Ep 13 - Vicki Schneps: The Long Island Queen of Media — How Adversity Built an Empire

Welcome to this episode of the Crazy Wealthy Podcast! Today we feature Vicki Schneps, a media entrepreneur and founder of Schneps Media and Life’s Work. Listen as we learn how Vicki turned her passion for education into a thriving media empire and nonprofit that empowers local leaders and supports community journalism. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand how vision, persistence, and strategic partnerships can help create both business and community impact.

What You’ll Learn:

How Vicki transitioned from teaching to media leadership

Strategies for growing a media company across multiple platforms and events

Turning personal and professional adversity into long-term legacy

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Key Timestamps:

00:00 — Introduction and podcast disclaimer

01:00 — Vicki Schneps’ journey from teacher to media mogul

05:00 — Founding Life’s Work and early nonprofit efforts

11:30 — Growing Schneps Media across platforms

17:00 — Power Women and Kings events

22:00 — Digital integration and networking

27:00 — Turning adversity into legacy

33:00 — Identifying talent and scaling business

35:00 — Life’s Work expansion and call for board members

36:02 — Jon and Amy recap the episode

Key Takeaways:

Vision and persistence are essential for creating both business and community impact

Strategic partnerships and talent identification are key to scaling a media enterprise

Personal adversity can be leveraged to build long-term legacy and empower others

Guest Info:

Vicki Schneps is the founder and CEO of Schneps Media and the nonprofit Life’s Work, dedicated to supporting community journalism and empowering local leaders. She is also known for creating influential events such as Power Women and Kings that foster networking and professional development. 

Schneps Media – schnepsmedia.com

Life’s WORC – life’s WORC info via CaringKind (profile) CaringKind

Vicki Schneps on Muck Rack (articles) – Muck Rack profile

About the Host

Jonathan Blau is the President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth, a fiduciary wealth management firm he founded in 2013 to help families achieve clarity, confidence, and purpose with their money. With a deep focus on behavioral finance, Jonathan teaches investors how to recognize emotional biases and make evidence-based decisions that support long-term success. A sought-after speaker in wealth management, Jonathan previously held senior roles in tax and estate planning at Arthur Andersen. He holds a BS in Finance, an MS in Taxation, and an MBA in Accounting. Based on Long Island, Jonathan is active in the local business community, supports organizations such as the Middle Market Alliance and Sunrise Day Camp, and enjoys boating with his family.