EP. 53 - Ryan Novak

Upstate Impact · Oct 8, 2026 · 47m

From washing dishes at 15 to owning the company at 21, Ryan Novak’s story is anything but ordinary.

This week on Upstate Impact, we sit down with the owner and CEO of Chocolate Pizza Company to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the experiences that inspired his new book, Inner Armor.

A great conversation about business, leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

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