Past Guests
Season 2
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Scott LeRette
Author, and Producer
The Unbreakable Boy
Season 2 Episode 8: Our battles define us.
a recovering addict and highly engaged human whose life is full of challenges and stumbles balanced with humble wins, glorious successes... and gratitude for it all. He is an author and producer of the major motion picture from LionsGate- The Unbreakable Boy movie set to release March 2022. He and his UNBREAKABLE family live in Nebraska; his wife of 27 years, Teresa; their son Logan, a school teacher; The AuzMan; and their beautiful yet equally dysfunctional French Bulldog, Stella.
The Unbreakable Boy
Zach Smith
NFL GSIS Statistical specialist
Season 2 Episode 10: College and independent living!!
Zach is 24 years old and currently lives in New York City and works at the NFL as a GSIS statistical support specialist. At two years old, he was diagnosed with high functioning autism. He had severe delays in his communication and social interactions. Those struggles limited his daily life at home and school. Thanks to the amazing and tireless support of his family, teachers and administrators, Zach was able to get the support he needed to overcome obstacles and achieve the goals set out for him. His hard work and determination gave him the confidence to advocate for himself and led him to want o help others. Zach has [resented to teachers and school administrators about his experiences working through school as an autistic student. He gives hope that through early intervention, a supportive, loving family, and school staff that a disability cannot disable you. In May 2020, Zach graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's degree in communication, writing minor and magna cum laude honors.
Major Dodson
Actor and rising star
Staring as Tyson
Tyson's Run
Season 2 Episode 7: Drawing strength from the mondain
Major Dodson is best known for his role of Sam Anderson on AMC’s International smash hit series “The Walking Dead.” Other projects include LEFT BEHIND, “American Horror Story,” and “Revolution.” Dodson is currently featured in the inspirational drama TYSON’S RUN in theaters Spring 2022. Dodson currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Tyson's Run
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Ray Blanchette
CEO
T.G.I. Fridays
Season 2 Episode 8: Leaders Pull From The Front
Ray is a food industry veteran with over 30 years of restaurant experience. Before joining TGI Fridays, Ray served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ruby Tuesday and previously as Chief Executive Officer of Au Bon Pain. For the prior 8 years, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Ignite Restaurant Group. Prior to Ignite, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Pick Up Stix, Inc. During his 18-year tenure at Carlson restaurants (TGI Fridays) Ray has also served as Vice President of USA Franchise Operations, Vice President of Operations for its East Division, and Executive Director of its International Division serving Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He has received many awards and recognition, including nominations for the prestigious Carlson Fellows Award in 2003 and in 2005, Division of the Year for TGI Friday’s in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In 2013, he received the “Golden Chain Award” and was ultimately named “Operator of the Year” by Nation’s Restaurant News.
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Leigh Steinberg
Founder & Chairman
S.S.E
Steinberg Sports & Entertainment
Season 2 Episode 5: Training The Next Generation.
Leigh Steinberg has been speaking to companies, organizations, conventions, schools, clubs, and groups for over 40 years. His speeches are equal parts informative and inspiring. Leigh has captivated audiences with his stories and anecdotes from his illustrious career representing 64 NFL first-round picks including a record eight No. 1 overall NFL Draft selections. He provides practical advice on various subjects and gives listeners real-world tools that can be implemented in many different businesses, social, and philanthropic situations.
Regina Rausch
Director of Special Education for the Pennsbury School District
Season 2 Episode 6: Presuming competence
Regina is the director of special education for the Pennsbury School District she started this role 2 years ago but has been working hard to help students her whole career.
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She was working as the assistant director of student services the Abington School District in Montgomery County. In that post, she oversees more than 1,400 students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 500 students with gifted IEPs, five supervisors of special education, and the supervisor of gifted education.
as well as many previous roles in the Abington School District and the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, which serves all of the county’s public schools. She also served as a special education teacher and a behavior specialist in Pennsbury from 2000 to 2011.
Mike Dempsey
NFL Alumni, and Philanthropist
Season 2 Episode 3: Motivation and dream chasing.
Mike Dempsey is an NFL alumni member of the Carolinas chapter, and also a survivor of the September 11th World Trade Center attacks and the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay shooting. He has shared his compelling story speaking at events and conferences all over the country
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Mike dedicates his time to many charities affiliated with the NFL and MLB and has embarked on a fundraising campaign over the last two years to support a Gerry Cooney fight night event on June 17th in Hoboken, NJ where he will be stepping in the ring for 3 rounds with his trainer and boxing legend Irish Micky Ward in his corner. The event will raise money for Youth Consultation Services “YCS”)... a charity (501(c)3) based in central New Jersey serving underprivileged children.
Rob Decker
Retired VP Cedar Fair
Season 2 Episode 4: Find step one, that's how you reach step 100.
The journey to success is different for each person. Find out how Rob worked his way to the top and how you have most likely be on a ride he has designed.
With a career spanning 35 years, Rob’s focus has been to conceive and launch strategic initiatives while improving the overall guest experience by generating excitement for the guests. His career began with a passion to draw and create that grew into a career requiring an exceptional array of design skills ranging from graphic design, architecture, art, and master planning. Throughout his career Rob has leveraged his love to design by applying his skillset to the design and development of resort hotels, restaurants, retail, sporting venues, world’s fairs and theme park attractions, most notably over 45 roller coasters, including many of the world’s best attractions. In total, Rob’s leadership oversaw developments that exceed $2 billion.
Brian Wanner
Season 2 Episode 1: Always be yourself, the power of being you.
Brian Wanner is the Director of Talent & Culture for The GIANT Company, an omni-channel grocer known to customers as GIANT, MARTIN’S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTIN’s Direct that has been proudly serving families across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia since 1923.
At The GIANT Company, Wanner leads a team, focused on culture development and overseeing the employee life cycle for more than 35,000 team members. His areas of responsibility include people strategy, talent management, organizational development, change management, engagement, training and development, and talent acquisition.
Mike Fullmer
Season 2 Episode 2: Joy and Hope in the Midst of Painful Trials.
Michael Fullmer finished his MBA and pursued a forty-one-year career in healthcare. Thirty of those years were in the field of medical education with twenty-five years as the founder, CEO and principal of Medical Communications Media, Inc. he has been teaching God’s Word with a focus on: context, application, God’s nature, plan, promises, and our calling on this earth.
A series of painful personal trials, which included the loss of six beloved family members, the near death of his wife, and his three with his own cancers, he felt led to write and published a recently released book entitled“ Joy and Hope in the Midst of Painful Trials. In it he guides the reader through his journey with a focus on God’s provisions, lessons learned, personal growth, finding joy and hope even during the tears. dedicated to helping those who have lost a loved one while offering messages of healing, love, and encouragement.
Season 1
Episode 1: Miss Amazing 2021
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Reilly Bauer is a 18 year senior in high school, and she is a singer, actress, band member, pageant queen, you name it, she probably has done it. Recently she has earned the title of National Miss Amazing Teen Queen 2021 after traveling to Nashville Tennessee and competing against 30 other girls for the 4th time in a row.
Reilly Bauer
Episode 2: Parenting those on the spectrum
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Sandy and Glenn Hartranft have been married for over 30 years and are the proud parents of 3 young men. Their youngest son Ben was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 which started them on the journey into the world of special education and special needs parenting. Glenn and Sandy are strengthened by their faith in God and always happy to talk with other families just starting on their journey or struggling along the way to provide hope and encouragement through the hard times.
Glenn & Sandy
Episode 3: Right Before Your Eyes
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David Bobb is the director of the movie Right Before Your Eyes. This multi Award-Winning Faith Based Feature Film follows Ethan Rengepis (Adam Ratcliffe), a recovering alcoholic and addict, on a train ride home to visit his young Autistic son he hasn't seen since birth.
David Bobb
Episode 4: School and the value of individuality
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Dr. Todd Bauer started as a math teacher and swim coach before becoming a high school principal, and now, assistant superintendent where he has served the North Penn community for the last four years. Dr. Bauer is a family man who loves to spend time with his wife and, their two children. Lastly, Dr. Bauer is the co-host of the podcast TimeForDinner which focuses on issues of equity.
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Dr. Todd Bauer
Episode 5: The courts of opinion and fact
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Mr. Weintraub, a Bucks County native with over a quarter-century of experience as a prosecutor.
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He is known for his support for many programs that support drug prevention and treatment and is looking for ways to improve the criminal justice system for people with mental illness. He created Ben's Campaign, a free gunlock distribution program and CRIMEWATCH among other programs that help the community. Mr. Weintraub has tried over 100 criminal cases before juries or judges and has argued successfully before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
As District Attorney, he has decreased prosecutions by getting more offenders into treatment earlier and helping to reduce the cost barriers for these programs. Mr. Weintraub has taught criminal justice courses at Delaware Valley University, Rowan University and DeSales University. He is passionate about educating the public and our youth on justice and public safety in schools and in communities all across Bucks County.
D.A Matt Weintraub
Episode 6: The new Hallmark movie around a lead with autism.
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Actress, author, talk show host, activist and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete has been touched by the entertainment industry almost of her life. Her career as an actress dates back more than three decades and has led her to becoming a voice for her father, her son and her community. She was recently seen at the center of Hallmark Channel’s new and very first primetime family docu-series, “Meet the Peetes,” which returned for its second season in February 2019. Peete also starred in five “Morning Show Mysteries” originals for Hallmark Mysteries & Movies, and recently co-starred in the Hallmark original movie “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa.”
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Nik Sanchez is a budding young actor who just shot a lead role in Boris Kodjoe’s upcoming film Safe Space opposite Nicole Ari Parker. He can also be seen recurring as Silas March on the successful ABC series “The Rookie.” as well as a staring role in Our Christmas Journey.
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