In this episode, Rita Moreno shares her journey from working 11 years as a dental assistant to stepping into real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. She opens up about what it took to leave the security of healthcare behind, the mindset needed to take risks, and how faith continues to guide her decisions.

Rita also talks about the importance of systems, the lessons she learned from her first out-of-state investment property, and how setbacks helped shape her into the entrepreneur she is today. From business mindset to habit formation, this conversation is full of honest insight for anyone navigating change.

We also discuss:

Leaving a stable career to bet on yourself
Why systems matter in business and life
Mindset, depression, and emotional discipline
How faith influences everyday decisions
Lessons from real estate investing
Building better habits for long-term success

Whether you are thinking about changing careers, growing a business, or strengthening your mindset, Rita’s story is a reminder that every challenge can become a lesson.

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Welcome to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick. Where we explore the stories behind real people, real businesses, and real communities.

In this episode with Vincent Buccieri of Today Realty Corp., we sit down for a real conversation about growing up in the Bronx, family influence, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a lasting name in real estate.

We talk about:

Bronx upbringing in Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, and Arthur Avenue

Fordham Prep and the lessons that shaped us

How family and early work experiences built an entrepreneurial mindset

Why integrity, transparency, and relationships still win in real estate

Advice for sellers on pricing, pre-inspections, and avoiding surprises

Advice for buyers on inspections and making smart decisions

Major development projects shaping the future of the Bronx

Cars, community, faith, and what legacy really means

This episode is for anyone who loves the Bronx, believes in doing business the right way, and wants to build something that lasts.

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In this episode of Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, I’m joined by Sean O’Connor — a trauma-informed psychotherapist and peak performance coach — for a real conversation about the moments people don’t talk about: pressure, stress, and struggling on the inside while looking “fine” on the outside.

We get into how past experiences can quietly shape how you show up in work, relationships, health, and leadership — and what it actually takes to bounce back through healing + habits, not just hype.

What we cover:

• The experiences that shape high performers
• The “I’m good” façade while you’re battling internally
• Why anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and relationship patterns often have a deeper root
• How to rebuild your life in a way that protects your peace, health, and relationships
• Legacy: building success without sacrificing who you are

Sean also shares his story — growing up in Valhalla, NY, his Irish Catholic upbringing, playing football at Iona Prep and UMass, suffering in silence from age 11, starting therapy at 21/22, and how addiction led him to AA and ultimately into the mental health field (earning his master’s at LIU).

If you’re chasing goals but feel the weight behind the scenes, this one is for you.

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