The Interviews

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

This episode of Building Success Stories is an interview with April Weygand, Businesswoman and Author of Trail Gimp, Self Discovery and Empowerment on the Appalachian Trail. April Weygand is so interesting and inspirational. Listen to what motivated her to attempt and finally finish the Appalachian Trail, the lessons she learned that she still finds valuable, and how she … [Read more...] about Ep16 Interview with April Weygand, Businesswoman and Author, Trail Gimp, Self Discovery and Empowerment on the Appalachian Trail

This episode of Building Success Stories is an interview with Phil Casabona, Executive Director of LARAC, Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, We talk about how LARAC got started and hosted its well-known annual Arts Festival 52 years ago and how he and the staff of LARAC are carrying on the great work to support arts in this area with new exhibits and offerings … [Read more...] about Ep15 Interview with Phil Casabona, Executive Director of LARAC, Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council

This episode of Building Success Stories is an interview with Dr. Kelli Borgos-Hatin, SUNY Distinguished Professor, Business Consultant, Owner of Mixa-Fusion (selling her own flavored simple syrups), and Co-Owner of Mixaritas (mobile bartending services). I first met Dr. Borgos-Hatin when she came to speak to the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business … [Read more...] about Ep14 Interview with Dr. Kelli Borgos-Hatin, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Entrepreneur

In this episode of Building Success Stories, I interview Ryan Holderman, Owner of The Gym, Queensbury, NY. We discuss how he started in the fitness industry and how his career developed over the years. Holderman also discusses the history of The Gym and how he motivates his clients to achieve their goals. Read Ann Donnelly's article on Ryan Holderman and The Gym in the Glens … [Read more...] about Ep13 Interview with Ryan Holderman, Owner/Coach, The Gym, Queensbury, New York