Forming in 2009 and continually emerging on the scene as a beloved, epic synth pop band, Recess joins episode 70 of Chats with Clark! Led by singer Vincent Fondale and accompanied by trusted musicians Alex Razzy and Anthony Fondale, the band focuses on making their music an experience. From the start of a song to the end of it, from beginning to end of a show, their goal is to engage with the audience in a way that is both cinematic and meaningful.

This style has proven to be a great success for Recess, who recently "made it to Hollywood" and competed on the legendary American Idol show. For Vincent and the band, learning from the experts, some of the absolute best in the business (Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood), was a sheer privilege.

Of course, as with any creative endeavor, Recess is familiar with stones being cast their way. As such, they address criticism with grace and use it to catapult themselves forward. Finding their identity and sticking to it, while aiming to be relevant with musical trends, is their viable tactic.

Tune in to episode 70 to hear behind-the-scenes looks at what American Idol is like, an acoustic rendition of hit song "The Sound of Giving Up," stories of battling forward in adversity, and an ongoing commitment to one another as a band and their fans, to whom Recess adores. With tangible talent, Recess will leave you impressed and hopping over to your music platform to enjoy their music... but after you're done with this episode!

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Natalie Bell is a beacon of hope for those who engage with her content in the dating, relationship world. As a creator, she focuses on bringing people together and inspiring their journeys towards better tomorrows.

Through in-person dating events, designed specifically to help break down the barriers of difficulty in finding single potential partners, Natalie has expanded her City Social business to numerous cities across the country. This commitment to bringing people together is something that Natalie loves to do and notedly brings her great joy.

In episode 69 of Chats with Clark, Natalie joins the show to share stories of zeal for love. She shares how "everything is working out for us," even if we don't recognize it in the moment. The detours provide the best, most fruitful journeys.

More, she encourages all of us to go for it. Whatever "it" is in our lives that is pulling at our heartstrings and keeps taking up mental space, Natalie contends is worth our attention.

As a true gem of a human and a mover in the relationship space, Natalie's episode is one that you will end up listening to more than once. Like Natalie says, tap into the call for more!

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"Build your business like the New York City skyline," notes Mike Gordon, Jr., leader of sales at TENDON Manufacturing in Cleveland, OH. Mike tributes a mentor of his for sharing this wise phrase with him, forever changing his approach to business. Ultimately, you want your business to be full of high achieves, high energy individuals, like the abundance of skyscrapers that line New York City.

Transforming TENDON, his family business, into a manufacturing mogul, Mike attributes his work ethic and passionate energy for his success. To Gordon, brining great energy and a positive attitude is a must, particularly because it takes no talent to do so. In essence, it's a choice, and Mike chooses to epitomize those attributes in his life.

As a devoted family man and father, Mike treats everyone with utmost respect. Touring through the warehouse, he had a special name/nickname for his employees, validating their need and importance as people and as employees of TENDON. This selfless nature translates to his children and into every aspect of his life.

Tune in to episode 68 of Chats with Clark to experience raw anecdotes from Mike, including his methods for scaling the business, feeding the homeless with his children, and a discussion of why there is an uptick in enrollment of workers who want to use their hands.

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"There is no perfect way to cook," Logan Neisel contends. As a self-taught chef himself, "Chef Lone" has mastered the craft of delicious tasting food with a display so intriguing that it tells a story. Each piece of food is meticulously designed to have significance towards the overall plate, a true form of art.

Throughout his experiences so far, Logan has created a popup dinner event series, in which he takes over a restaurant's menu and prepares a multi-course meal that, again, tells a story. Notably and well-deserved, Logan has earned the trust of many great Cleveland business, partnering with cocktail bars, restaurants, and event spaces.

As someone who appreciates the process, Logan shares stories of his mentors and the value that they have brought him, and, in turn, mentoring others who aspire to do more and dream vividly.

To continually develop, Logan keeps "One eye in the telescope and one in the microscope," so that his day-to-day vision aligns with his long-term goals and desires. This advice is applicable to all of us as we strive towards whatever it is that we want to achieve.

Tune in to episode 67 of Chats with Clark to experience a journey through a culinary mastermind and his commitment to telling stories through art on a plate, all while bringing people together through his dinner series and delicious foods.

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"Art is the soul of humanity," contends David Biro, a Cleveland large scale artist. As the founder of "Midnight Art Club," David believes that art should be an experience, because it draws people into the art and together.

Throughout Cleveland, David and his team have created exhibits that beautify the city, and he recently has taken his artwork down to Florida, where he builds and creates on the spot.

During our conversation, David makes strong recommendations for those who are looking to advance their lives. "Work three jobs, drink tons of coffee, and never quit."

Turning ideas into action is the quality that David believes allows him (and others) to perform well. Without action, ideas are mere thoughts.

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Each year teaches us something. The compiling effect of taking these lessons with us into the next year allows for us to consistently grow.

From 2025, there are five main lessons that I am implementing in 2026 to change my life for the better! What is your new goal for 2026? Leave us a comment, and thank you for listening!

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In episode 64 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Ishmael "Ish" Khadair joins to for a conversation about the events space in Cleveland. As someone who hosts events across the country, Ishmael recognized a hole in the events space in Cleveland after moving back to his hometown from New York City.

Influenced by the lights and connective events in cities like New York, Miami, or Los Angeles, Ishmael knew that the people of Cleveland longed for this sort of fun and opportunity. So, Ishmael set out on a mission: bring back live events that people enjoy right in the city.

By creating these events, not only has Ishmael connected the people of the city, but he epitomizes the "shop local" mindset and approach by working with all local brands, DJs, event spaces, etcetera. More, Ishmael installs the opinions of people into his branding, hearing feedback and allowing for that to influence future themes and ideas.

For a city committed to its people, Ishmael has devoted to Cleveland his time, efforts, and resources, so as to bring about lively and vibrant events. "The people will come," Ishmael contends, noting the devotion of the city's people.

Tune in to episode 64 to hear stories of great business innovation, excellent strategies in developing, and the ways in which Cleveland is on the rise through prominent events hosted by Ishmael.

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Ishmael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/call_me_ishmael___/
New Year's Eve Pop-Up: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLeeOuEZbE/
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