The What's Happening Delco Podcast

Lynne Williams - Episode 207

Episode 207 features Lynne Williams [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams/]. Lynne Williams runs two businesses in the Philadelphia area. She discussed her dual roles as owner of Career News Today LLC, where she provides resume writing and career coaching services, and as executive director of Great Careers Network (formerly Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group), a nonprofit organization that has hosted over 6,500 events with 48,000+ RSVPs since 2010. She shared career tips including customizing LinkedIn profiles, engaging in daily thoughtful comments, and posting regularly, while explaining her approach of providing individualized coaching rather than pre-written content. The conversation also covered Lynn's background as a former teacher who became a career coach after struggling to find employment herself, her extensive speaking engagements with SCORE, and her writing career including over 350 published articles across local news sites. Honorable Mentions: Meetup [https://www.meetup.com/home/] Score [https://www.score.org] Delco.Today [https://delco.today] Turning Point [https://turningpointrestaurants.com] Taff Treats [https://www.tafftreats.com] Wawa [https://www.wawa.com] Ellis Preserve [https://ellispreserve.com] Keep Music Alive [https://www.keepmusicalive.org] Rich Shane [https://www.richshane.com]

Full Living Wellness - Nakita Mahon - Episode 206

Episode 206 features Nakita Mahon of Full Living Wellness [https://www.fulllivingwellness.com]. Full Living Wellness is a private therapy practice offering in person and telehealth services across multiple states. Nikita discussed her background in community behavioral health and how she co-founded Full Living Wellness with Ashleigh Persico, explaining their approach to therapy centered around building relationships and helping clients explore their goals. They talked about Nikita's personal fitness journey, having lost over 120 pounds and become an athlete through jiu-jitsu training, and she shared insights about how therapy can help people develop curiosity about themselves rather than operating from shame. The conversation also covered Nikita's podcast "Friends Living Well" which she co-hosts with Kelsey Hunter. www.FullLivingWellness.com - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fulllivingwellnesstherapy/] Honorable Mentions: Wayne Dyer [https://www.drwaynedyer.com] The Vault [https://vaultbjj.com] Hometown Gym [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589137520507] Best Quality Pizza [https://bestqualitypizzaandgrill.com] Taff Treats [https://www.tafftreats.com] Station Tap [https://stationtap.com] Media, PA [https://visitmediapa.com/about/] Nimble Craft [https://www.nimblecraftpa.com] Keep Music Alive [https://www.keepmusicalive.org] Rich Shane [https://www.richshane.com]

Borrowed Ego Dress Rentals - Kalai Herko - Episode 205

Episode 205 features Kalai Herko of Borrowed Ego Dress Rentals [https://borrowedego.com]. This podcast interview featured Kalai Herko, owner of Borrowed Ego Dress Rentals, discussing her new business that offers designer dress rentals for weddings, proms, and special events. Kalai explained how the concept originated from her own experience of purchasing multiple dresses for her son's wedding in Germany, and she developed a persona-based approach where customers can select dresses that match specific personality types rather than browsing through countless options. The business offers both single dress rentals (48-72 hour period) and bundle packages, with plans to eventually include accessories and complete outfit options. Kalai shared her challenges balancing the business with her full-time job, her sourcing strategy through Facebook Marketplace and a Philadelphia supplier, and her passion for fashion and helping women feel confident in their outfits without the high cost of purchasing. www.BorrowedEgo.com - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/borrowedego/] Honorable Mentions: Jim's Steaks [https://www.jimssteaks.com] Roy Tweedy's [https://www.roytweedys.com] Icon Pizza [https://iconpizzaofficial.com] Taff Treats [https://www.tafftreats.com] Wawa [https://www.wawa.com] Stinger's [https://www.stingerssecane.com] Keep Music Alive [https://www.keepmusicalive.org] Rich Shane [https://www.richshane.com]

Cory Kastle - Episode 204

Episode 204 features Cory Kastle. Cory Kastle is a pro wrestler turned comedian and podcaster. Cory discussed his background in pro wrestling, his multiple podcast shows including "Evolving with Cory Kastle" and "Sunday Stew Pot," and his new comedy event "Monday Night ROFL at Dolan's in Delco. He explained how he's creating a comedy community in Delco by hosting weekly comedy shows with a mix of showcase performers and open mic participants, drawing inspiration from wrestling's "Attitude Era." The conversation also covered Cory's influences in comedy, including Mitch Hedberg and Brian Regan, as well as his thoughts on AI's impact on the entertainment industry. Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/corykastle/] Honorable Mentions: Dolen's [https://www.dolansbar.com] Tony Lukes [https://tonylukes.com] Cocco's Pizza [https://coccospizza.com] Wawa [https://www.wawa.com] Taff Treats [https://www.tafftreats.com] Keep Music Alive [https://www.keepmusicalive.org] Rich Shane [https://www.richshane.com]

Springhouse Advisores, CPA - Has Chinwall - Episode 203

Episode 203 features Has Chinwall of Springhouse Advisors CPA. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/springhousecpas/] Haas discussed his business model as a "done-with-you" advisor who provides year-round tax and accounting services to help small business owners build wealth. He shared his background in corporate finance and private equity, and explained how he uses AI tools for scenario planning while emphasizing the importance of controlling facts rather than compliance with ever-changing tax guidance. The conversation also covered Haas's personal interests in horology (watchmaking), his success stories including helping an HVAC company grow from $1M to $26M in revenue, and his involvement in the Delco business community through events like Delco Meets for Business. Honorable Mentions: Snap Pizza [https://www.snapcustompizza.com] Rose Tree Park [https://www.delcopa.gov/parks/rose-tree] The Grange Estate [https://thegrangeestate.net] Taff Treats [https://www.tafftreats.com] Rich Shane [https://www.richshane.com]