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

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

Actress, singer, and producer Gabrielle Ruiz joins the HarmonyTALK podcast to share her inspiring journey from growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas to performing on Broadway and starring in hit television shows.

In this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Todd Stephens interviews Kim Stevens, a visionary leader in real estate, who shares her journey from childhood memories at Lake Wallenpaupack to her unique leadership philosophy of 'structure with a healthy dose of magic.'

Moderated by past HarmonyTALK guest Skip Vichness, this was an inspiring testament to history in the making! We were truly honored to join Congregation Beth Israel in celebrating their 175th Anniversary with a powerful panel discussion, originally taking place on August 25, 2024.