Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL: Recent Episodes
Kyle Newell
Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL interviews local experts on success, mindset and the keys to leading a powerful life.
In today’s episode, I have on Nicole Piazza, owner and founder of Nourish to Heal. Nicole has had quite the entrepreneurial journey along with her husband, Anthony. As you will hear, Nicole was successful in business, but a bit too busy and not staying true to her deepest values. So, she did what very few entrepreneurs ever do, she changed directions and started over in many ways. It was a risk, but man, what an inspiration. Their company Nourish to Heal is like nothing else out there! You can find out more by going to www.nourishtoheal.com and you can follow them on IG and FB @nourishtoheal.
Erik goes deep into his values and mindset as to what drives him to want to bring some integrity back to politics. Erik is a family man, with strong Christian values and shares some great stories in this episode of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL. Erik is also an athlete at heart, something I get to pick his brain on.
In today’s episode, I interview my long time, childhood friend and Owner/CEO of High Speed Daddy, Craig Risoli. We dive into a myriad of topics, including his corporate career before making the leap, challenges he has faced since COVID, investing in oneself and living a life in harmony. Craig walks the walk, no BS here. If you would like to get on their email list you can go to www.highspeeddaddy.com or you can email Craig directly at craig@highspeeddaddy.com. Additionally, you can connect with Craig directly on FaceBook or Instagram @highspeeddaddy. Enjoy the show!
In this episode of H and H REAL, Casey Ransone talks about the importance of having values and a mission to carry a team through the tough times. Casey runs his football program like a great business and he is a shining example to what all parents would want for their kids playing varsity sports.
The Resolution to Be a Better Teacher
Coach Q, owner of B-ball Life Training, has a very unique way of teaching and Coaching. You may be surprised that it arises out of a love of learning. It doesn’t matter what you teach or what you Coach, Coach Q drops some knowledge bombs about connecting the dots and clues about how you can combine different concepts to make things your own. Einstein called this ‘combinatory play’. Q’s resolution this year is to be a better teacher, something that we should all aspire to. If you’d like to find out more about B-ball Life, you can go to their website at www.bballlife.com or by going to their IG page @mybballlife.
Carl Sanfilippo is back on the show to discuss success and life. Carl currently owns 3 Remax agencies comprising 260 agents, responsible for $1.2 billion in sales this past yearIn this episode, Carl talks about the importance of his mornings, his daily planning and how placing his focus on the success of others has led him to a fruitful path in life. To find out more about Carl and his teachings, shoot him a direct message on facebook or instagram at his name, @CarlSanfilippo
In episode 47, I get to interview my old friend, Tom Langton. Tom is one of the top Coaches in the fitness industry. He played college football at Central Michigan and has recently begun the 5th Quarter, a program aimed at getting retired athletes into shape once their playing days are done. He's had one too many calls of teammates passing in their sleep and he is on a mission to help these larger than life people. You can follow Tom on FB and on IG @thetomlangton.
In episode 47, I get to interview my old friend, Tom Langton. Tom is one of the top Coaches in the fitness industry. He played college football at Central Michigan and has recently begun the 5th Quarter, a program aimed at getting retired athletes into shape once their playing days are done. He's had one too many calls of teammates passing in their sleep and he is on a mission to help these larger than life people. You can follow Tom on FB and on IG @thetomlangton.
Chad Kennedy is Hillsborough born and raised. He was quite an athlete growing up, but when the time came to play college football, he decided he had enough. From that decision, he wound up joining the electricians union and it was only a short matter of time before an old football injury flared up, which led him into the world of painkillers. In this episode, Chad shares his addiction and how he overcame it. Now, he is a proud father and the owner of the very successful Chase Williams Hair Studio. To book an appointment with Chase Williams, you can call directly 908-874-4848 or visit their website at https://www.chasewilliamhairstudio.com/.
‘I used to Have to Run Outside in the Middle of Winter Because of My Hot Flashes…’
Angie Lugo is 101 days away from her big wedding day and the weight continues to melt off of her. Her doctors have pulled her off all medication and menopausal symptoms are minimal at this point. Listen and enjoy!
I met Ryan Higgins through our mutual friend, YT. Ryan has a unique stack of skills that includes being a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Massage Therapist and PEMF, which is the use of magnets to manipulate energy for healing. Listen in to find out what he’s up to and how he gets people out of pain. To connect with Ryan, you can shoot him a text on his personal line at 862-777-0976. Enjoy!
Steve Parente, founder of ProCare Rehabilitation Centers, began his business out of a closet, literally. It was passion and desire that saw him through those early days of struggling to his current point of having 10 locations around the state. There is much to learn about desire and life from Steve, so sit back and enjoy the episode! For more information on the services ProCare offers, you can go to: https://www.procarerehabilitation.com/ or shoot Steve a personal email at procarerehab@yahoo.com.
In this special edition episode of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL, I interview Matt Schorr, lifetime Hillsborough resident, owner of Mailbox Business Center and board member of GiGi’s playhouse. We will be running a fundraiser through Newell Strength in conjunction with Matt and GiGi’s to raise money to keep them going so that they can provide services to all the down syndrome families of the community. To find out more about GiGi’s, you can go to: https://gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/. To connect with Matt you can send him an email at mailboxbuscntr@yahoo.com or check out their website at: http://mailboxbc.com/.
In this episode, I am fortunate enough to sit down with former Hillsborough High School star pitcher, Chris Reilly.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Chris for almost ten years and his journey has been nothing short of inspirational.
He has faced rejection numerous times, lived in the Caribbean, played gigs in bars and the list goes on.
It's hard to believe he has done so much at such a young age!
Sit back and enjoy the show.
You can follow Chris on Instagram @docreilles or by subscribing to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reslife-advice-on-the-journey-to-medicine/id1529810314
In today’s episode, I sit down with Gil Swenson for the second time. Gil is expecting his first child any day now and he is committed to keep what’s important, important, despite how much he has going on in life. Gil is always full of discipline and a passion for learning and in this episode, he shares some of the thoughts he’s been having as he navigates his life at this stage. For more information on getting involved with Coach Swenson and Q4 you can private message them on Instagram or go to their website at www.q4lacrosse.com.
‘I Never Realized How Wonderful Being Strong Felt’
This is a special edition of REAL. For the first time, I interviewed a Newell Strength client, Ania Jernigan and got the inside scoop on what drives her, her mindset, her commitment and more. Ania has a very unique perspective on work ethic because she is an immigrant to America, by way of Poland, back in 1990. In case you weren’t aware, she and her son, Aleks, are two of the reasons Newell Strength was able to stand tall and be the first gym in the state to officially open back in May of 2020. Enjoy the show!
In today’s episode, I got to chat with Chief Operating Officer of Performance Rehab, Steve Sargent. Steve brings forth his passion and his gift of being able to see and bring to fruition a vision. Steve explains why going for a yearly pilgrimage on his Harley is a key to his success and he shares with us specific exercises he uses in his strategic planning for Performance Rehab. You can get in touch with Steve by friending him on FB at Steve Sargent or by emailing him at ssargent@performancerehabnj.com. You can also find out more about the services at Performance Rehab by going to performancerehabj.com.
I first met Jeff a few years ago through a mutual friend. Right away, I knew that he was a special person. He oozed energy and inspiration and followed his path of becoming an entrepreneur. As they say, success leaves clues and if you are looking for inspiration towards making your life the life of your dreams, then look no further. Get your notebook ready and enjoy! If you’d like to follow Jeff, you can search him on Facebook at Jeff Stier or you can text him directly if you would like to find out more about his story or what he does. His number is 848-702-4905.
I’ve known Drew Handwerk for nearly 20 years and let me tell you, his journey has been nothing short of inspirational. Drew was a long time client before Newell Strength officially existed and before long, he was a Coach at Newell Strength. Drew continued to follow his dream of owning his own fit biz and that path took him down to New Orleans, where he went with his now wife, with no connections and no foundation, yet he is now flourishing. Listen in to get an injection of inspiration! You can find out more about Drew and his services by searching Start Today Fitness on FB and IG or by going to his website at www.starttodayfitnessnola.com.
Omar first came into my life back when he was a freshman in highschool and decided he needed a serious place to train for football. Over the course of time, I felt a deep bond with him. He would share his struggles with me and we would work on his inner game. Well, it came as a very pleasant surprise when he reached out to me last year to let me know that he had started his own landscaping business, Sultan Services. This man hustles and has taken the road less traveled. To find out more about Sultan Services you can reach out directly to Omar on his personal cell at 908-307-6031.
Man, this episode got me fired up. Lisa is one of the most inspirational people I know. After suffering from a debilitating tumor as a teen, her passion for fitness was reinvigorated. She used that fuel to start her own fit-biz and to become an IFBB pro. At every turn, people told her what she couldn’t do. She didn’t care, she just continued to speak her dreams into existence. But the key was her consistent, daily actions that reinforced her beliefs and thoughts. Tune in to get an injection of inspiration. To connect with Lisa you can follow her on IG @fitmamalis_ifbbpro or by emailing her at allamerican20@gmail.com.
In this episode, I sit down with my sister in law, Taryn McClean. Taryn was a 2-time All-American sharp shooter at the University of Kentucky and is now taking over as sole owner of the Lewis-McClean AllState Agency. Taryn gives us a glimpse of her elite level mindset as well as other work that she is passionate about in the community. To inquire about the agency’s financial and insurance services, you can call them at 908-782-6560 or send an email to tmclean@allstate.com.
In this episode, I chat with my long time business Coach and great friend, Vince Gabriele. I’ve been working with Vince since 2012. Vince is the founder and owner of Gabriele Fitness located in Berkeley Heights and has since created Fitness Business University, where he helps gym owners all over the world to become better business owners and better people. If you are interested in checking out Gabriele Fitness you can go to www.gabrielefitness.com. If you are interested in Vince’s private business Coaching you can go to www.vincegabriele.com. And I highly recommend subscribing to his Fitness Business University Podcast on ITunes. Enjoy!
In this episode, I was fortunate enough to sit down for the second time with Dr. Andrey Espinoza and it exceeded even my expectations. Today we discuss the importance of cholesterol and sodium, why milk is the devil and real health issues. Sit back and enjoy as your brain grows by listening to this great Doctor. To find out more about Dr. Andrey or to schedule an appointment with him go to: https://www.hunterdonheartandvascular.com
Today’s episode is a special one for me. I sat down to chat with a friend I’ve had for over 30 years, Craig Risoli. Craig is the creator and founder of High Speed Daddy, the top dad’s bag (and more) in the world. I’ve been privileged to be a part of witnessing Craig’s growth from day one, before he left his corporate job. Listen in to find some inspiration and to see what it takes to go after a dream, despite having a 3 year old, 1 year old and being in the National Guard at the time. To connect with Craig, you can look on any of the main social media platforms @highspeeddaddy.com or you can to his website at www.highspeeddaddy.com.
In today’s episode, I chat with world-renowned anti-aging and regenerative Doctor, Dave Woynarowski. Dave is brilliant to say the least. People travel from all over the world down to see him at his clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. Dave breaks down stem cell therapy, anabolics and the simplest thing you can do to start your trek towards possibly living to 120 years old. The man is a treasure trove of knowledge. If you’d like to find out more about Dr. Dave’s Coaching, clinic, supplements and books, you can go to www.thelongevityedge.com.
In today’s episode, I talk with long-time friend and former client, Randee Staats. When Randee first came to Newell Strength, he was on the path to Hollywood and things didn’t pan out. Yet, he grew, he persevered, he learned, he lost and he won. Randee is one of the people that comes to mind when I think about taking action and never giving up. He has a thriving business name S4 Search Partners and there is much inspiration and lessons to learn in this chat. To reach out to Randee, he was kind enough to share his personal cell with us, 732-991-7625 or you can go to www.s4searchpartners.com.
In today’s episode of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL, I sit down with one of Devon’s very best friends, Life Coach and Reiki Master, Amy Fiedler. I know wisdom when I see it and Amy has it. In this chat, she shares things such as her approach to dealing with conflict, helping the body to rid itself through pain by using energy and awareness and much, much more. To follow Amy, you can find her on Instagram where she has 26K followers @amythelifecoach and you can inquire about her Coaching by going to her website at www.amyfiedler.com.
In today’s episode of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL, I sit down with one of Devon’s very best friends, Life Coach and Reiki Master, Amy Fiedler. I know wisdom when I see it and Amy has it. In this chat, she shares things such as her approach to dealing with conflict, helping the body to rid itself through pain by using energy and awareness and much, much more. To follow Amy, you can find her on Instagram where she has 26K followers @amythelifecoach and you can inquire about her Coaching by going to her website at www.amyfiedler.com.
In today’s episode, I was lucky enough to have The Professor, David Adiv in the guest chair. David moved to the United States from Israel back in 1985 and loved it so much that he decided to stay. In that time, David has become a master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the owner/CEO of Gracie New Jersey. David infuses his philosophy of life into his teaching of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I can confidently say this, he’s got me as a client for life! To find out more about beginning at Gracie New Jersey, you can go to their website at https://gracienewjersey.com/.
Today, I was privileged to interview my new friend and neighbor, Shavinda Peiris. Shavinda grew up in a civil war in Sri Lanka before moving to the United States. Shavinda followed a path to Penn State, where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, took a job in the corporate world and then BAM!, his world turned sideways. Shavinda’s son developed a rare illness which has amounted to more than 100 seizures and he is only 3 years old. This was the catalyst that sprung Shavinda forward on his path of becoming ‘Dance Dad’ and his desire to help others through his life Coaching. If you are interested in checking out Shavinda or any of his services, you can find him on Instagram @dancedadlive or on YouTube at Dancedad. Enjoy the episode!
I was fortunate enough to hear about Jonathan Rivera back in 2015 while he was host and producer of the Ben Settle Podcast. Little did I know that he would have a HUGE impact on my business and life. Jonathan began as a blue collar construction guy way back out of high school when no one gave him much shot to succeed at much. Before her passing, his mother gave him a real-estate investing book that he let sit on the shelf for 2 years before finally deciding that enough was enough. Jonathan went on to create a thriving real-estate business which led him down the path to creating the Podcast Factory, the #1 podcast production company in the world. Jonathan tells story after riveting story in this edition of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL. You can follow Jonathan on social media by searching for riverathan. Or you can go directly to his website located at www.thepodcastfactory.com.
Dana Leary has had the longest run of any Coach at Newell Strength. Our lives crossed paths in 2012 and since that time Dana has blossomed into a great leader, our head trainer and a recovery and stretch expert. Dana was thrown to the wolves on her first official day as a Newell Strength Coach and has never looked back. Listen to this interview with Dana if you are looking for some inspiration for not following a traditional path in life. If you are interested in getting a fascial stretch therapy session, you can shoot her an email at dana@newellstrength.com.
Steve Fenton is an interesting character. He didn’t grow up playing volleyball, in fact, he was busy getting punched in the face when he happened to look up and see a volleyball practice going on, which intrigued him. And how he even wound up that university is story unto itself. Steve went on to Coach multiple state champion teams, even winning a rare 3-peat at Hunterdon Central High. Now, Steve is using his inspirational leadership make an impact on the world with his podcast, Warriors of the good, which can be found here: https://anchor.fm/WOTG/episodes/Episode-9---Humble-e37gh7
6 years ago, Mike Daley walked into Newell Strength. I didn’t know him from Adam, but he wanted to intern. And intern he did, moving all the way up to head trainer at Newell Strength and now transitioning into the CEO role. Listen in to find out why and how Mike had such a passion to grow into his role and what he has learned along the way. This is a great lesson in perseverance and consistency. Enjoy the show!
I have known Bryan since middle school and our paths didn’t reconnect until just a couple of years ago. Bryan is the head manager of Paramount gymnastics located in Hillsborough, NJ and he runs a top notch program. I know because both of my sons go there. In this episode, Bryan talks about how he went from a business major to running one of the state’s top Gymnastics programs. You can learn more and book a session for your child by going to https://paramountgym.com/.
It was great to have Michael on the show after appearing on his show, the BIGS Show, twice. Michael has such a beautiful energy and goes all in, 100%, on anything he ever does. In this episode, we discuss how he began his 4 decade long career as a fitness model, being voted in the early 2000’s as one of the most fit people on the planet to his current mission of teaching kids to being a firefighter in the US Air Force. You can find out more about Mike and what he has to offer by going to www.mmmfit4kids.com (for kids education) or by following him on IG at alfieri_fit4life and by subscribing to his podcast on ITunes at The BIGS Show.
Kerri has been an inspiration to me and many others over the past decade. He has taken a gap, a need and turned it into a thriving basketball Coaching academy, GRIT. In this episode, Kerri shares with us the drive it took in creating his dream business, what it was like coming here as a 6th grader from Trinidad and what his future goals are! If you want to think BIG, then listen to Kerri, because he is thinking and aiming BIG! To find out more about GRIT Basketball and to schedule a free trial session, you can go to www.gritbasketball.com. Enjoy!
Tammie is an amazing person, a rare gem that has found her calling, followed her passion and grown day after day. She moved to the east coast from Montana when she was just 18 years old and turned some dark times in her life into her gift to the world. Tammie has made her healing and therapy work a work of passion and an art, knowing that each client is a different person each time she meets with them. Take a listen and absorb the energy from her spirit! You can find out more about Tammie by texting her at 908-285-7846 or by going to her website at https://tammies.massagetherapy.com/home.
I’ve known Dan from about the 6th grade on and just last year, we reconnected when he decided to do one of our Ripped Dads programs at Newell Strength. Dan’s favorite book is a biography about Sandy Koufax, Lefty’s Legacy and when I asked about his favorite 80’s memory, he didn’t hesitate to say Transformers. Dan is a down to earth, very smart man. Take a listen and enjoy! If you’d like to connect with Dan you can call his firm directly at 908-259-6673 or visit their website at https://www.njlanelaw.com/.
It’s been a few weeks since I chatted with Elise. At that time, it was only a few days from her championship bout, a fight that she was a HUGE underdog in. But if you go back and listen to that episode, Elise had an inner belief and vision that she was going to win and that in fact became a reality. Listen in to today’s episode to find out the inner mental game during and after the fight and what the next part of Elise’s path holds. As Elise says, make consistent positive progress. You can find out more about Elise’s school at www.kicksideMA.com.
I first met Yvonne (YT) back with my first teaching job in 2006. Ever since then, we’ve become great friends. It’s been an inspiration watching YT grow on her new path of BEING a Reiki Master and soon to be licensed massage therapist. YT helps people to BE more compassionate and has a whole toolbox of skills including Reiki, Massage, Shamanic Drumming and simply listening. Take a listen and expand your mind. If you are interested in finding out more about what YT offers or simply having a chat with her, you can shoot her an email at restorative.ritualz@gmail.com.
Elise doesn’t have to imagine this, she lives it. On today’s episode of Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL, I chat with my friend and Newell Strength client, Elise Reed. Elise had a title fight on Thursday, August 13th in MMA for the Cage Fury Organization. Not only is Elise a future MMA star, she is a business owner and is incredibly passionate and determined in life. Find out what the final week of prep is like, how she got started in MMA and what a pro fighter’s mindset is like as their big day approaches. You can find out more about Kickside Martial Arts by going to their website at www.kicksideMA.com.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Andrey Espinoza about a year and a half ago when we first walked into Newell Strength. Andrey specializes in the heart and cardiovascular conditions as a Cardiovascular Interventionist. Andrey runs a thriving practice because he wants what’s best for his patients, not what’s best for big pharma. Find out how this super successful and super busy man finds time to have deeper level conversations with his patients, be a wonderful family man and find time for his own workouts. To find out more and schedule and appointment with Andrey you can visit his website at https://www.hunterdonheartandvascular.com/
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Head Boys Lacrosse Coach of Montgomery High School and owner of Q4 Lacrosse, Gil Swenson. Gil is a student of Coaching and learned much from his grandfather, who was a state champion soccer Coach. Tune in to find out why Gil’s hip injuries, which ended his career, were the best thing to ever happen to him. For more information in getting involved with Coach Swenson you can shoot an email over to info@q4lacrosse.com or go to their website at www.q4lacrosse.com
I’ve known Carl for almost 30 years. It has been inspiring to watch him grow and invest in himself. He is truly someone that reaps what he sows. Carl drops knowledge bomb and bomb in letting you know how he has gotten to where he is at. And the old saying rings true, ‘success leaves clues’. Get out your pen and paper and take some notes. You can reach out to Carl directly through FaceBook or by emailing him at carl@firstrealitynj.com.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jess for 20 years and if the name looks familiar it's because she is my sister in law. Jess is a wonderful mom of 3 and manages to balance that with a rapidly growing and very successful career as a Real Estate Agent. What’s even more impressive is that she stepped away from a great career as a classroom teacher to raise her children and when the timing was right, she decided to switch careers and it’s been very inspiring to witness! Take a listen and take notes!
You can get in touch with Jess at jessica@instylerealty.com or visit her website at jessicanewell.com. Her personal cell is 908-581-1326
Roy came to Newell Strength as a client in 2015. At that time, he was still working as an executive at Prudential. It has been inspiring to watch him as he retired and decided to go into public office to serve the people. Roy is an assemblyman in the 16th district of NJ. But don’t get it twisted, he is not the boring, run of the mill politician. Roy rides a motorcycle, loves the Mets and even has some interesting advice that he would offer to his 20 year old self. If you’d like to reach out to Roy directly, you can send an email to asmfrieman@njleg.org. Enjoy the show!
Casey and I grew up together and have known each other for 30 years. Coach Ransone played at a very high level of basketball and football, gathering 15 scholarship offers and ultimately settling on playing football at the University of Maine. Coach Ransone lives what he teaches and preaches, I can personally attest to that. He is always growing and focusing on what’s important in life and he will be the first one to tell you that what he teaches his players is far more important ultimately than wins and losses. His favorite book is the Obstacle is the Way and he once hit a golf ball 425 yards at the national championships! As Casey would tell his 21 year old self, trust the process. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Doug's background as a high level athlete set the foundation for his success as an entrepreneur. Doug left the corporate world to start a real estate empire with multiple branches. There's a lot to learn here because truth be told, Doug let's you know that he learned on the fly. No excuses! Enjoy the show! You can contact Doug by his phone at 908-448-2770 or emailing doug@JDLventures.com.
Raina Rauf owns two All State agencies in central NJ. In today's episode, Raina talks about her unique upbringing that took her from America, to India and then back to America. Raina breaks down complex wealth building strategies in to terms that a third grader could understand. Take a listen and reach out to Raina by going to: Contact Raina
In today's episode, the very first for Hillsborough and Hunterdon REAL, we interview Dr. Anthony Piccillo of Performance Rehab located in Branchburg and Watchung, NJ. Dr. Piccillo discusses mindset, his path to success and what keeps him engaged in a growth mindset at all times. You can get in touch with the experts at Performance Rehab by calling 908-754-1960.
Sit back and enjoy!