TBL Ep. 28 - Dave Oberacker

TBL Ep. 31 - The Kukks

The Kukks — Attorneys, Family, Calculated Survival.   Erik and Michelle Kukk own Kukk Law Office in Brookfield, CT. But the topic of conversation on our episode revolves around Calculated Survival.   Calculated Survival started with group of family and friends who share several things in common such as their love of outdoor exploration, the wild, and survival. It can be summed as a culmination of knowledge, education, and experience in a company designed to help save lives. They do this through education, innovative products, and the motivation to survive in any of life’s situations.    For full video episode click below: https://youtu.be/jmOTSaQ-aPE   Find Calculated Survival below: https://calculatedsurvival.com/ [https://calculatedsurvival.com/] https://www.kukklaw.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@calculatedsurvival/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@calculatedsurvival/featured] https://instagram.com/calculated_survival?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== [https://instagram.com/calculated_survival?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553332801602&mibextid=hrBMPu [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553332801602&mibextid=hrBMPu]

TBL Ep. 30 -Stephen Harding

Stephen — Congressman, Attorney, Brookfield native.   Stephen Harding was elected to his first term representing the 30th District in the State Senate in 2022 after four terms serving the people of the 107th House District. The 30th State Senate District is the largest geographically in the state comprising the communities of Bethlehem, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Fairfield, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winchester.   Stephen serves as Ranking Member of the Legislature’s Environment Committee, and as a member of the Judiciary Committee, Education Committee, and the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.   After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Albertus Magnus college, Harding pursued his law degree at New York Law School in Manhattan. After graduation from New York Law, Harding was admitted to the Connecticut Bar and currently operates his own law practice in Danbury, CT.   Stephen has served the town of Brookfield on both the Zoning Board of Appeals and Brookfield Board of Education, where he chaired the Board’s Policy Subcommittee. In addition, he is a member of Brookfield Cares, an organization which addresses substance abuse and other mental health issues facing the town and surrounding communities. In youth sports, Harding has volunteered as a coach and is an executive board member of the Brookfield Baseball and Softball Association.   Stephen has been a resident of Brookfield for nearly 30 years, where he currently lives with his wife, Kelly, son, Carter, daughter, Piper, and golden retriever, Kennedy.   For full video click below: https://youtu.be/mz_wxfSthIk [https://youtu.be/mz_wxfSthIk]   Follow Stephen below:   https://ctsenaterepublicans.com/home-harding/ [https://ctsenaterepublicans.com/home-harding/]   https://www.facebook.com/Sgharding

TBL Ep. 29 - Louie Augusto, Danny Augusto and Joe Boa

Louie, Danny and Joe — pavers, primos, pals.   Brothers Louie and Danny Augusto along with their cousin Joe Boa are the owners and operators of A & J Construction based in Brookfield, CT.   A & J was started in 1979 by Louie and Danny's father Arlindo. Joe's father Ray joined Arlindo 3 years later as a silent partner and in a full capacity by 1989. They do everything from paving driveways and parking lots to highways and airports.   Louie entered the business fresh out of high school and Danny followed soon after. Joe joined after receiving his Business Management degree from UConn in 2009. Together they've help build it to become one of the premier asphalt milling and paving companies in the tri-state area.   The conversation dives deep into the early days of growing up in the business. It emphasizes the importance of being a cohesive family unit while maintaining professional relationships.   Full YouTube conversation below: https://youtu.be/KteVRUWM4hw [https://youtu.be/KteVRUWM4hw]   Find A&J Construction below: https://www.ajpaving.com/ [https://www.ajpaving.com/] https://instagram.com/aj_paving?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== [https://instagram.com/aj_paving?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061845895861&mibextid=LQQJ4d

TBL Ep. 28 - Dave Oberacker

Dave — Frontman, Lead singer, Rock Star Dad.   Dave Oberacker is the lead singer of the band Seeking Homer. They were born out of the Bronx, NY in the late 90's and quickly rose to become one of the most successful independent DYI rock and roll bands in the US.   Dave was born in Boston but spent most of his childhood in Bethel, CT where he currently resides with his wife and kids.   Dave is still active on the music scene with Seeking Homer as well as Lock Rock Outift and Gorja.   Seeking Homer is well now for their rendition of the Star Spangled Banner which was featured as part of a showcase during the 2000 PGA US Open. In 2001, the band gave all rights to the American Red Cross so that all royalties of the song would go directly to those affected by the 9-11 tragedies. Find the song below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZwvlpWzt-M [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZwvlpWzt-M]   https://www.facebook.com/seekinghomer [https://www.facebook.com/seekinghomer] https://www.facebook.com/Gorjaband [https://www.facebook.com/Gorjaband]   Full video click below: https://youtu.be/Jt_tFwi9VTE

TBL Ep. 27 - Brittny Howell

Dr. Brittny — Vascular Surgeon, Mom of 3, proud New Englander.   Brittny Howell is a board-certified Vascular Surgeon specializing as a physician coach at her practice Modern Vascular PLLC in Ridgefield, CT. There she focuses on a more holistic approach utilizing such things as IV therapy, neuropathy treatments, and Emsculpt Neo which is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that increases muscle and reduces fat.   Brittny attended Duke University, New York University and Georgetown University. She logged countless hours doing what most physicians know as "the grind" before breaking away to follow her passion.   Brittny lives in Ridgefield, CT with her husband Damani and 3 kids.   Full video click below: https://youtu.be/nfc6-Ga9IHU [https://youtu.be/nfc6-Ga9IHU]   Find Brittny on all platforms below: https://instagram.com/modernvascularct?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/doctorbrittnymd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/doctorbrittnymd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]   Visit Brittny's office website below: https://www.doctorbrittny.com/