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#41 - Justin McAuliffe Aug 31, 2017

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With nearly 12 years of diversified public accounting experience, Justin currently works with small business owners to organize their books and records, assist with the management of the general ledger, develop or retool the chart of accounts, and help develop or maintain an accounting infrastructure (yes, its a mouthful and as exciting in real life as it reads on screen), and also serves as an outsourced controller and CFO for key clients, when necessary Justins past experiences include preparing and reviewing federal, individual corporate and partnership tax returns, including returns in multiple states. Has worked with clients on tax planning, consulting and compliance involving privately held corporations and partnerships, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Has served in a variety of industries including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail, hospitality, technology, healthcare, construction, legal and medical practices as well as general consulting and business services, has 5 years of audit experience at one of the New York Metro's top accounting firms.

#40 - Erik Mc Cormack Aug 30, 2017

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A singer/songwriter originally from East Setauket, NY, Erik Mc Cormack began his performing career appearing in critically acclaimed National tours as well as Off-Broadway and Broadway shows. He can also be heard on the Broadway Revival Cast recording of "1776." Alongside his theatrical career, Erik also co-founded notable bands which have performed at many of New York's most popular and well respected venues such as "The Wetlands" in NYC and "The Crazy Donkey" in Farmingdale. These days, when not performing with his band, Erik performs acoustically at private parties, cocktail hours, and upscale restaurants. His repertoire is an eclectic mix of standards, motown, and top 40 hits that are sure to please audiences old and young alike.

#39 - Heather Schultz Aug 29, 2017

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Heather Schultz is a Long Island-based freelance writer/editor and adjunct professor. She teaches Public Speaking at Baruch College and Persuasion and Public Opinion at Fordham University. With a passion for social change and technology, Heather has worked in journalism, nonprofit communications and content marketing. She has covered a wide array of beats including bridal technology, criminal justice, reproductive health, pop culture, direct marketing, legal technology, digital marketing and interior design. Her articles have been published in The New York Times, NBCNews.com, New York Daily News, St. Louis-Post Dispatch, Kollaboration New York, WhoSay, Library Journal, Direct Marketing News and Law Technology News. Aside from her professional writing career, Heather is working on a memoir about her journey for unconditional self-love and acceptance from the lens of a Korean adoptee and domestic violence survivor in Long Island. She received both a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and an Associate in Arts in Media at Nassau Community College.

#38 - Jonathan Carroll Aug 24, 2017

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Jonathan Carroll is a specialist working with white collar service providers including accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, construction managers, technology firms, employment agencies and others. These businesses have unique insurance needs that require the knowledge and guidance of an expert who has the background & industry relationships needed to properly protect against all manner of catastrophes. Jonathan has several industry designations; an Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI), an Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), and is a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). As an alumnus of Briarcliffe College, his formal education was in Technology, providing him with additional insight into the needs of his clients. Prior to joining Bradley & Parker in 2011, Mr. Carroll was with National Insurance Brokerage of NY as an insurance broker where he was the top producer for three consecutive years, and CRC Insurance Services, where he worked exclusively on difficult accounts such as businesses having large losses or other issues. He currently resides with his wife Danielle and their three children in Whitestone, NY.

#37 - Sheri Homayoon Aug 24, 2017

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Sheri Homayoon, originally from Bayport Blue Point, is a Wellness Coach, Life Coach, and Spiritual Teacher. She is often found doing live videos that raise awareness around meditation, self-love, and self-help/personal development. Website is www.sheriazhomayoon.com

#36 - Nina Roman Aug 08, 2017

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Nina Roman was born and raised in Bronx, NY. She is the youngest of 4 siblings to a family of 6. She grew up learning that education always comes first. She excelled in her education, made honors through out grade and middle school and graduated high school a year early... She and her family moved to Long Island where she started college at 16 and, obtained her Nursing License by the age of 21. She has since been living working every day fulfilling and changing the lives of everyone she comes in contact with. Self-love, self-acceptance, and body positivity were something Nina struggled with and is now proudly embracing. She has been bullied, tormented, and tortured all of her life because of her size and has worked hard to overcome the nasty comments people have made. She believes that everyone matters and is enough, complete and whole just the way they are. Nina will continue to break down barriers and teach people the importance of self-love. She will gracefully fight for the right of every beautiful curvy woman to be acknowledged and socially accepted.

#35 - Josh Kreizman Aug 03, 2017

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Joshua Kreitzman was born in Brooklyn and raised in Hauppauge. Joshua attended Hauppauge High School, and then spent four years at SUNY- College at New Paltz where he performed in many main stage productions as well as student-directed and written pieces. Joshua graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre with a concentration in performance. For the next five years Joshua performed in touring companies, children's theatre and improvisation in New York City and nationally. In June 2005, Joshua sought a second career in accounting when he joined the family accounting firm of Kreitzman & Kreitzman, CPAs. He earned his CPA designation in 2009, after passing all four parts of the CPA Exam in six months. Joshua is a member of the American Institute of Certified of Public Accountants, New York State Society and the National Conference of CPA Practitioners. Joshua married Philis Rubenstein in 2001, after spending the previous three years together in college. They live in Deer Park, NY, and have two children, Stella Marley and Lucy Mckenna.

#34 - Tony Robbins Recap Unleash the Power Within (solo) Jul 26, 2017

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This is a solo podcast for a recap of my weekend to see Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Seminar. It was completely life chaning and unbelivably greatful for the oppertunity to attend. I give a breif rundown of the seminar and how its changed my life.

#33 - Ryan Fleming and Chris Gallo Jul 18, 2017

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Ryan Fleming and Chris Gallo are both volunteer firefighters at a local firehouse on long island. They both share common goals in their volunteer life to help the community. Currently, they are both officers in the firehouse and consistently lead men to aid the local community. They share their insights of the firehouse and how it has affected them and made them who they are today.

#32 - Jesse Wroblewski & Adam Holtzer Jul 11, 2017

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Jesse: Proprietor of the Chocolate Factory, Jesse founded Generations Beyond in 1999 while working out of his mom's basement. In addition to a love for digital marketing, he wields black belts in both martial arts and Photoshop. His ultimate corporate related goal is to surpass the managerial level of competency of Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka. His personal goal is to maintain pristinely white furniture, outdoors, in New York. Some would say this is an impossibility, but Jesse dares to dream. Adam: Growing up, Adam's mother would always tell him "don't talk to strangers." Knowing Adam, we can say that he is better at his job than he is at listening to his mom. Here at GB, Adam holds the title "Premier Go-Getter," and boy, has he earned it. Don't leave Adam alone, he will probably talk to strangers and make new friends.

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