YMI Talking
Episodes
89 episodes
S4E5: YMI Talking to Eric Mesko from Mesko Glass
The full episode with Eric Mesko from Mesko Glass is officially out now 🎙️Located right in East Stroudsburg, Mesko Glass has been a part of the community for generations. We talked about the history behind the business, the iconic buildi...
S4E4: YMI Talking to Josh Divers from Seven Sirens Brewing Company
New episode out now 🎧This week we sat down with Josh Divers from Seven Sirens Brewing Company and got into the real story behind the businessFrom taking a huge risk and opening right before the world changed to navigating the chal...
S4E3: YMI Talking to Chris Barrett from Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
New Episode Alert!Season 4 Episode 3:In this episode of YMI Talking, we sit down with Chris Barrett from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to talk all things Poconos “I think it’s the beauty, the serenity, and the n...
S4E2: YMI Talking to Dylan Panebianco from Boyle Construction
NEW EPISODE ALERT! We sat down with Dylan Panebianco from Boyle Construction and had a great conversation about business, growth, and what’s really happening behind the scenes in our local community. He shared how he used to j...
S4E1: YMI Talking to Dante Trapasso from The Swiftwater Hotel
Season 4 Premiere of YMI Talking is here! We're now featuring the Poconos & Lehigh Valley!We’re kicking things off with Dante Trapasso, President of Trap Enterprises and Swiftwater Hotel. From growing up around the family business to...
S3E26: YMI Talking to Alex Knauss from Capital Blue Cross
The Season 3 finale of YMI Talking is here!We’re closing out the season with Alex Knauss from Capital Blue Cross and Chair of the Young Professionals Council. We talk about what it means to be a young professional in the Lehigh Valley, w...
S3E25: YMI Talking to Emily Fischer and Angie Faherty from the Limeport Inn
There’s something special about the Limeport Inn, and you can feel it the moment you walk in.Emily Fischer and Angie Faherty join us to talk about the heart behind the kitchen. From Emily’s deep connection to the space to the care and in...
S3E24: YMI Talking to Natalie Dorsheimer from Compleat Restorations
YMI Talking to Natalie Dorsheimer from Compleat Restorations now live!Don’t miss our great conversation with Natalie where we get into her personal journey, what it’s really been like growing Compleat, and why a people-first mindset is a...
S3E23: YMI Talking to Chris Iacocca from Yocco's Hot Dogs
Who doesn’t love Yocco’s!In this episode, we sit down with Chris Iacocca from Yocco’s Hot Dogs to talk about growing up around Yocco’s, the moments that shaped each generation, what responsibility really looks like, and why Yocco’s means...
S3E22: YMI Talking to Andre Reed from the Buffalo Bills
NFL Hall of Famer Andre Reed stops by to talk about his Lehigh Valley roots, Kutztown days, Buffalo memories, and what it really took to build a career that lasted. We get into football stories, life lessons, laughs, and the mindset that carrie...
S3E21: YMI Talking to Karen and Tim Widrick from The Lotus Restaurant Group
Karen and Tim Widrick of The Lotus Restaurant Group join us to talk about building SURV, Edge Bethlehem, and Sunny Side Up!We get into what it’s really like as a power couple, the intention behind their food and hospitality, and how they...
Bonus Episode- Executive Edge: Confident Commercial Leasing
The Executive Edge: Confident Commercial Leasing panel was filled with so much insight with an engaged audience Q&A, real-world commercial lease challenges, and guidance from attorneys and real estate specialists who handle these issues eve...
S3E20: YMI Talking to Andy and Sheena Wells from Aardvark Sports Shop
It’s LIVE! 🚨🎧Before they owned Aardvark Sports Shop, Andy & Sheena were just two people who believed in what running can do for a community. Today’s episode goes deep into why they show up every day, for the people, the stories, the ...
S3E19: YMI Talking to Elaine Pivinski from Franklin Hill Vineyards
It's live!🍾Today’s episode features the incredible Elaine Pivinski of Franklin Hill Vineyards.Elaine walks us through the early days of starting one of Pennsylvania’s first wineries, the challenges she worked through, and the pass...
S3E18: YMI Talking to Louis Holzman from Young Valley Leaders on WDIY
The crossover episode you've all been waiting for...It's live! Check out our newest episode of YMI Talking with Louis Holzman from Altitude Marketing, Queen City Realty, and WDIY’s Young Valley Leaders. This one’s packed wi...
S3E17: YMI Talking to Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS from DeSales University
This week’s conversation with Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, President of DeSales University, is one to remember. We talk about what it means to lead with calm and presence, how DeSales is growing alongside the Lehigh Valley, and the power of faith ...
S3E16: YMI Talking to Eric Bartosz from BAR40 Fractional Solutions
It’s out now!This week’s episode is an amazing conversation with Eric Bartosz of BAR40 Fractional Solutions.Eric talks about how his corporate experience shaped BAR40, the mindset that drives his focus and consistency, and where h...
Food & Beverage Panel with FLB
If you couldn’t make the Food & Beverage Panel live… here's a bonus episode for you!The full Food & Beverage Panel hosted by Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is now live.Jimi sat down with Tom Schlegel, Ken Charette, and Dian...
S3E15: YMI Talking to Merjan Bubernack from ET&T
Happy Friday, new podcast episode is live! This week’s conversation with Merjan Bubernack is one you don’t want to miss. We get into her journey from DC and California back to the Lehigh Valley, what it’s really like stepping into a...
S3E14: YMI Talking to Jim Yergey from Yergey Brewing
🚨 New episode alert! 🚨Jim Yergey is on the mic sharing stories of Lehigh Valley pride and the brewing community. 🍻With Yergey Brewing's 9th anniversary happening this weekend, what better way to celebrate than by listening on your...
S3E13: YMI Talking to Terry Wallace from Venture X
The wait is over. Today’s episode is live! We sat down with Terry Wallace from Venture X Bethlehem to talk about his journey from commuting across state lines to building a thriving coworking space in the Lehigh Valley.Our co...
S3E12: YMI Talking to Frank Mastroianni from Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
New episode is live!This week on YMI Talking, we’re joined (for the second time!) by Frank Mastroianni of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, and let’s just say, round two did not disappoint.We got into some grea...
S3E11: YMI Talking to Brandon Weiss from Family Heating Cooling Plumbing & Sewer
Check it out!This week on YMI Talking, we got to sit down with Brandon Weiss from Family Heating & Cooling, and this one's full of heart. From running a family business to volunteering as a firefighter and coaching his daughter’s soc...
S3E10: YMI Talking to Pam Deller from Lehigh Valley Style Magazine
Its live!This week we sat down with Pam Deller from Lehigh Valley Style and had such an inspiring conversation about creativity, growth, and what it really takes to connect with your audience.She talked about what goes into making...
S3E9: YMI Talking to Justin Keiper from Cantelmi Funeral Home
What drives someone to spend their life surrounded by grief, and still show up with joy?On this episode of YMI Talking, we sit down with Justin Keiper from Cantelmi Funeral Home to talk about finding purpose in funeral service, supporti...