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April 29, 2025

Beyond the Cockpit Door: Life Lessons from Captain Ken Petschauer’s Pilot Career Journey

What’s it really like to live life at 30,000 feet? In Part 2 of our conversation with Captain Ken Petschauer on No Wrong Choices, we step beyond the cockpit door to explore the realities of a commercial pilot’s career. After sharing how…

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April 21, 2025

Captain Ken Petschauer: From Childhood Dream to JetBlue Captain (Part 1)

What happens when you know exactly what you want to do from the time you're a kid—and actually stick with it? For Captain Ken Petschauer, the answer is 16,000 flight hours, decades in the sky, and a life built around aviation. In this inspiri…

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April 14, 2025

Dave Crafa: From Dorm Room Studio to Grammy-Winning Clients

How one creative entrepreneur built a studio that shaped the sound of modern music—and what his journey can teach us about risk, resilience, and reinvention. Behind some of the biggest names in music—Cardi B, David Byrne, Red Hot Chili …

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March 31, 2025

Driven to Cure: Dr. Beth Rackow’s Story of Purpose, Passion, and Resilience

What does it take to become one of the top doctors in your field—while quietly navigating a personal battle of your own? Dr. Beth Rackow is a nationally recognized physician, surgeon, and associate professor at Columbia University Medical Cen…

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March 21, 2025

Finding Purpose Through Advocacy and Mental Health: The Story of LCSW Andrew Chiodo

How One Therapist’s Journey Was Shaped by Identity, Advocacy, and Resilience What happens when personal experiences shape not just who you are, but what you do? For Andrew Chiodo, LCSW, the journey to becoming a licensed clinical social worke…

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March 3, 2025

How a Local Mayor Makes Big Things Happen: John Labrosse’s Path to Leadership

The Unexpected Journey Into Public Service Most people don’t set out to become a mayor. That was certainly the case for John Labrosse, the longtime mayor of Hackensack, NJ, who never envisioned himself in politics. But when his city needed le…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Breaking Barriers as a Beauty Industry CEO: The Career Journey of Joy Atkinson

What does it take to break barriers and lead a global beauty company? In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore the inspiring career journey of Joy Atkinson, President and CEO of Presperse—a cosmetics company recognized as a certified Gr…

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Feb. 17, 2025

Behind Broadway: Rachel Bauder’s Journey Backstage

What does it take to orchestrate the magic of a Broadway play? Rachel Bauder, one of only 41 individuals currently working as a Broadway Production Stage Manager at any given time, knows the answer. With credits including productions like Enemy of t…

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Feb. 10, 2025

From Atlantis Vet to Animal Rescuer: Dr. Amanda Pinder’s Inspiring Career Journey

What does it take to build a veterinary career that spans marine mammal care, private practice, and wildlife rescue? For Dr. Amanda Pinder, the answer lies in passion, resilience, and a willingness to take bold career steps. Raised in the Bahamas, …

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Feb. 3, 2025

The Relentless Hustle of Pam Loshak: Lessons from a Comedy Publicist

What does it take to build a career on your own terms in one of the most competitive industries in the world? For Pam Loshak, the answer is simple: hustle, resilience, and the courage to get back up—no matter what. In this Best Of episode of …

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