 - Introducing and welcome Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja! 01:45 - Could you please share a bit about your background and education? 03:20 - Was your path to this career revolving around Psychiatry what you expected? 03:39 - Why do you think ADHD diagnoses have increased, especially among parents and their children? 04:44 - Despite progress, why does stigma around mental health, especially for kids, still exist? 08:16 - What trends are you seeing in neurodiversity and ADHD treatment? 10:10 - How do you help new patients who feel anxious, or even ashamed about seeing a psychiatrist? 12:22 - How can people find you? @integrativepsychiatrynj on INSTA  Facebook  LinkedIN  YouTube and via her company's website: Integrative Phychiatric Services aka https://njips.com/ 12:55 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

In this episode, we catch up with Wes Adams—positive psychology researcher, author, and founder of SV Consulting Group—during a walk through his hometown of Montclair, New Jersey, for a powerful conversation about what makes work meaningful. Wes shares insights from years of research into why some workplaces thrive while others burn out, and how great leaders create meaning—not just through mission statements, but through everyday moments of community, contribution, and challenge. From casual team check-ins to stretch assignments, Wes explains how small, consistent actions can build cultures where people actually want to show up. We explore what it really means to lead with purpose, how to support others without micromanaging, and why meaning—not perks—is the key to retention, engagement, and performance. Huge thanks to Wes Adams for sharing his perspective—and for helping reshape how we think about leadership and the future of work. Connect with Wes Adams Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesadams1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesadams1/

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, we sit down with a powerhouse advocate who's helping families shift from surviving to thriving—Sharon Webber.Sharon, 55, is a proud mother from Montclair, New Jersey. She's a divorced mom of two: a daughter who graduated from Emerson University, and a teenage son, Christopher, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and lives with limited communication skills.Sharon's journey as a parent led her to a deeper calling—advocating not only for her son but for families across the country. She quickly realized the importance of having a plan at every stage of a child's life, especially when navigating the financial strain that often comes with raising a child on the spectrum.Now, as a financial services professional, Sharon helps families eliminate debt, build wealth, and secure the future of their children. Her passion doesn't stop there—she's also a published author and Co-Founder of Indigo Kidz, Inc., an organization that provides a safe and nurturing space for families impacted by special needs. Indigo Kidz is rooted in empowerment, education, and spiritual growth for both parents and children.Whether you're overwhelmed by expenses or unsure of how to prepare for your child's future, Sharon's guidance and personal experience will leave you feeling both seen and supported.Want to connect with Sharon?FB: @sharonwebberBe sure to connect with our badass tribe on social media:IG: @theabmpodcastFB: @theabmpodcastYouTube: @theabmpodcastTik Tok: @autismforbadassmomsWebsite: https://www.autismforbadassmoms.com

Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.

Send us a textIn this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, Mike heads to Whippany to sit down with Yael Averbuch West, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations at NJ/NY Gotham FC. A proud Montclair native and former U.S. Women's National Team player, Yael shares her journey from Jersey youth soccer fields to global tournaments—and now to the front office of one of the most ambitious clubs in women's soccer.They dive into the unique soccer culture of New Jersey, what it takes to build a world-class roster, and how Gotham FC is carving out its own path—separate from the traditional models of women's teams riding the coattails of men's clubs. Yael also opens up about the ongoing learning curve of being a GM, the importance of community engagement, and how Gotham FC is growing its reach as both a competitive franchise and cultural movement.What You'll Hear in This Episode:Yael's upbringing in Montclair and New Jersey's reputation as a soccer hotbedThe evolution of her playing career and transition into club leadershipBuilding a team with international stars and world-class talentHow Gotham FC is redefining what it means to be an independent women's sports brandThe club's vision to become a globally recognized name in women's soccerGame day experiences, theme nights, and community initiatives like “Keep Her in the Game”Why New Jersey and the NYC metro area offer something for everyoneHow fans, from casual supporters to die-hards, help shape Gotham FC's futureResources & Links:

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, librarians Laura Sims and Kerri Sullivan discuss their alternate jobs as writers and editors and how the two careers mesh together.Laura Sims is the author, most recently, of How Can I Help You, a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Book Riot, and CrimeReads Best Book of the Year. She works part-time as a children's librarian in Millburn, New Jersey.Kerri Sullivan is the founder of Jersey Collective, one of New Jersey's most popular Instagram accounts. The project has over 34,000 followers and has been featured by the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey Monthly, CBS Philly, and News 12 NJ. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney's, Catapult, Podcast Review, NJ Indy, and elsewhere. She is from Monmouth County but now lives in Essex County.Resources:Diane Arbus Archive Jersey Collective Laura Sims' Poetry Publisher's Weekly Kerri Sullivan Other Writing New Jersey Go Fish NJ Book Crawl Books:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Anne Berest and Claire Berest discuss their novel, Gabriële, with moderator Violaine Huisman during a partnership event with the Montclair Literary Festival, the Montclair Public Library, and the Montclair Campus of L'Alliance-New York. Anne Berest's first novel to appear in English, The Postcard (Europa, 2023), was a national bestseller, a Library Journal, NPR, and TIME Best Book of the Year, a Vogue Most Anticipated Book of the Year, winner of the Choix Goncourt Prize, and runner-up for the 2024 Dayton Literary Peace Prize. It was described as “stunning” by Leslie Camhi in The New Yorker, as a “powerful literary work” by Julie Orringer in The New York Times Book Review, and as “intimate, profound, essential” in the pages of ELLE magazine. Her new novel, Gabriële (Europa Editions, 2025) is based on the life of Gabriële Buffet, whose extraordinary impact on 20th century avant-garde art and whose remarkable life have largely been obscured. Berest lives in Paris.Claire Berest is the author of the novels Mikado (2009), The Empty Orchestra, Bellevue (2016), Rien n'est noir, winner of the ELLE Readers Grand Prize, and two works of nonfiction, Class Struggle: Why I Resigned from National Education, and Lost Children: An Investigation in the Minors Brigade. Her most recent novel is Artifices. Violaine Huisman was born in Paris in 1979 and has lived and worked in New York for twenty years, where she ran the Brooklyn Academy of Music's literary series and also organized multidisciplinary arts festivals across the city. Originally published by Gallimard under the title Fugitive parce que reine, her debut novel The Book of Mother was awarded multiple literary prizes including the Prix Françoise Sagan and the Prix Marie Claire. Resources:Francis Picabia Marcel Duchamp Paris Museum of Modern Art Albertine BookshopBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

In this personal, winding, and emotionally resonant episode of Creative Risk, the boys crack open a sacred, formative chapter: high school theater. But this isn't just a nostalgia trip. It's an excavation-of early validation, teenage fragility, creative discovery, social hierarchy, and the kinds of teachers who see something in you before you know how to see it yourself.Told through laughter, real talk, and deeply moving reflection, this episode features intimate interviews with Joshua's former classmates and educators from Montclair's School of Visual and Performing Arts. It's a tribute to the weird, beautiful ecosystem where future artists are born, dreams are crushed or ignited, and identities take shape-often for life.EPISODE #69 of CREATIVE RISKJoin our Patreon for ad-free early access to episodes, exclusive discounts, weekly Q&As, and so much more. Visit https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast today!Submit your story to Raw & Rising, the mini-series spotlighting hustling creatives—those self-producing, diversifying their income, and tackling challenges head-on. Visit www.artists-strategy.com/creative-risk to pitch your story today. —Thanks for listening!Join our email list for our weekly newsletter with deep insight on our personal artistic journeys: www.artists-strategy.com/signupSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-risk/id1706381310Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hzvD8HgCjOo1NcA5zBDN4?si=404a2369523a45cbFollow Us on IG: www.instagram.com/creativeriskpod/Follow Us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@creativeriskpod— “CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.

Are you listening when God speaks? Are you going where He sends you? In this episode, Jeff and Terry discuss: Keeping in touch and maintaining lifetime friends.Seeing God's hand in the paths of our lives.Hearing God's voice and acting on our promises with Him.Business as a platform for faith.  Key Takeaways: If you listen and obey, everything God touches will turn to gold. It won't be through your power, it will be through Him.You don't need to be perfect. God will meet us where we are and work with who we are.God is the owner of everything - our time, our talent, and our treasures.Serve God and He will lead you where you need to go. Start with faith, act in obedience, and be amazed at where He takes you.  "Get into the habit of every day asking God for direction and obeying those instructions. Then watch what happens, because I'm telling you, everywhere He leads you will turn into gold." —  Terry Trayvick Episode References:When Dreams Are Disrupted: A Story of God's Faithfulness by Sandy Ramsey - https://www.amazon.com/When-Dreams-Are-Disrupted-Faithfulness-ebook/dp/B0D9DV4SGT About Terry Trayvick: Terry Trayvick is a seasoned business strategy and transformation leader with over 40 years of experience in the automotive, consumer goods, printing, housing, health care, food, and private funding industries. Terry has earned the respect of global leaders for his ability to align organizations to deliver exceptional results.Terry is the founder and leader of Level Five, LLC (a strategy and execution company focused on helping companies go from good to great) and 5th Level Capital (a private funding company focused on debt and equity investments in the real estate industry). He is co-owner, with his wife Sandy, of Trayvick Private Investments and Trayvick Model Homes. And Terry is co-owner, with his daughters, of Trayvick SFA (a company focused on building multi-family housing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex).Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Terry spent 20 years in corporate America. In several executive positions.  Terry was the Global President of R.R. Donnelley Financial, a $1 billion business unit. Terry led a diverse team consisting of 5,000 people in 40 locations around the world and spearheaded a transformation that grew market share and improved profitability by $80MM in three years. Prior to the role of Global President, Terry was the Senior Vice President of Strategy for R.R. Donnelley's $5 billion Print Solutions Group. Earlier in his career, Terry held several executive finance positions at R.R. Donnelley, Sara Lee, and Procter and Gamble, and several operations roles at General Motors.Terry is Chairman of the board for Water.org, a board member of Emacx Systems, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the 9000 member Christ Church in Montclair and Rockaway, New Jersey.  Terry's hobbies include playing golf, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working out.  Terry grew up in Dayton, Ohio, lives in Montclair, NJ, has three adult children, and has been married to his wife, Sandy, for over 34 years. Terry has a B.S. in Industrial Management from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia Business School. Connect with Terry Trayvick:Website: https://www.5thlevelcapital.com/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, we feature a compilation of book recommendations from our customers, recorded in store on Independent Bookstore Day. Enjoy this varied and wonderful list of books!Libro. Fm Audiobook of Walking PracticeBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Comedian Zarna Garg joins Farnoosh live at Loopwell in Montclair to celebrate the release of her memoir, This American Woman. In this candid and hilarious conversation, Zarna shares how she transformed personal crisis into a comedy career—building a thriving business from scratch after her husband lost his job. She opens up about betting on herself in midlife, using clean comedy as a strategic edge, and how she's navigated financial stress, immigrant identity, and motherhood with grit and humor.

The entrepreneurial journey for Dennis Balonze began when he was 12, sweeping floors in his uncle's barbershop in Paterson, New Jersey. He was inspired by the sense of community and business hustle, eventually earning his hairdresser license while still in high school. After graduation, Dennis worked in salons to master his craft and, in 2001, he purchased an 80-year-old barbershop in Montclair, New Jersey. That shop grew into multiple locations and sparked his interest in real estate investing. At 22, Dennis bought his first two-family investment property in Belleville, New Jersey. Managing and renovating it taught him the power of passive income and appreciation. In 2005, he used a 1031 exchange to expand, which led him to Huntsville, Alabama, and the founding investment career. He later invested in Fort Benning, Georgia, and partnered with firms like Borland Capital to underwrite deals and scale his knowledge. After two decades in the barbering business, Dennis sold off his shops to focus fully on real estate—specifically real estate investing. Check out Dennis' YouTube channel, BarberUPP!

Sean Spiller, president of the New Jersey Education Association and a former mayor of Montclair, talks about his campaign to be the Democratic nominee for governor in the June primary and the issues that matter to voters in New Jersey.

Send us a textOn this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I sit down with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from her time in the Navy to her decision to run for governor of New Jersey.What We Cover:Finding Her Way to Jersey Mikie shares how she settled in Montclair over 15 years ago, what makes New Jersey feel like home, and why she's embraced the state's energy, community, and—yes—its volume.A Life of Service From her early inspiration to fly to graduating from the Naval Academy as part of the first class of women eligible for combat roles, Mikie reflects on how military service shaped her mindset, her leadership style, and her approach to adversity.Career Shifts and the Call to Serve Again After nearly a decade in the Navy, Mikie went to law school, worked as a federal prosecutor, and helped launch reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Eventually, that path led her to politics—and a run for Congress rooted in public service, not partisanship.Why She's Running for Governor Mikie talks candidly about her frustrations with Washington, what she's proud of in her time in Congress, and why she believes real progress—especially for small businesses, infrastructure, and affordability—starts at the state level.Keeping It Jersey We wrap with a lighter side: hiking Eagle Rock, grabbing subs from Belgiovanni's (long hots required), and why Star Tavern still hits the spot after a long day.Whether you're a policy nerd, a small business owner, or someone just trying to make sense of the moment we're in, this episode gives you a real look at the person behind the headlines—and what drives her to fight for New Jersey.mikiesherrill.comSupport the show

6 confirmed dead in Hudson River helicopter crash, source says // Tim Lynn, former KTLA Helicopter pilot on Hudson crash // Sneaker store in Montclair robbed three times in one month. Weezer's wife shot at LAPD after hit-n-run on 134 in Eagle Rock // Robbery at Montclair Mall sneaker store – 3rd time this month. Search for suspects who killed store owner's brother in S. El Monte 

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Ilene Fishman to explore what it really takes to achieve lasting recovery. We dive into the complex, sometimes uncomfortable truths about healing from an eating disorder, the importance of self-compassion, and why true freedom goes beyond simply “eating normally.” Ilene V. Fishman, LCSW, ACSW, FAED, has maintained a general psychotherapy practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for more than 40 years in both Montclair, NJ and New York City. Ilene helped found NEDA, serving on its Board of Directors for over a decade. She then served on the board of ProjectHEAL. Ilene speaks widely as an expert on the subject of eating disorders and is the author of the book, THE DEEPER FIX. Note: The podcast is off for the next two weeks! We will be back on April 22nd, with a new episode! Tweetable Quotes "I don't wanna keep people comfortable. People will talk about, ‘Oh that therapist was so nice, she was such a nice person.' But did you get better?” - Ilene Fishman "If we avoid our pain. If we don't suffer constructively, productively, then we're blocking ourselves." - Ilene Fishman "Tell your therapist everything. Try to find a therapist where you can say, 'I'm afraid to start therapy with you, and these are the reasons I'm afraid.' Let's talk about it." - Ilene Fishman "It's about taking the risk and being afraid and not really knowing what's gonna be on the other side and doing it with somebody who's gonna, who's gonna hopefully catch you, but that you need to do it scared." - Rachelle Heinemann "Good therapy should be growthful and empowering." - Ilene Fishman "Recovery is so worth it." - Ilene Fishman Resources Connect with Ilene Fishman Here! Find Ilene Fishman on Instagram Check out Ilene's book: The Deeper Fix: For Your Growth and Empowerment Bergen Mental Health Group Inc. is hiring! If you think you'd be a great fit, check it out! Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? Let's chat!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com  

Scott started the LIFERS movie tour last week in St. Louis at the Arkadin Cinema & Bar — and this episode finds him in his hotel after a particularly long day that took him from a showing in Portland, Oregon at the Clinton Street Theater to a showing at the Clairidge Theater in Montclair, New Jersey. The dude was a little rough. (AND there was a fucking Tesla involved!) PLUS!: Micro-cinemas, cat-pigs, Enuff Z'nuff at The Whiskey, The Lumiere in L.A., Gabe's face in IMAX at the Esquire in Sacramento, cineastes, Ryan's nipples, Married Men at the Metro on March 15, the fall Everclear tour, ripping off Amadeus, English accents, and the royal “we” game. (Not discussed, but definitely felt — The Coolidge in Boston and the Film Society Center in Philadelphia.) Remaining dates on the LIFERS movie tour: MARCH 19 — Oriental Theatre — Milwaukee, WI APRIL 6 — Wisconsin Film Festival — Madison, WI APRIL 7 — Screenland Armour — Kansas City, MO APRIL 8 — The Varsity Cinema — Des Moines, IA APRIL 9 — The Trylon — Minneapolis, MN

LA Mayor Bass says her text messages are auto–deleted. Daylight Savings // Wango Tango coming up...Jackie & Shadow have baby eaglet # 3—Remember Wild Kingdom? // Pursuit in Montclair ends in Officer involved shooting. Difference between Claremont & Montclair. “InChino” does that exist?  Mistrial declared in case of Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife. Costco is expanding, opening more stores. Man climbs out of storm drain in Stockton. This guy needs a podcast.