S4 Ep7 - Interview w/ Author Johnnie Occhipinti

Where in the world is Amber Viola?!

It’s been a while! This is an update on what’s going on in my life and a big thank you for all of the support!! Keep a look out for new episodes!

S4 Ep7 - Interview w/ Author Johnnie Occhipinti

Spurred by the boredom of post-COVID life and the lifelong desire to learn how to pitch a baseball. Johnnie Occ, under the tutelage of his Dad and his Uncle Ronnie's Wisdom, takes on the course of what it takes to be a pitcher and finds a better course of life along the way...and possibly an opportunity of a lifetime.

S4 Ep6 - Interview w/ Luzerne County Council Emily Singh

Welcome back! We have a great interview for you guys this week. Meet Emily Singh who is running for Luzerne County council. Check out her bio: Emily Singh a first-generation Guyanese American who was raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Watching her parents work tirelessly to build a life here instilled in Emily a deep work ethic and a commitment to give back to her community. With a decade long background in banking, Emily brings a strong understanding of financial literacy, advanced comprehension of legal documents, and economic stewardship. Beyond her professional work, Emily is deeply passionate about community engagement, environmental conservation, transparency, and social equity.

S4 Ep5 - Interview w/ City Council hopeful Frankie Malacaria

Frankie Malacariais a dedicated political and community organizer with four years of experience fighting for working-class families and building grassroots power in Scranton, and five years of experience making pizza. Before which he worked in bars and as an electrician. Since changing career paths, Frankie has worked on many local progressive campaigns. Notably, in 2022 he spearheaded the campaign to limit solitary confinement, collecting over 13,500 signatures in just 7 weeks from Lackawanna County voters. He's helped in organizing countless protests over the years in defense of human rights from bodily autonomy and reproductive rights to more recently immigrant rights. Frankie also stands in strong solidarity with labor unions and the workers they represent, both in policy and on the picket line. Frankie has also helped organize community support for strikes and labor actions, including standing with healthcare workers to demand fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to collectively bargain.

S4 Ep 4 - Interview w/ City Council hopeful Todd Pousley

Todd Pousley is a proud Scranton resident who, for the past 7 years, has dedicated himself to improving his community as director of community development at NeighborWorks Northeastern PA. In this role, he leads collaborative, resident-driven efforts to improve Scranton and other communities in NEPA. Todd is also an active volunteer, having served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County, Leadership Lackawanna, and Friends of the Poor. He currently serves as the chair of the Scranton City Planning Commission and Lackawanna County Land Bank Advisory Committee. Todd holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Marywood University and a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate from the University of Scranton.