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Join us as we celebrate business owners, leaders, and influential figures shaping Central New York. Through stories and expert insights, we uncover their path, the challenges they faced, and the impact they are making in their industries and communities.
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every 10 days
Average audio length:
43 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
57 episodes
since March 20, 2025
episodic
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Teaching has changed, expectations have grown, and the challenges facing educators today are greater than ever.
This week on Upstate Impact, I’m joined by Jen Rafferty, founder of Empowered Educator, for a great conversation about her journey from the classroom to earning her PhD, becoming an autho…
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This week on Upstate Impact, we’re joined by Bronson Kopp, Executive Director of Joseph’s House in Syracuse!
Joseph’s House is doing incredible work in our community, providing housing, support, and resources for pregnant women and mothers in need.
Bronson shares what inspired him to get involved, …
What does it really take to set yourself up for success?This week on Upstate Impact, we’re joined by successful local entrepreneur Nick Moore to talk about his journey in business, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the decisions and habits that have helped him get to where he is today…
This week on Upstate Impact, we sit down with the legendary Gary Gait! 🥍🍊
From his historic playing career to building a business in the early days of professional lacrosse, Gary shares his journey both on and off the field.
We dive into his entrepreneurial mindset, the power of visualization, lead…
From washing dishes at 15 to owning the company at 21, Ryan Novak’s story is anything but ordinary.
This week on Upstate Impact, we sit down with the owner and CEO of Chocolate Pizza Company to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the experiences that inspired his new book…
This week on Upstate Impact, we sit down with Matt Flood, founder of TLDR Syracuse, the local newsletter keeping you plugged into everything happening around Syracuse and CNY.
We talk about Matt’s background as an engineer, his time at TCGplayer, his current role at Forbes, and how those experience…
This week on Upstate Impact, we sit down with Dr. Brittany Schuller, founder of Mini Milestones Physical Therapy.
Brittany specializes in pediatric neuro physical therapy, working with babies and young kids and focusing on how the brain, nervous system, and movement all work together.
We talk about…
This week, we sit down with Nick Riley of High Minded Humboldt to talk about his journey out to Humboldt County, becoming immersed in the cannabis industry, and watching it evolve from the underground days to legalization and where it stands today.
We get into the culture of Humboldt, misconceptio…
This week on the Upstate Impact Podcast, we’re joined by Catherine Donahue, founder of Flower Dough Bread Co.
From baking bread at home to building one of Central New York’s most beloved brands, Catherine shares the story behind Flower Dough, what it’s like balancing entrepreneurship with raising f…
Jovan Miller joins the Upstate Impact Podcast to share his journey from growing up in Syracuse as a multi-sport athlete to becoming a two-time All-American, two-time National Champion at Syracuse University, and playing professional lacrosse.
We also dive into the evolution of the game, why being a…
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