Rai is a really cool Gen Z, who we interviewed back in August during the interview her Mom walked in the room so we invited her to jump on the call-it was like having two interviews for the price of one zoom call.   If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT .  Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service ..read more

Do you remember a song by Dj Khaled "No New Friends?"  It was out in 2013 the video has over 32million views and I'd venture to say some people have literally taken the lyrics to heart.  I'd like to suggest making some new friends, venture outside of your comfort zone and connect with other likeminded individuals and you'll be amazed at what happens.  I'm not suggesting this as a self serving one-sided relationship, where you're just looking to receive.  No!  Friendships, like communication are a two way street.   Making new friends as we get older can be difficul ..read more

Steven Abbate established Lenses Only in 2015 as a Connecticut eyewear retailer based on the following three key principles: Consumers who like their existing frames should be able to get high quality replacement lenses, regardless of the style or manufacturer of their frame High quality lenses and frames can be available to consumers for less cost than available at other retailers Consumers want excellent service, a wide selection of top designer frames and choice in how they buy – in person, over the phone, and online Today's episode is sponsored by Ron Thurston Ron is a seasoned retail ex ..read more

Jeff Henderson, is a well known race director and founder of the Musselman Triathlon and co-director of the Seneca7, he provided technical & logistics support for “Paulie’s Push,” a 20th anniversary tribute to the flight crews killed that day.  We had a the opportunity to see the device that Jeff created to track Paulie as he set out to push a beverage cart from Boston to ground zero. Today's episode is sponsored by Ron Thurston, Ron is an Amazon best-selling author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride today. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and y ..read more

Five Venoms is not your average DJ he was born and raised in NJ then moved to Philly and eventually landed in Orlando Florida Mastering his craft to the fullest extent, Venoms relocated to Orlando, FL and graduated from Full Sail double majoring in Recording Arts and Music Business. “I never stop learning,” said Venoms. “With the tech and music marriage, I knew it was great to be prepared. Education opens the powerful doors of networking and opportunity.” After meeting DJ Q45 in an Orlando nightclub, Venoms traveled the states for three years learning the “how-to” and spinning for the likes of ..read more

Tim Sway is an incredible human being whose career started as a musician, Tim then transitioned into making furniture now he makes amazing guitars from reclaimed material. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported. The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this i ..read more

Fran Pastore is a devoted catalyst of women’s economic equity and the founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council, a leading organization for championing female entrepreneurship and women’s economic equity. Ms. Pastore served a three-year term as an appointed member to the President’s National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  She serves on the Board of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). In conjunction with the U.S. State Department and University of ..read more

The Scholars at the Cardinal Shehan in Bridgeport used ChatGPT to craft a story about a boy named Pablo from Bridgeport. Utilizing the gear provided by MOVO Photo the boys recorded this audio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-oxley/support ..read more

Kim founded Urban Synergy in Action in Bridgeport, just one of the many hats she wears as an entrepreneur.  Kim is a speaker, educator, and social capital promoter.  Kim and I met downtown Bridgeport at the Food Truck Park at Post Office Square.   This was such an unexpected treat, it was a warm story with a sweet ending.  The interview occurred inside Kim's Popcorn Bar, where she carries Youngs Popcorn Heaven Brand Popcorn.  Stay tuned for episode next. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https ..read more

Jen Mason is an avid marathoner and founder of the Urban Sewing Society.  Jen has a passion for fashion which started when she was a young girl watching her mother and grandmother sew.  When the pandemic locked the world down, Jen started making fabulous designer mask.  At the Urban Sewing Society, merge her passion for fashion and exquisite sewing skills to empower woman through thrifting with Jen and online Zoom training.  If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podc ..read more