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Part 2 of our conversation picks up with Ariel absorbing the wisdom of his mentors in the studios of Puffy and The Cutting Room. These lessons, along with the unwavering support of close friends and family, gave Ariel the confidence he needed to take control of his journey. Hear how he set up his first studio at home (in a NYC studio apartment), served meals to his clients (who always seemed to show up at dinner time) and eventually made the leap to the suburbs in pursuit of a better life for h...

What does it take to win a Grammy Award? Absolute commitment and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve your dreams. Ariel Borujow is a Grammy winning multi-platinum mix engineer who has worked with many of the biggest names in the music industry including Puffy, Madonna and Andrea Bocelli. In this episode (part 1 of 2), we delve into Ariel's early days and the challenges he faced while trying to break into the recording industry and New York City Music scene. Ariel's determination ...

Step into the world where creativity knows no bounds and curiosity breeds mastery. Meet Harry Greenberger, the Renaissance man whose name echoes across the realms of filmmaking, music, and beyond. With a resume that includes award-winning films, collaborations with iconic talents, and a symphony of artistic endeavors, Harry's story is a masterclass in turning passion into empire. This episode peels back the layers of his extraordinary journey, offering you the blueprint to forge your own path of...

Hard-work, community and balance are key themes expressed during part 2 of our conversation with Special Agent Amanda Pike – who discusses her role within the agency, shares a little background about a big case and proves that work-family-life balance is possible within the self-described “Kinder and Gentler” FBI. Amanda also discusses what it’s like to be a woman in the Bureau before revealing what she believes was the “truest” True Crime series on TV. To discover more episodes or connect with ...

Have you wondered how someone becomes an FBI Agent? The simple answer: every path is unique, be yourself and have LOTS of patience. It also helps to be exceptional. Special Agent Pike shares the story of her journey from rural Maine to Quantico during this episode of No Wrong Choices. Part 2 will focus on Amanda's life as an Agent. To discover more episodes or connect with us: website: https://www.nowrongchoices.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nowrongchoices Facebook: https://www.fac...

Sometimes, the answers to our biggest challenges can be found in a pint glass. That is exactly what happened for Phrasee CEO Parry Malm, who came up with the idea for his AI driven marketing firm, while brainstorming with a friend, in the local pub. A self-described generalist, Parry is a great example of the modern tech. CEO; a creative self-starter who leveraged his wide range of experiences as a developer, marketer, and AI family history to identify and pursue a massive market gap. This epis...

Vision, strength, and Puppy Love help describe the remarkable career journey of Entrepreneur Lisa Baronoff, Founder of the successful doggie apparel company, Walkee Paws. During our conversation, Lisa, a marketing executive by trade, shares how a product idea comes to life - from the first inspired moment to the digital sound of online orders piling up after being featured in People Magazine, on the Today Show and as a contestant on Shark Tank (she passed). Lisa also demonstrates how a Mom, who ...

Community first, The Family Business and Humble Heroics are the underlying themes of our conversation with Bill Gillette, Deputy Fire Chief of Elmira, NY. During this episode, Bill shares his motivation for joining the Department, walks us through the training process, reveals the dynamics of a fire hall and describes what a fire sounds like. He also reflects upon his choice to follow in his Father’s footsteps – as a local fire fighter. To discover more episodes or connect with us: website: ht...

Part 2 of our conversation with Shelly Shenoy focuses on how she (finally) broke into the business – including a great story about roasting Courtney Love, two others about “No Becoming YES” and a continued look into the mindset of a determined woman who rose to the top of her profession. Shelly is an award-winning Voice Over Artist, Director and Coach who is known for her work on The Walking Dead, Bat Man, Game Of Thrones, HBO Max, Red Dead Redemption 2 and countless national advertising campai...

YES! can be the most powerful word in the English language. Award-winning Voice Over Artist, Director and Coach, Shelly Shenoy, proves that a positive attitude and willingness to try (almost) anything can lead to success. It also helps to be a smooth talker with a GREAT voice. In this episode, Shelly shares the “dues paying” part of her journey. Hear how she danced her way into jobs, landed on Wall Street and fell into a real life “School of Rock” experience…on the way to a Voice Over audition...

Hustle, determination and courage define the career journey of Pam Loshak, comedy publicist, who has supported countless stars such as Colin Quinn, Michael Che, Jim Norton, and Ms. Pat. Highlights (and lowlights) of Pam’s story include: horrible bosses, celebrity scandals and weekends spent selling apples - shaping a woman who stopped at nothing to achieve HER DREAMS on HER TERMS. Pam is a success story who proves you can make it and excel if you keep getting back up. To discover more episode...

Determination and focus define the career journey of New York Sports personality Marc Malusis. Marc’s quest towards the New York airwaves began as a teenager and never veered off course – taking him through the broadcaster breeding ground of Syracuse University, countless internships and small stations until he landed a spot working with the best in the business: Mike and The Mad Dog at WFAN in New York. Nothing was the same after that. Marc shares the story of his career journey - from radio...

Part 2 of our conversation with recently retired MLB Umpire and Crew Chief Jim Reynolds focuses on what life is like in the Big Leagues. Jim shares his story of getting called up to the Majors, an inside look at what players, umpires and managers talk about during a game, recalls some of his favorite moments, provides great insight about managing conflict and shares his views on the game’s new rules. Jim also shares which “magic word” will get a player or manager tossed from a game each and ev...

Blind faith, sacrifice and hard work define the journey Jim Reynolds took from a college umpiring class to the Major Leagues. Jim, a recently retired MLB Umpire and Crew Chief who spent 24 years in the big leagues, shares how he stumbled on to his path, shines a light on the rigorous umpire training process and proves that absolute commitment to a dream can pay off. This is the first of 2 episodes. Jim discusses life as a Major League Umpire in Episode 2. To discover more episodes or connect ...