Some people watch a movie and move on. Others build their life around it. For Mike Kunda, Rocky was never just a film. It was a lifeline. Growing up in West Scranton, he was the kid who didn’t quite fit. Bullied. Overlooked. Unsure of who he was supposed to be. But when he watched Rocky Balboa take hit after hit and refuse to go down, something shifted. He saw himself. Not the champion. Not yet. But the fighter. On this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Todd Stephens explores what

A serial ceiling smasher who transformed the media landscape, Pat Mitchell has spent her life breaking barriers and making sure other women rise with her.

Chef Ryan Von Smith didn’t leave Scranton because everything was lined up. He left because he knew he needed more. More opportunity. More pressure. More of a shot than he felt he could get staying put. So he headed to Los Angeles with a big dream and one mindset: figure it out. It wasn’t glamorous. He scraped by at first, doing whatever he had to do to stay afloat. His first real break came at Tao Asian Bistro… not in the kitchen, but at the door. Working security. Watching e

For many entrepreneurs, Shark Tank looks like the finish line. The pitch. The deal. The national spotlight. But for inventor Kim Meckwood, it was only the beginning. In this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau speaks with the Scranton native and founder of Click & Carry, a deceptively simple invention designed to make carrying grocery bags, paint cans, sports gear, and other heavy loads easier and more comfortable. The idea started with a moment many people recognize

After an artisan asked, “Instead of studying us, why don’t you help us?” Judy Frater transformed her academic work into a design education movement, empowering textile artisans in Kutch, India.

Some people resist change. Cherice Barton choreographs it. With an international career that spans Broadway, Cirque productions, global brand collaborations and concert dance, she understands movement at scale. Precision. Adaptation. Trust. But life offstage requires a different kind of artistry. On this episode of HarmonyTALK, Cherice speaks candidly about co-parenting two tween daughters with her former husband, a television executive. Their relationship is collaborative, g

The core of every great story on HarmonyTALK is a person who refused to let their dream stay on paper. This week, we introduce you to Jeff Braverman, a leader whose journey is a masterclass in building something lasting for generations of children. Jeff Braverman is a true Dreamer and Doer. He co-founded Camp Nesher and served as its sole director for nearly 30 years. His original goal was simple: create a great summer camp experience rooted in community and tradition. Inclu

In this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau sits down with Dakota Kate Isaacs, an award-winning brand builder who was the first U.S. employee at DECIEM, the company behind the globally recognized skincare brand The Ordinary.