In this episode of Building Success Stories, I speak with Riham LaRussa, owner of Saratoga-based SmallPackages.co, a company built on the idea that gift-giving should be personal and stress-free. Riham left the corporate world to take over Small Packages in late 2022 and aims to empower customers to find the perfect gift for any occasion. Small Packages offers a … [Read more...] about Riham LaRussa, Owner, SmallPackages.co (S2 Ep2)
The Interviews
Jenny & Chris Dore, Owners, The Peppermill Family Restaurant (S2 Ep1)
In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly interviews culinary power couple Jenny and Chris Dore, who have recently taken over the Peppermill Family Restaurant in South Glens Falls. They discuss their backgrounds, the legacy of the restaurant, their vision for the future, and the importance of community engagement. Chris shares his culinary journey and the … [Read more...] about Jenny & Chris Dore, Owners, The Peppermill Family Restaurant (S2 Ep1)
Kate Austin, Founder, Owner, & CEO of Advokate LLC, Mother, Artist, Writer, Organizer, Community Champion (Episode 32)
In this week's episode of Building Success Stories, Seth and I welcome Kate Austin into the studio. Kate is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Advokate, LLC. Advokate empowers startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and artists with the marketing tools they need to be successful. Born and raised in Killington, Vermont, Kate resides in Glens Falls, New York, with her dog Sasha … [Read more...] about Kate Austin, Founder, Owner, & CEO of Advokate LLC, Mother, Artist, Writer, Organizer, Community Champion (Episode 32)
Megh & David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, A Global Leader In Machine Health Monitoring (Episode 30)
This week, I bring you a very special episode of Building Success Stories—an interview with Megh and David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, a global leader in machine health monitoring. Erbessd Instruments has customers in nearly every country and works with 145 distributors and partners worldwide. It has approximately 140 employees working between Glens Falls, two … [Read more...] about Megh & David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, A Global Leader In Machine Health Monitoring (Episode 30)
Ep18 Interview with Joan Tarantino, Executive Director, The Conkling Center
This episode of Building Success Stories is an interview with Joan Tarantino, Executive Director of The Conkling Center, which offers senior-directed programs and services for community members 55+ and is preparing for its 125th-anniversary celebrations in 2024. We talk about how the center started as The Glens Falls Home. a residential facility for older women, and when … [Read more...] about Ep18 Interview with Joan Tarantino, Executive Director, The Conkling Center
