Episodios

  • Paper Routes, Coaching Football, Diamonds

    Paper Routes, Coaching Football, Diamonds
    Apr 27 2025
    Can't we all just get along? Franklin Towne Charter High School and Sankofa Freedom Academy students interview Ernie Hanna, Senior Consultant at GZA, and John Blaskovich, CEO of MedEast, and discuss the keys to working together, having a village to push you, and getting a good dinner out of the deal.
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  • Winning Championships, Applying Undecided, Taking Your Time

    Winning Championships, Applying Undecided, Taking Your Time
    Apr 14 2025
    What's the worst part of life? Norristown Area High School and Freire Charter High School students interview Joe Arcangelo, Co-founder & Managing Partner at inSeption Group, and Jonathan Evans, President & CEO of B&A, and discuss commonalities between bartenders and newspaper writers, what resilience really is, and winning where you can.
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  • Loving the Process, Walking through Windows, Dance Lessons

    Loving the Process, Walking through Windows, Dance Lessons
    Apr 7 2025
    What does “just go for it” look like? Upper Perkiomen High School and New Hope-Solebury High School students interview Gary Rubin, Sales Manager at Imperial Dade, and Paul Chantler, President of Sovereign Property Management, and discuss being an outsider, learning from many different sources, and how to be the biggest winner.
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  • Running Equals Pain, Moderating Moderation, Locking In

    Running Equals Pain, Moderating Moderation, Locking In
    Apr 7 2025
    What does Culture eat for breakfast? KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy and TECH-Freire Charter High School students interview Craig Edsill, CEO of Clemens Food Group, and Mary Marcus, CEO of NewAge Industries, and discuss the importance of people, setting goals, and how to have fun.
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  • Building Success from the Ground Up

    Building Success from the Ground Up
    Mar 31 2025
    Listen to our interview with students from KIPP Dubois Collegiate Academy as they interview Annie Frankel, former Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University. Listen as Annie provides the students with guidance and encouragement to step out of their comfort zones, raise their hands when opportunities arise and be to be confident in speaking up and having a voice. We follow that up with Executive Vice President of RW Dake Construction interview about growing up on job sites and learning to use power tools at six, Ryan Barber was destined for a career in construction. He juggles sales, management, operations, and the people side of the business. From wrestling to woodworking, Ryan shares how discipline, patience, and hands-on experience shaped his leadership style. He believes in listening first, leading by example, and keeping things organized—whether on a job site or in life. Tune in to hear how he builds not just structures, but strong teams and lasting relationships.
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  • Hustle Builds Legacy

    Hustle Builds Legacy
    Mar 24 2025
    Students from Manassas Park High School interview Larry Blue, former CEO of Bell + Howell, and hear his insights on the importance of being present and actively listening to others, cultivating curiosity, staying flexible in the face of change, and embracing continuous learning. Through his experiences, students learn how these principles can shape effective leadership, foster strong relationships, and drive personal and professional growth. Followed by students from Manassas Park High School interview with Tom Rimel, the President of Stockwell Elastomerics. Tom shares his incredible journey—from renovating old homes with his family to earning a chemical engineering degree and becoming the first non-family member President of Stockwell Elastomerics, a company with a rich 100+ year history. Tune in to hear how Tom's relentless drive and dedication to innovation helped shape his path to leadership in the manufacturing industry.
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    45 m
  • Leading with Grit, Generosity and Heart

    Leading with Grit, Generosity and Heart
    Mar 24 2025
    In this episode of Real World Leaders, Larry Bendesky, Managing Partner at Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Bendesky, shares what it means to be at the center of the action—both on the baseball field and in the courtroom. From flipping burgers to leading one of Pennsylvania’s top personal injury law firms, Larry’s journey is built on hustle, teamwork, and learning from failure. He believes that empathy is just as crucial as strategy when fighting for clients, and that a strong team mentality fuels success. In this episode, Larry shares how sports shaped his leadership, why mentorship matters, and why giving back is a responsibility, not a choice. Followed by our interview with Marc Albero, Vice President and General Manager of PAC Strapping Products. Listen as he shares his inspiring journey with students from the Academies of Roxborough High School. Marc reflects on his early experiences helping special needs children and how that commitment to giving back has shaped his leadership philosophy. Tune in for an insightful conversation about leadership, giving back, and the importance of family.
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  • Believe in Yourself and Align with the Right People

    Believe in Yourself and Align with the Right People
    Mar 17 2025
    Tacony Academy Charter High School students interview Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, and hear valuable insights on how staying true to yourself and seeking out guidance from others can help you reach your goals. Followed by, How do you build a pharma company dedicated to addressing women's health needs? In this episode, Legends Charter School student cohosts an inspiring conversation with Gerianne DiPiano, Chairman & CEO of Femme Pharma. Listen as Gerianne shares how her deep focus and passion for improving lives drove her to create a company committed to innovating and advancing women’s health. Don’t miss this powerful story of compassion, entrepreneurship, and purpose!
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