Τα καλύτερα Wilkes podcast (2024)

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Serving the public w/Romilda Crocamo 16:39

10d ago16:39

16:39

In this episode, we sit down with Romilda Crocomo, the County Manager of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Romilda provides a fascinating inside look at the role of a county manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a large and diverse county with over 1,500 employees. Romilda shares her unique career path, from practicing law in the private sec…

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Community and Communication w/Mayor Mike Lombardo 21:56

24d ago21:56

21:56

In this episode, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Mayor Lombardo the City of Pittston to discuss the city's revitalization efforts and community engagement. Mayor Lombardo shares the importance of effective communication, highlighting initiatives like a quarterly newspaper to keep residents informed. Our conversation explores Pittston's historical…

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Media Literacy w/Julie Sidoni 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

In this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Julie Sidoni from WVIA to discuss the critical importance of media literacy in today's information landscape. They explore the rapid changes in media consumption, the distinction between news and information, and the key differences between public and commercial …

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Your Voice Matters w/Drew Popish 21:31

1M ago21:31

21:31

In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Drew Popish, the Northeast Regional Director for Governor Josh Shapiro. They discuss Drew's journey into politics and the importance of youth engagement and diverse representation in advocacy. Drew shares how he initially had no plans to enter politics, but felt …

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Authentic Diversity in the Workplace w/Jake Kelley 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

In this episode of The Wilkes Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Jake Kelley of Mx. Kelley Queer Education LLC to discuss identity, inclusivity and authentic diversity in the workplace. Jake emphasizes the importance of understanding identities beyond surface labels and acknowledging marginalized communities' experiences. They…

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Behind Wilkesboro's Entrepreneurial Awakening 14:50

7M ago14:50

14:50

Join the journey as Francisco Martinez, a vibrant force in economic development, shares his transformative story from graphic and web design to spearheading growth initiatives in Wilkesboro. Together, we explore the impact of the Entrepreneur Grant Program and the vital role of the Small Business Center at Wilkes Community College in cultivating a …

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Building Bridges in Business through Co-working Innovation 18:25

7M ago18:25

18:25

Embarking on a voyage through the transformative world of co-working spaces, we're joined by Doren Tripp, the quintessential serial entrepreneur whose life tapestry is interwoven with threads of innovation from Oklahoma City to the bustling optimism of Wilkesboro. With a backstory that spans continents, Doren's eclectic upbringing has honed his sav…

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Young Professionals Council w/Mollie Boyd and Rachael Stark 17:20

9M ago17:20

17:20

On this episode of Wilkes-Barre Connect, we discuss the Young Professionals Council and its role in bringing together young leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Former Chair Rachel Stark and current Chair Mollie Boyd share how the group provides opportunities for professional and personal growth while giving back through service. From conferences …

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2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Barriers To Entrepreneurship with Jacqueline Escobar and Dan Kimbrough 45:27

9M ago45:27

45:27

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, Jacqueline Escobar and our host Dan Kimbrough hold a discussion Connect Coference around barriers to Entrepreneurship and the challenges and opportunities for small business owners in our region. Business leaders like @ParkMultimedia's Dan Kimbrough share real stories of overcoming barriers like …

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From Clay to Culture: Inside a North Carolina Art Haven 14:02

10M ago14:02

14:02

Have you ever been struck by the allure of a hand-crafted piece of art, only to wish you knew the story behind its creation? That's the magic Jim Lyall and his business partner Steve Key capture in Taupe Gallery, a haven for art lovers nestled in the scenic foothill of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On our latest episode of 'Find your Backroad,' we chat…

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2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Education and Workforce Development with Zubeen Saeed and Susan Magnotta 36:27

12M ago36:27

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On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast Zubeen Saeed and Susan Magnotta lead a discussion on workforce development and education in Northeast Pennsylvania. The conversation includes local professionals and covers career exploration, pathways to education, and opportunities to get students exposed to different careers at an early age. Sh…

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2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Housing Support with Maryanne Velez and Vivian Williams 18:54

12M ago18:54

18:54

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we hear from Maryanne Velez from the United NEPA Alliance and Vivian Williams from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. They discuss data on rising rents and the lack of affordable housing options. We also hear from college students and young professionals discussing concerns about remaining i…

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2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Foundational Support with Dave Pedri and Maggie Martinelli 28:04

1y ago28:04

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On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we hear from Dave Pedri and Maggie Martinelli from the Luzerne Foundation and the Scranton Area Foundations, respectively. This conversation is a live panel discussion from the 2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference. Maggie and Dave share how each foundation can work with individuals or nonprofits …

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2023 LEAD Day - Advocacy w/Luzerne County Council Chair Kendra Vough and Mayor Max Conway 36:26

1y ago36:26

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On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we sit with Kendra Vogue, chair of Luzerne County Council, and Max Conway, mayor of Dunmore Borough, and learn about how they got their start in politics and what barriers young professionals may face here in Northeast PA. Both encourage listeners to reach out to local leaders with their ideas an…

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2023 LEAD Day -Mayor Paige Cognetti and DEI 34:26

1y ago34:26

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On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast we sit down with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about the city of Scranton and their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Mayor Cognetti discusses how she has worked to increase representation in city leadership and hiring through merit-based practices. She also walks through some of the chall…

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Crooked Creek Highlands w/ Megan & Evan White 13:59

1y ago13:59

13:59

From Megan White: We own a Scottish highland cow farm in Hamptonville, North Carolina. We bredScottish highlands and we host events including paint parties, yoga, photographysessions, meet and greets, and educational farm tours. We are passionate abouteducating the public and allowing people to get to know these beautiful animals. A little more abo…

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Brushy Mountain Apple Festival with Debi Davis 12:31

1y ago12:31

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The Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club owns, operates, and organizes the event each year. The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is not just this club's largest fundraiser, but has become one of Wilkes County's biggest fundraisers. Over 100 civ…

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Celebrating the 40th Year at The Walker Center w/ Guest: Director Tabitha Hudler 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

The Walker Center was created to address Wilkes Community College’s mission components of culture, business, industry, and training. Dr. David Daniel, WCC president at the time, took the lead in the effort to construct the center and WCC’s Foundation, the development arm of the institution, embarked on a fundraising drive that would raise $2.2 mill…

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"NC's Wine Renaissance" - Guest: Jay Raffaldini of Raffaldini Vineyard 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

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Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Swan Creek Wine Appellation within the Yadkin Valley, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Tuscan charm to North Carolina. Known widely as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces only classically dry Italian style wines ranging from reds like Sangiovese Classico, Montepulciano Riserva, Sa…

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Guest: Craig Church of "Faith Fest" Christian Music Festival 18:15

1+ y ago18:15

18:15

FaithFest is a tremendous undertaking and planning is a year-round endeavor. It takes hundreds of volunteers and an army of supporters to make this happen. Organizers say, "this is not a money-making event, rather it is for the single cause of lifting up and glorifying Jesus Christ." Find out more information or grab your tickets at https://faithfe…

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Guest: Thomas Salley, Wilkesboro TDA Director 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

From White Lightning to Lightning Fast! The "Wilkesboro: Find Your Back Road" Podcast covers all the people, places, and things that make Wilkesboro a one-of-a-kind Mountain destination. Enjoy lively conversation with hosts as they welcome artists, local business leaders, event organizers and creatives from Wilkesboro. To request an interview spot …

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Ep. 23 Friendly Ghosts, Running From Russian Demons, and Breaking Curses 18:26

2y ago18:26

18:26

A few true and scary stories to add to your October, this episode will have you taking a closer look at Halloween and the forces at play this time of year.Please follow, rate, and review!❤️My website: http://kimwilkes.comConnect with me on Instagram @kimwilkes.co : https://www.instagram.com/kimwilkes.co/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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Ep. 22 NaNoWriMo, Serials, and Gnomes 17:06

2y ago17:06

17:06

I am gearing up for the writing equivalent of a marathon, and am dumping all my thoughts about it into this episode. Come and learn what a “serial” is in the world of books, and find out a bit about gnomes. If you want to read the whole article on gnomes, here it is:https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/on-gnomes-from-alchemical-theory-to-a-fairy-…

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Ep. 21 Anxiety: Can You Actually Help Yourself? 11:29

2y ago11:29

11:29

To finish out our 4 episode mini-series on anxiety, I wanted to take a step back from all the habits and tips we know we should be cultivating and applying, and address the step that comes before that. When you’re entrenched in anxiety (or honestly any mental illness), is it actually possible to help yourself?Send an email or voice message with you…

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Ep. 20 Calming Exercise for Stressed Out Parents (Guided Meditation) 8:11

2y ago8:11

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As a part of this mini-series on anxiety, I thought it would be helpful to provide a short guided meditation. Because we’ve been talking about parenting and all of the anxiety and stress that can come with it, I want to offer you this time to recenter, to regain perspective, and to soothe your soul so that you can reengage with your kids with posit…

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Ep. 19 Coping with Anxiety while Raising Young Children 30:12

2y ago30:12

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Kim shares different tools she’s used to navigate anxiety while parenting young children, and highlights some tips that may help you if you are struggling.Send an email or voice message with your supernatural stories for our upcoming series in October! https://anchor.fm/kim-wilkes/messagePlease follow, rate, and review!❤️My website: http://kimwilke…

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Ep. 18 Postpartum Anxiety and Regaining Creativity 16:17

2y ago16:17

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Kim shares her recent experience dealing with postpartum anxiety and steps she’s taken to regain her creativity over the past year.Send Kim an email or voice message with your supernatural stories for our upcoming series in October! https://anchor.fm/kim-wilkes/messagePlease follow, rate, and review!❤️My website: http://kimwilkes.comConnect with me…

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Guest: Miss Nikki Morgan, Singer/Songwriter 18:02

2+ y ago18:02

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As the daughter of a minister and kin to a lot of church folk Nikki grew up listening to traditional gospel/christian music and spent much of her grade school days involved in school band playing clarinet and oboe. But, despite her early exposure to music, it wasn’t until the tender age of 28 when she finally began to start making music of her own.…

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Behind the Scenes at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir 12:35

2+ y ago12:35

12:35

Guest: Thomas Wayne Nicholson, CIV USARMY CESAW This program is sponsored by Wilkes EDC. Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Wilkes County serves as the pivotal hub connecting businesses, communities, and opportunities throughout the region. Visit https://wilkesedc.com/ for more info or to connect. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US t…

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Ep. 17 Emotional Bubbles 17:47

2+ y ago17:47

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Coping isn’t healing, but sometimes it’s the best that you can do. Listen as Kim shares how she used an “emotional bubble” to survive her last pregnancy, and the surprising blessings that came from it.Please follow, rate, and review!❤️My website: http://kimwilkes.comConnect with me on Instagram @kimwilkes.co : https://www.instagram.com/kimwilkes.co…

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"Wilkes County Line" - Guest: Rick Balentine, Director/Composer, Temple Gate Films, LLC 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

18:55

Created and written by Tanille Yow Ulm, Rick Balentine and Mark Rickerby of Temple Gate Films, "Wilkes County Line" is an exciting family friendly film centered around the love of racing, the love of family, and the drive to bring back racing to the North Wilkesboro Speedway and revitalize a local economy. Please subscribe to Temple Gate Films to f…

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“Springtime at Fraser’s Ridge” with Guests: Carolyn Baker & Beth Pittman 19:40

2+ y ago19:40

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NC Sassenach Tours is hosting “Springtime at Fraser’s Ridge” at Leatherwood Mountains Resort from May 19-21. In addition to two cast members from the Starz Outlander Series (Murtagh and Jocasta!), we’ll have Scottish Highlands Dance, music and educational programs with Highland Echoes, entertainment from KIR (Kirk McLeod’s Seven Nations Trio) and o…

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"Art Scavenger Hunt!!!" with Guests: Ashley Barton & Kayla Merrell 16:38

2+ y ago16:38

16:38

Guests: Ashley Barton, Executive Director & Kayla Merrell - Programs & Outreach Director for Wilkes Art Gallery sit down with Matt to discuss the big Art Treasure Hunt and more! Wilkes Art Gallery is a non-profit arts-based organization nestled in the beautiful foothills of Western North Carolina in historic downtown North Wilkesboro. Art exhibits …

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Green Flag for North Wilkesboro Speedway Revitalization - Guest: Terri Parsons 15:54

3y ago15:54

15:54

Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith shared his vision for the future of North Wilkesboro Speedway during the Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce 75th Membership Celebration recently. Earmarked within the North Carolina state budget that was passed in November was $18 million toward infrastructure improvements at the historic 0.625-mil…

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Ep. 16 Birth Story and Where The Heck I’ve Been 17:50

3y ago17:50

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Kim shares all the details of her most recent birth experience. Spoiler Alert: all did NOT go smoothly (but don’t worry, there’s still a happy ending).Please follow, rate, and review!❤️Website: http://kimwilkes.comConnect with me on Instagram @kimwilkes.co : https://www.instagram.com/kimwilkes.co/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

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Guest: Denis Lachapelle of The Wilkes Comic Con 20:30

3y ago20:30

20:30

Denis Lachapelle is chair of Wilkes Comic Con. A life-long artist, geek, and gamer, for several years he produced fan art and commissions at comic book conventions throughout the state as Coffee Bruin Studios. Together with his co-chair Wendy Harmon, they produce the areas only Geek Culture convention. Now held twice a year, Wilkes Comic Con is an …

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Guest: Megan Barnett of Hive Fitness Studio 36:41

3y ago36:41

36:41

Megan Barnett, Personal Trainer and Advocate joins us to talk about Hive Fitness Studio, personal training, and her work in the community advocating for LGBTQ+ youth, as well as some of her favorite things to do (and eat) around Wilkesboro. Visit https://trainwithhive.com/ for more information. This program is sponsored by Wilkes EDC. Situated in t…

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Guest: Christie Younger, Acclaimed Artist 14:10

3y ago14:10

14:10

Christie Younger is an American artist who lives and works in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Her paintings are collected internationally, shown in several acclaimed galleries across the Southeastern United States, and have been featured on HGTV. She has a diverse background and education in fine art along with biological science. This along with…

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It's Christmas Time In Wilkesboro: Festivities, Fun and Food! 14:13

3y ago14:13

14:13

Wilkes Chamber of Commerce President Linda Cheek sits down to chat with Matt about the upcoming parade, lighting ceremony, shopping events, activities and more. Linda Cheek, a Wilkes County native, has served as the president of the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce for twenty-three years. Linda has and continues to be involved with various boards for bus…

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Guest: Presley Barker, Singer/Guitar Prodigy 16:09

3y ago16:09

16:09

Presley Barker is seventeen years old and has been singing and playing guitar since the age of seven. Living in the NC mountains and listening to Doc Watson on the radio inspired Presley to begin playing music. He has had the opportunity to be on the “NBC Today Show” with Al Roker. He has played the National Folk Festival, Richmond Folk Festival, L…

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Guest: Earl B. Hunter Jr, Founder of "Black Folks Camp Too" 48:21

3y ago48:21

48:21

Wilkesboro Tourism Director, Thomas Salley, sits down with Earl B. Hunter, Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too, for a conversation about destinations, the outdoors and more. This program is sponsored by Wilkes EDC. Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Wilkes County serves as the pivotal hub connecting businesses, commun…

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At MerleFest - with The Kruger Brothers 17:13

3y ago17:13

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In this episode: Uwe and Jens Kruger sit down for an interview at the 2021 MerleFest autograph tent. Uwe and Jens were born and raised Germany and Switzerland. They began singing and playing instruments at a very young age, as music was an important part of their family’s life. At ages eleven and twelve years old they were already performing regula…

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2020 Annual Dinner - Charitable Organization if the Year 30:24

4y ago30:24

30:24

Join the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber as we talk to our 2020 Charitable Organization of the Year Award recipient, Osterhout Free Library, about the great work the do for our community.Από τον wilkesbarreconnect

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2020 Annual Dinner - Diversity Champion Business of the Year 20:53

4y ago20:53

20:53

Join the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber as we talk to our 2020 Diversity Champion Business of the Year Award recipient, PNC Bank, about their diversity, equity, and inclusion workΑπό τον wilkesbarreconnect

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Ep. 15 Having a Happy Marriage After Abuse 36:53

4+ y ago36:53

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Kim is joined by her husband Jason to discuss the effect her past trauma has had on their marriage, and how they've been able to work through it together and enjoy a happy, healthy relationship.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wilkes/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wil…

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Ep. 14 What The Brain Does During Sexual Assault 10:45

5y ago10:45

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This episode delves into the chemical reactions in the brain that prevent victims of sexual assault from speaking out and reporting the attack. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wilkes/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wilkes/support…

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Ep. 13 Q&A with Kim Wilkes / Get to Know the Author 11:44

5y ago11:44

11:44

To kick off Season 2 of The Kim Wilkes Podcast, host and author Kim Wilkes shares more about her life up to here and where she sees the Kim Wilkes Co. going in 2020.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wilkes/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-wilkes/support…

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Episode 18 - Connect Conference - Cassandra Coleman 33:20

5y ago33:20

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Cassandra, the executive director of America250PA, discusses the goal and purpose of the project. Cassandra also talks about the "meeting in a basement in Wilkes-Barre" that sparked the Direct Effect Challenge with state universities and the US Postal Service.Από τον wilkesbarreconnect

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Episode 17 - Connect Conference - Victoria Stephen and Heather Snead 29:29

5y ago29:29

29:29

Victoria and Heather talk with us about innovation and the United States Postal Service. Recently, the USPS has taken on the goal of reaching and impacting the next generation and make sure direct mail is included in marketing efforts, not just digital avenues. This includes direct effect challenges like the one wrapping up at the conference.…

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Episode 16 - Connect Conference - Pitch Participants 50:54

5y ago50:54

50:54

This episode focuses on the Pitch participants that presented during the conference. StudioBE, SchoooldxFrugal Athlete, and American Paper Bag all talk about their story and beginnings, passions, and the impact their product or service has.Από τον wilkesbarreconnect

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