Good Neighbor Podcast Live

What if one casual conversation cost you your patent? We sit down with Attorney Daniel Scola, managing partner at Hoffmann and Barron LLP, to unpack how innovators can protect ideas, avoid irreversible mistakes, and build an IP strategy that actually supports growth. From patents and trademarks to copyrights and trade secrets, Daniel breaks down the plain-English basics while sharing hard-won lessons from healthcare, pharmaceutical...

What if you didn’t have to wait until you’re “really sick” to feel better? We sit down with Dr. Cynthia Ann Hayes-Hurst—Dr. Cindy—whose journey from critical care and emergency medicine to a doctorate in acupuncture reshaped how she helps people heal. After decades watching preventable issues turn into crises, she built Serendipity Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork to meet folks earlier, with care that blends physical medicine, nu...

What does it take to build a world-spanning immigration law practice from a single desk in Queens—and keep heart at the center while policies and lives hang in the balance? We sit down with attorney and founder Merium Malik to trace the journey from childhood in a war zone to leading a team that serves clients across six continents and every U.S. state. The conversation moves from gritty origin stories—door knocking in New York, co...

Are you a small business owner juggling multiple roles? Rebecca Vincent from ICount4You joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to reveal why professional accounting support might be the missing piece in your business puzzle.

Drawing from over two decades of experience, Rebecca breaks down the evolution of her accounting practice from simple tax preparation to comprehensive business consulting. She addresses the costly misconcepti...

Imagine a New York City where buildings no longer contribute 75% of the city's carbon emissions. That's the future Fatou Jabbie is helping to create through her company, USLT Technology Consulting. In this enlightening conversation, Fatou reveals how her journey from computer engineering to sustainability entrepreneurship uniquely positioned her to tackle one of NYC's most pressing environmental challenges.

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Ever wonder what happens when personal pain transforms into professional purpose? Psychotherapist Megan Romano's powerful story reveals exactly that journey. With nearly two decades as a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist, Megan's approach to healing trauma stands out in a field often misunderstood by many.

What makes Megan's practice truly revolutionary is her deep understanding that "traum...

Ever wondered if therapy is only for people in crisis? Ready to challenge what you think you know about mental health support? Justena Kavanagh, founder of NYC Counseling and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, joins us to dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding therapy.

Justena shares her fascinating journey from corporate consulting and ABC News to discovering her true calling in psychotherapy. W...

Feeling like your life is missing essential pieces? In this revealing conversation, psychotherapist Nomi Bachar introduces us to her revolutionary Gates of Power system at White Cedar Institute—a comprehensive approach to healing and self-actualization she's refined over 35 years of practice.

Nomi presents a refreshingly holistic perspective, comparing our lives to a pizza with seven essential slices: body, emotions, ...

Ever wondered if there's more magic waiting to be discovered in your life? Meet Brittany Pastuhov, founder of Third House LLC and your good neighbor astrologer who's been professionally guiding clients through the cosmos since 2016.

Brittany's approach to astrology and tarot reading breaks away from common misconceptions. Far from the stereotype of fortune-tellers who make scary predictions or attempt to imp...

Ever wondered how those eye-catching vehicle wraps transform ordinary cars into powerful marketing machines? Skip Mauney sits down with John Hodgson, owner-operator of JH Design Unlimited, to uncover the art and science behind effective commercial vehicle wrapping on the Treasure Coast.

A lifelong artist with formal training in industrial design, John shares his fascinating journey from yacht designer to branding specialis...

Step into the world of interior design with Francesca Morgan, a lifelong expert who transforms houses into personalized sanctuaries. Drawing from generations of family expertise, Francesca shares how her Miami upbringing in her family's home décor business shaped her unique approach to design and client relationships.

What sets Francesca apart is her refreshing perspective on common design misconceptions. Rather than ...

Ever wondered why some marriages thrive while others struggle despite both partners truly loving each other? The answer might surprise you.

Greg and Julie Gorman, founders of Married for a Purpose, join the Good Neighbor Podcast to reveal how they transformed their own once-failing relationship into a thriving partnership—and how they've helped thousands of couples do the same with their revolutionary approach to marr...

Dive into the surprisingly complex world of pool maintenance with Ross Negger, founder of Tiki Nui Pool Care Inc. Ross's journey from Vancouver-born mechanical engineer to Florida pool expert is a testament to entrepreneurial adaptability. After building and selling various companies and working in the film industry, pandemic shutdowns led him to seek a recession-proof business—finding his answer in Florida's 25 million p...

Ever wondered what it takes to transform a childhood fascination into a lifelong artistic career? In our newest episode, we meet Ana Booth, a master stained glass artisan with 34 years of experience who's bringing her unique craft to our local community.

Ana shares her remarkable journey that began at age 16 when she finally convinced her father to let her apprentice with a family friend who worked with glass. What st...

When traditional education failed her autistic son, Anna Moore took matters into her own hands. What began as personal advocacy blossomed into I Am Academy, a sanctuary where children with special needs are celebrated rather than merely accommodated.

Since 2015, this intimate K-12 private school has been transforming lives by rejecting the common misconception that neurodivergent children are simply "defiant." As...

What happens when a childhood dream of becoming a lawyer meets a passion for helping families navigate their toughest challenges? Attorney Leona Krasner answers this question through her thriving family law practice spanning New York and New Jersey. 

Leona breaks down her practice into four essential "buckets" that address the full spectrum of family legal needs. From creating prenuptial and postnuptial agreement...

When was the last time you thought about the health of your relationship? In this revealing conversation with Dr. Zoya Simakhodskaya, founder of the Center for Psychological and Interpersonal Development, we explore the often misunderstood world of couples therapy and relationship healing.

Dr. Simakhodskaya shares her remarkable journey from Ukrainian immigrant to renowned clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and sex ...

Ever wondered what it takes to build a beauty business that prioritizes genuine results over flashy trends? Karina Aguilar, co-owner of Wax & Sugar Center, reveals the refreshing philosophy behind her thriving Florida-based spa business.

Founded in 2019 alongside her esthetician mother, Wax and Sugar Center has expanded to three locations across Florida, offering specialized hair removal, facials, and skin restoration ...

Building Excellence Through Generations: The Ahrens Companies Story

Few businesses can claim a legacy spanning over a century, but Ahrens Companies stands as a testament to enduring quality and family stewardship in Florida's construction industry. In this revealing conversation, Richard Ahrens—who purchased the company from his father in 1970 after graduating from the University of Florida—shares the fascinating jour...