American Grown Podcast

Episode 149: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Dillon Yeager Heavy Equipment Mechanic. PART 1 of 2

In this episode, we sit down with Dillon Yeager, a Pennsylvania native whose journey is all about grit, adaptability, and resilience.

Dillon grew up in West Cameron, spending his youth hunting, fishing, and working at the Montango Game Farm before pursuing a career in aviation. After...

Episode 148: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Devin Price & D Simon VP & Teacher Proctor for NICK Services, a 501c3 nonprofit serving children in Lebanon county.

In this episode, we sit down with Devin Price & D Simon, two Cedar Crest graduates who have teamed up to give back to their local community. Devin & D are members of the nonprofit N.I.C.K. Services, a fa...

Episode 147: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Roberta Devers, Founder of Mountain Laurel Midwifery.

In this episode, we sit down with Roberta Devers. Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Mountain Laurel Midwifery, to explore why more families are choosing home birth and how midwifery can help solve America’s growing maternity care crisis.

With over 30 years of experience...

Episode 146: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Devin Fink & Brittany Litz, Founder & VP of Frontline Companions, a 501c3 nonprofit serving veterans and first responders. PART 2 of 2.

In this episode, we sit down with Devin Fink & Brittany Litz for part two. Devin shares with us his time spent at Walter Reed Hospital and how the VA could do better for our service men &...

Episode 145: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Devin Fink & Brittany Litz, Founder & VP of Frontline Companions, a 501c3 nonprofit serving veterans and first responders. PART 1 of 2.

In this episode, I sit down with Devin Fink & Brittany Litz. Devin, a medically retired U.S. Army veteran whose journey through injury, recovery, and resilience has become a blueprint for...

Episode 144: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Gavin Sweeney Sports Journalist & Co-Founder of Truth and Threads.

In this episode, I sit down with Gavin Sweeney, who at the age of 16 has started a Christian clothing brand and is writing sports articles read by thousands of people. From Fredericksburg, PA, Gavin is a rising sports reporter with LebCoSports, a die-hard Philly s...

Episode 143: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Christian Morales Media Personality.

In this episode, I sit down with Christian Morales, the passionate force behind PGHChrisTv and a key voice on the Sports Jedi Network. From Pittsburgh to Central PA, Chris has built a loyal following for his high-energy coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers and pro wrestling (WWE, AEW, and more).

Wit...

Episode 142: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Cody Tyler Black Dirt Country Singer.

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Cody Tyler, the powerful voice behind Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, Cody brings his distinct Black Dirt Country sound back to the mic to talk about his newest single, “Walk With Me,” released...

Episode 141: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Dr. Johnny Vega, Owner of JugoPuro.

In this episode, I sit down with Johnny Vega, a former gang member and drug dealer who has turned his life around to become a successful business owner and motivational speaker.

Johnny opens up about his experiences with street life, incarceration, trauma, and redemption—and how those dark chapters ...

Episode 140: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Mike Dechert U.S. Marine & Cancer Warrior.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Dechert, a U.S. Marine and cancer warrior who is dedicating his life to reminding others they're never alone. From his years of military service to his ongoing battle with illness. Mike opens up about his mission to help others feel loved, connected,...

Episode 139: Re-release, Episode 1 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Coach Rob Bare. (The one that started it all)

In this episode, I re-released episode 1 featuring Cedar Crest High School Track & Field Coach, Rob Bare. Rob is a dedicated coach, lifelong runner, and author whose story is grounded in perseverance and purpose.

Coach Bare has shaped countless young athletes—both...

Episode 138: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with David Millar, Med Student who is 6 years sober, an Ultra Endurance Athlete & an advocate for addiction recovery.

In this episode, I welcome back to the studio David Millar, a medical student at Penn State Hershey who’s preparing to run the Ironstone 100K Ultra—a brutal 62-mile mountain race across Pennsylvania.

But David isn’t jus...

Episode 137: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Justin Tice, Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach.

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Tice, a Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach based in Lebanon, PA.

Justin’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. After the loss of his father, a serious heart diagnosis at age 12, and a major turning point ...

Episode 136: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Vandon Tricamo Founder & Owner of Moon Dragon Fitness.

In this episode, I sit down with Vandon Tricamo, founder of Moon Dragon Fitness. With over 30 years of experience in martial arts and strength training, Vandon blends traditional disciplines like Kung Fu, Qigong, and Drunken Boxing with modern fitness science to help people a...

Episode 135: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Luke Hains Spine Specialist & Advocate for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Luke Hains, a spine specialist for VB Spine. Luke opens up about growing up in Lebanon, PA, and how his younger brother’s battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy shaped his purpose. From working in medical tech to ru...

Episode 134: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Brandi Whitman Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Move Forward Counseling.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brandi Whitman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Move Forward Counseling, whose path to becoming a therapist was anything but typical. After tragically losing her father to a heart attack at 17—while taking an E...

Episode 133: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with David Millar Medical student at Penn State College of Medicine.

In this episode I talk with David Millar, a first-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine with a powerful story of transformation. After struggling with addiction during his teenage years and facing academic setbacks, David found sobriety—and with it, a re...

Episode 132: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shaina McDonald & Bruce Lindsey President & Honorary Board Member of Interseeding Foundation. PART 3 of 3.

In this episode, Shaina & retired Marine Bruce share their mission to support veterans, active military & first responders. They have a vision of creating a safe, judgment-free space where people can gather aroun...

Episode 131: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shaina McDonald & Bruce Lindsey President & Honorary Board Member of Interseeding Foundation. PART 2 of 3.

In this episode of the American Grown Podcast, Shaina McDonald, President of the Interseeding Foundation, tells us about her remarkable story of resilience. Shaina opens up about her harrowing experience of being swatted...