Chris Ayres can laugh about it now. Fourteen straight losses as a youth wrestler. That was before his college wrestling career at Lehigh University. As a walk-on surrounded by elite athletes, Ayres found himself wondering whether he truly belonged. Nothing came easy. Wins were hard to find. Confidence took time. But somewhere in the middle of all those losses, something important happened. He stayed. On this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Greg Frigoletto speaks with Ayres about

Following a Different Beat. There are moments in life when everything looks right on the outside. A respected career. A clear path. A life built on service and responsibility. Matt Kizis had that life. As a dedicated Pennsylvania State Trooper, his work carried meaning and structure. It was a role defined by commitment and purpose. But alongside that life was something just as steady. A love for travel. Not occasional. Not fleeting. Something that consistently brought him ene

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

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

Tired of dating apps, swiping fatigue and Valentine’s Day pressure? In this HarmonyTALK podcast episode, host Greg Frigoletto interviews professional matchmaker Rachel Brown, founder of Jewish Matchmaking NYC. Together, they explore why matchmaking is more than dating - it’s an ancient calling rooted in intention, timing and genuine connection.

On this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Greg Frigoletto sits down with Jacqueline Means, Miss Caribbean 2025, STEM advocate, and founder of the Girls Empowerment STEM Initiative, to explore how one young woman turned purpose into power.

Former NFL defensive tackle Marc Spindler joins HarmonyTALK Podcast to share his powerful journey after retiring from the Detroit Lions. In this episode, Marc opens up about identity loss, resilience and finding purpose beyond football, including the life philosophy he teaches his children: Staying Healthy, Hungry, and Humble.

In this episode of HarmonyTALK, we sit down with Gene Monahan, the legendary New York Yankees athletic trainer who dedicated over 50 years of his career to Major League Baseball.