Podcast #16 Dr. Russ Montalbano

This week Ang along with special guest co-host and bestie Michael Apple sit down with the Band MONTY - Norristown's answer to the Jacksons & The Partridges with a full on Italian flair. Russ, Joe, Mikayla and Charles discuss the highs and lows of being in a band together and navigating being a family. We talk music, inspiration, friendship and loyalty. Please  give them a like and  follow on all social media platforms @TheBandMonty on IG, FB, TikTok, X (formally twitter) & here on YouTube. See for yourself what the tri state area is buzzing about and check out one of their many upcoming shows - including The Water Tower in Oaks on Saturday 4/16/24 8pm-12am

In this weeks episode, Ang speaks with Betty Clarke, Becky Loney and Krista Dean - 3 amazing warriors who have all had a deeply profound experience as Breast Cancer SURVIVORS!!! They each share their Similar but very distinctly different stories from first symptoms to diagnosis, treatment and recovery / current status and what that looks for each of them.  We felt this was an important topic to have a frank unfiltered discussion about ahead of our 4th annual SHE Festival - a Womans Empowerment event that this year us raising money and awareness / support for UNITE FOR HER as well as Laurel House. Unite for HER is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that supports breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services, education, resources, and support at no personal cost.For more info about them please visit https://uniteforher.org/  What is SHE 4??For the 4th year in a row, Vinyl Closet Records and Coffee Closet with Barista Jake are excited to host the SHE Music Festival - a celebration of Woman's Empowerment & Music!As in years past we will be featuring some of the areas most talented vocalists - but this year we have a record 15 performers! Providing the backup to these amazing women is Vinyl Closet Records house band - THE VCB consisting of some of the most respected musicians on the local scene! ALL of this is in support of sharing the mission of UNITE FOR HER and THE LAUREL HOUSE through WISH LIST SUPPLIES, GIFT CARDS and Financial donations! 

In this weeks episode Ang sits down with one of the areas premiere drummers Mr. Bobby Pirylis of Sidearm, Octane and Fosterchild.We discuss being a full time musician, his dedication to doing good in his community and his love of all things Disney. Sit back and get to know the man behind the beard.Check out SideArm LIVE at our second annual SUNDAY FUNDAY Awards ceremony, Cornhole Tournament and BBQ at The SunnyBroook Ballroom https://buytickets.at/jakesbaristasFor more info on Sidearm go to www.sidearmband.com

Time flies when your life is in shambles.....Good thing I have a sense of humor! So, we are back with SEASON 2 after a way too long break of 6 months. In this premiere episode Ang sits down with Board member of Jakes Baristas for a very fun chat about all things ambulance, cocktails, how we need the community to help us to move forward in our mission and how he is literally the backbone of this organization. To stay on top of all we have going on this month...and always, be sure to follow us on all social media! Vinyl Closet Records, & Coffee Closet with Barista Jake

This week Ang sits down with her favorite human - Dr. Russ (Russ Money) and talks Music, Religion, Chiropractic Care and Wrestling. This is a long one because when they get together it is like a contest as to who can talk more.  Seriously, Dr. Russ gets real about his profession, his family and his faith. Jason guest appears to chat up Russ about music as well. For more info on His Chiro practice go to Chiropractic Mobile Examiners (chiromobileexams.com)For more info on DYNAH The Band go to Home | Dynahtheband Com

On this weeks episode Ang speaks with dear friend Trisha Gallagher, the founder of the Happy Flower Day Project and the winner of the first ever Kay M. Hollinger Memorial Humanitarian Award from Jakes Baristas.Trish walked into our record store/cafe 2 years ago and the bond we formed was instant. She is one of the most selfless and charismatic women I have ever had the blessing to know. Patricia in her own words:“I get much more than I give out.”I can feel the loving energy exchanged between the giver and receiver. The bouquets exude warmth, comfort and enrichment. And how do people receive them? Brightly, enthusiastically and delightfully. You will meet big talkers, big listeners and some new friends. Patricia C. Gallagher, Founder of the Happy Flower Day ProjectFor more info on Patricia and her mission and how YOU can help, please go to:Happy Flower Day Project

In this episode Ang chats with the owner and operator of LaVista Mobile Bar Nina Stabile and her Brand Marketing Director/owner of Lush Marketing LLCMikayla Montalbano about our "Cocktails for a Cause" fundraising event on June 10th 6:30-9:30pm as well as all the amazing things happening at LaVista! For more info on LaVista Mobile Bar, go to Home - La Vista mobile bar and to register for the upcoming "Cocktails for a Cause" event please visit:Cocktails for a Cause: with LaVista Mobile Bar at the Coffee Closet with Barista Jake (google.com)

In this episode Ang speaks with the Program Manager for Best Buddies International about their mission, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on 4/29 and how you can help support their mission. For more info please visit http://BestBuddies.org

This week, Ang is solo and just sharing her POV on Life in a family that lives with Autism.

On this weeks episode Ang  speaks with the Executive Director of the Laurel House, Beth Sturman. We discussed the mission of Laurel House, ways you can help and get involved and talk about upcoming fundraisers to keep them going. Ang and family also presented the Laurel House team with the bounty of donations that were collected during March on their behalf at Closet After Dark Events, Kindness Wednesdays with Barista Jake and of course The 3rd Annual SHE Music Festival held at Vinyl Closet Records.For more information on The Laurel House please go to www.Laurel-House.org