Episodes

  • CEO, Tony Mazzarini of Big Spring Spirits

    CEO, Tony Mazzarini of Big Spring Spirits
    Dec 10 2025
    Tony Mazzarini turned his entrepreneurial vision toward Pittsburgh’s heritage by transforming a 19th-century rickhouse into The Distillery Complex — a six-story, multi-use landmark that is home to Big Spring Spirits’ distillery, tasting room and bottle shop, a rooftop bar with panoramic city views, a cigar lounge, event spaces and more. Under his leadership, the project blends historic preservation with modern hospitality, reviving a long-dormant pre-Prohibition whiskey site and offering a new destination for craft spirits. It’s a project that honors the past, serves the present — and pours the future.

    https://www.thedistillerycomplex.com/

    https://www.bigspringspirits.com/
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    25 mins
  • CEO, Brandon Mullen of MPWR Aesthetics + Wellness

    CEO, Brandon Mullen of MPWR Aesthetics + Wellness
    Dec 4 2025
    Brandon Mullen is the CEO and driving force behind MPWR Aesthetics + Wellness, a fast-growing brand dedicated to helping people look and feel their absolute best. With a focus on personalized care, cutting-edge treatments, and a compassionate client experience, Brandon leads a team committed to confidence, empowerment, and whole-body wellness. His vision blends medical expertise with modern aesthetics to deliver results that are both natural and transformative. Under Brandon’s leadership, MPWR continues to expand its footprint and impact — redefining self-care, one confident client at a time. https://www.mpwraesthetics.com/
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    17 mins
  • CEOs, Mike and Lizzy Connors of Leacon Digital

    CEOs, Mike and Lizzy Connors of Leacon Digital
    Nov 23 2025
    This week on CEO’s You Should Know, Jonny Hartwell sits down with Mike and Lizzy Connors, the husband-and-wife team behind Leacon Digital, one of Pittsburgh’s fastest-growing creative and marketing agencies.

    From reimagining brand identities to building high-performance websites, Mike and Lizzy have helped more than 100 businesses sharpen their message and expand their reach. Their approach blends strategy, storytelling, and clean, modern design—powered by a 92% client-retention rate and a reputation for treating every project like a partnership.

    In this episode, they talk about how Leacon Digital began, why authenticity matters more than ever in marketing, the challenges of growing a creative business in a crowded digital landscape, and how small and mid-sized companies can use powerful branding, video, photography, and targeted digital campaigns to level up. It’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, teamwork, and building a business that lifts other businesses.

    https://www.leacondigital.com/

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    13 mins
  • CEO, Rachel Petrucelli of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation

    CEO, Rachel Petrucelli of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation
    Nov 13 2025
    In today’s episode of CEO’s You Should Know, Val Porter sits down with Rachel Petrucelli – a passionate and visionary leader whose 25-year career in development, fundraising and operations spans pediatric healthcare and higher education. Rachel serves as President & Chief Development Officer of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, where she leads more than 55 mission-driven professionals to advance major gifts, capital campaigns and philanthropic innovation.

    https://www.chp.edu/about/executive-leadership/rachel-petrucelli
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    19 mins
  • DIVISIONAL COMMANDER, Major Marcus Jugenheimer of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania

    DIVISIONAL COMMANDER, Major Marcus Jugenheimer of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania
    Nov 10 2025
    Major Marcus Jugenheimer serves as Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania, overseeing programs and services across 28 counties. A lifelong Salvationist ordained in 1994, he most recently served as General Secretary of The Salvation Army’s Greater New York Division and has also held key leadership roles in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ohio. Alongside his wife, Major Joy Jugenheimer, he is focused on expanding community partnerships, strengthening local outreach, and leading the annual Red Kettle Campaign to help neighbors in need throughout Western Pennsylvania.
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    29 mins
  • CEO, Ronnie Esposito - Co-Founder of Acton Acadamy Pittsburgh

    CEO, Ronnie Esposito - Co-Founder of Acton Acadamy Pittsburgh
    Oct 29 2025
    Ronnie Esposito is the co-founder of Acton Academy Pittsburgh, a learner-driven school transforming education. Inspired by a podcast that challenged traditional schooling, Ronnie and his wife, Meghan, founded Acton to nurture every child’s genius through curiosity, challenge, and real-world experiences. Motivated by their own children’s educational journey, they built a thriving community where learners take ownership of their growth and purpose. Passionate about innovation and empowering youth, Ronnie helps students discover their gifts and prepares them for their own hero’s journey. He also collaborates with Acton founders nationwide to reimagine what education can be.

    https://actonacademypittsburgh.com/
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    36 mins
  • CEO, Nikki Helbling of Nikki Helbling Wellness

    CEO, Nikki Helbling of Nikki Helbling Wellness
    Oct 22 2025
    Feeling stuck, exhausted, or brushed off by traditional healthcare?

    Meet Dr. Nikki Helbling, a board-certified nurse practitioner, the powerhouse behind Nikki Helbling Wellness — where science meets soul.

    🌻After years in conventional medicine, Nikki’s rewriting the rules of modern medicine with a root-cause, whole-person approach that helps women (and men) reignite their energy, balance their hormones, and finally feel like themselves again.

    ✨ Because you don’t need another “quick fix.” You need answers, alignment, and a partner who listens.

    #CEOsYouShouldKnow #FunctionalMedicine #WomenInBusiness #WellnessLeadership #HealthRevolution #NikkiHelblingWellness #FunctionalMedicinePractitioner #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseSupport #HormoneBalance #MidlifeEnergy #RootCauseMedicine #GutHealth #MetabolicHealth #EmpoweredHealing #ThriveInMidlife

    Ways to connect: Website: www.NikkiHelbling.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17BnRgHb3p/?mibextid=wwXIfrIG: https://www.instagram.com/nhwellness_?igsh=MTZ0N2xydGdwdHh5ZA==

    Learn more at www.NikkiHelbling.com
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    24 mins
  • CEO, Brien Murphy of EZ Home Exteriors

    CEO, Brien Murphy of EZ Home Exteriors
    Oct 15 2025
    Brien Murphy is the owner and driving force behind EZ Home Exteriors, a Pittsburgh-area exterior remodeling firm rooted in quality, transparency, and integrity.

    Since taking the helm in 2005, Brien has grown the business into one of the region’s premier exterior specialists, offering roofing, siding, windows, doors and full home exterior renovations.

    With deep experience in the window and remodeling sectors, he emphasizes a no-games approach—no commission sales, no deposits—just honest work and direct engagement with clients.

    Brien holds a B.S. from Penn State, is a lifelong Pittsburgher, and leads his team with a belief that excellence should be expected—not negotiated.
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    16 mins