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Chats with Clark
"I'm a mindset guy," I often tell people when describing the content of the podcast. During a Chats with Clark episode, we will engage a conversation about mindsets and ideas that actually matter in the world. The rationale behind our actions, the "why" in what we do, brings us together. It's those mindsets that affect our view of the world.
At the end of each episode, I hope that all of us are better than we were before thinking about the topics of that day. Thank you for tuning in!
Episodes
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep88: Parker Bell & Gabriel Miller: Goodkind Coffee; "Be the Good Kind"; Having Risk Tolerance in Business
"Be the good kind," we're advised in episode 88 of Chats with Clark, featuring the owner of GoodKind coffee Parker Bell and the operating partner Gabriel…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep87: Lauren Nanni: Life Coach Moving Others from Stuck to Unstoppable & Creating Habits that Repeat Success
Episode 87 of Chats with Clark welcomes Lauren Nanni, a life coach and motivational speaker native to Cleveland, Ohio. Lauren specializes in helping those who…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep86: Pete Nelson: SISU Sauna Company & Lifestyle; Hell on Hogsback; Pushing Past the Barrier of Giving Up
Episode 86 of the Chats with Clark Podcast welcomes to the show Pete Nelson, an endurance athlete with many great accolades to his name; to Pete though, none…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep85: Serena Winters: NBA Sideline Reporter for the Cavs; Balance vs Being "All In"; Creating Your Own Luck
Episode 85 of Chats with Clark flips the script for Serena Winters, the beloved sideline reporter for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who typically can be seen…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep84: Mike Miller: Green Light Tattoos & Art Gallery; Think Deeply & Commit to Being Yourself to Thrive
"I realize that I keep getting more confident in my craft, so that's how I know I'm always going to keep learning," notes the ever-curious Mike Miller, who…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep83: Fabio Salerno: Consistency in Excellence; "Having a Guy for That"; Running Lago & Sora Restaurants
"I'm competitive. I'll bet on my wife each and every time," slams Fabio Salerno, the owner of Lago and Sora Restaurants in the Flats of Cleveland. Throughout…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep82: Kat & Noura: "Unfiltered Brew" Podcast Hosts; Live Life Authentically; Overcoming Obstacles to Grow!
Living life "unfiltered" is an idea growing in popularity throughout society. For Noura Awad and Kat, the guests of episode 82, living unfiltered means being…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep81: Bits of Bri: First Working Mom on YouTube; Be a Human Disco Ball; Follow What God Puts on Your Heart
"Tenacious, indomitable, and glitter-like" are the three terms that a dear friend of Brianna Koehler "Bits of Bri" used to describe her, prior to her arrival…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep80: Hayden Grove: Care about Details & Mental Health; Michael Bublé Influence; Season 27 of "The Voice"
"It's important to care about the details... Care about everything," Hayden Grove, the beloved Cleveland Jazz, rat-pack-style singer contends on episode 80 of…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep79: Rocco Whalen: Renowned Cleveland Chef; Owner of Fahrenheit Restaurants; A Homer & Uplifter of Others
"I'm a homer," Chef Rocco Whalen contends to start off episode 79 of Chats with Clark! Born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, Rocco was always in…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep78: Tom Rini: Inject Passion into Everything; Black Flag Athletics; Practicing a Hall of Fame Mindset
Tom Rini, founder of the gym Black Flag Athletics Strength & Conditioning, joins episode 78 of the Chats with Clark Podcast to share the mindsets that allow…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep77: Jason Trusnik: The Respectful Dawg; Former NFL Linebacker; Be Great Today; "I'm Chasing You Down"
Making it to the NFL is an incredible feat, and making it to the NFL and recording your first interception against Tom Brady is a really incredible feat. For…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep76: Natalie Herbick: New Day Cleveland; Early Cancer Detection Advocate; Success through Authenticity
"Accept the pain that comes with the beauty," Natalie Herbick inspires all of us in episode 76 of Chats with Clark. The renowned host of "New Day Cleveland"…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep75: Jim Walter: Building a Family Legacy; Overcoming the Murder of His Family; Empowering Women in BLOOM
Jim Walter, renowned UFC manager and entrepreneur, joins episode 75 of Chats with Clark, which Jim notes as his first real public appearance since his life…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep74: Nick Stanoszek: Co-founder of VIO Med Spa & of Balance Pilates; Building Great Businesses & Remaining Humble
Episode 74 of the Chats with Clark Podcast welcomes Nick Stanoszek, the co-founder of VIO Med Spa and of Balance Modern Pilates. Stanoszek joins the show to…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep73: Ashley Carpenter: Is Love Really Blind; Ask the Important Questions; Have Steadfast Non-Negotiables
Recently starring in Netflix's Season 10 of Love Is Blind, Ashley Carpenter leaves the altar to join us on episode 73 of the Chats with Clark Podcast. Of…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep72: Jeff Epstein: CEO Port of Cleveland; "Captain Cleveland"; Developing Cleveland's Lakefront and City
President & CEO of Port of Cleveland, Jeff Epstein, joins Chats with Clark episode 72 to dive into the business that supports over 23,000 jobs. As a leader in…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep71: Etiquette Is Rooted in Effectiveness; The Truth about Talking to Our Dogs; Lessons from the Beach
When we talk to our dogs, we use a specific playful, simplified tone that reflects the relationship that we have with our dogs. The etiquette of talking to our…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep70: Recess: Competing on American Idol; Making Relevant Music while Staying Authentic; Writing Process!
Forming in 2009 and continually emerging on the scene as a beloved, epic synth pop band, Recess joins episode 70 of Chats with Clark! Led by singer Vincent…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep69: Natalie Bell: "Everything Is Working Out for Us"; City Social Events; Loving to Talk about Love
Natalie Bell is a beacon of hope for those who engage with her content in the dating, relationship world. As a creator, she focuses on bringing people together…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep68: Mike Gordon: Sales at TENDON Manufacturing; Build Business Like New York City Skyline; Bring Energy!
"Build your business like the New York City skyline," notes Mike Gordon, Jr., leader of sales at TENDON Manufacturing in Cleveland, OH. Mike tributes a mentor…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep67: Logan Neisel: Self Taught Chef Lone; Cleveland's Prologue Dinner Series; Progress through Criticism
"There is no perfect way to cook," Logan Neisel contends. As a self-taught chef himself, "Chef Lone" has mastered the craft of delicious tasting food with a…
Chats with ClarkS6 Ep66: David Biro: Art Fuels the Soul; Go Fail & Fail Hard... Never Quit; Intelligence Connects Us Together
"Art is the soul of humanity," contends David Biro, a Cleveland large scale artist. As the founder of "Midnight Art Club," David believes that art should be an…
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S6 Ep65: Five Concrete Ways to Change Your Life in 2026!
Each year teaches us something. The compiling effect of taking these lessons with us into the next year allows for us to consistently grow. From 2025, there…
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S5 Ep64: Ishmael Khadair: Scaling Cleveland's Scene; What Makes Events Great; The Value of Connecting Others
In episode 64 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Ishmael "Ish" Khadair joins to for a conversation about the events space in Cleveland. As someone who hosts…
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S5 Ep63: Matt Wurnig: The TikTok Bachelor; 50 Dates 50 States; Going on a Date in Each State; Gift of Goodbye
In episode 63 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Matt Wurnig, the host and creative mind behind the social media series "50 Dates 50 States" joins the show to…
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S5 Ep62: Bridget Linton: Cleveland Browns Field Host; Cross Country Mortgage Emcee; Irish Dancer; Miss Ohio
Episode 62 of Chats with Clark welcomes someone who is typically on the opposite end of the microphone, the one who brings the energy and furthers the…
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S5 Ep61: Cam Trudell: NACDA Vice President; "Raising Role Models"; Lessons from Football; Influences of NIL
In episode 61 of "Chats with Clark," Cam Trudell joins the show to share his aspirations of "raising role models," a phrase that guides his life as the vice…
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S5 Ep60: Aidan Meany: Found Surface; Transforming Ideas into Sustainable & American-Made Apparel; The Long Game
In episode 60, Aidan Meany, creator of "Found Surface" in Cleveland, Ohio, dives into the mindsets that propelled his vision of turning fabrics and ideas into…
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S5 Ep59: Michaella Angelo: Making Dreams Reality at DAYDRM Productions; Becoming an Olympian; Be Adventurous
Live from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village, Michaella Angelo joins episode 59 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast to share stories of her mindsets of being…
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S5 Ep58: Chad Sheehan: Movement Is Medicine; Bridge the Gaps in Your Life; Risk vs. Rewards at the End; GLP-1
In episode 58 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Chad Sheehan, a chiropractor who combines treatment with movement to ensure overall development, joins the…
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S5 Ep57: Just AJ: Staying Great; Set Yourself Apart in Any Field; "Have the Crowd in the Palm of Your Hands"
The Cleveland music scene is filled with great artists. Among them is Just AJ (Zubek), who joins episode 57 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast to share his…
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S5 Ep56: Jackie Wachter: FOUNT; Be a Bucket-Filler; Developing Heirloom Products; Listening to Customers
In episode 56 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Jackie Wachter, cofounder and creative director of FOUNT, joins the show to share great wisdom and…
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S5 Ep55: Team Seneca Navy: Embarking upon World's Toughest Row; Inspiring Others to Pursue Better Selves
Not many people can say that they have ever rowed an ocean; in fact, more people (until very recently) can say that they have been to space than have rowed an…
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S5 Ep54: Luke Toth: Using Basketball to Build Confident Students; Cleveland Cavaliers Youth Academy; Three Life Skills for Success
In all that we do, we aspire for more, for whatever we are doing to transcend that mere thing. For Luke Toth, basketball is a vessel in which he helps young…
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S5 Ep53: Mike Catanzarite: The Key to Entrepreneurship; Helping People Is Purpose; Run a Business Like Family
In episode 53 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Mike Catanzarite shines light on the key to entrepreneurship. From a young age, Mike realized that his purpose…
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S5 Ep52: Uncovering Our Heroic Potential: Who Are Heroes? What Are the Qualities that Makes Someone Heroic?
In episode 52, we uncover our heroic potential by considering a reflective set of questions that pertain directly to being a hero. Heroes are essential to our…
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S5 Ep51: Father Bob Kraig: Embracing the Messiness of Our Lives; Desiring Peace; Common Threads of Humanity
As we kickstart 2025, episode 51 welcomes Father Bob Kraig, a priest in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for over 50 years and a profound role model for living a…
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S4 Ep50: The Power of a Question: How Questions are a Super Power for Deeper Lives
As a society, we have shifted from a culture who asks questions to a people that "tells." Asking questions is a practice, something that we get better at doing…
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S4 Ep49: Johnny Cole: Developing Confidence in Men; Holding Father-Son Retreats; Discovering Guiding Values
In episode 49 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Johnny Cole joins the show to discuss his work to help men develop the confidence to become who they truly…
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S4 Ep48: Kristi McKenna: Working at Disney; Social Media Creates Opportunities; Celebrities are Just People
In episode 48, Kristi McKenna joins the show to discuss her work with Disney, both at Disney World and Disney Land, as a social media specialist. Working for…
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S4 Ep47: Doan Winkel: (Re)Draw the Boundaries; "One of the Crazy Ones"; Don't Give Flowers When You're Sorry
In episode 47, Doan Winkel, professor of entrepreneurship at John Carroll University among many other truths, joins the show to discuss why he is "one of the…
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S4 Ep46: John Dellick: Lessons from Prison; Peer Support for Mental Health; Inventing "Share and Solve"
On episode 46 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, John Dellick joins the show to discuss what has made him such a profound advocate for those living with…
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S4 Ep45: Jack Latkovic: Power of Persistency; Training for the XFL/CFL; Faith Fills the Gaps in Our Hearts
In episode 45, Jack Latkovic joins the Chats with Clark Podcast to discuss his journey of faith: from a man who focused on popularity, women, and accolades…
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S4 Ep44: 440 Kicks: Streaming on WhatNot; How to Always Stay Relevant; Overcoming Wrongdoings by Our People
Episode 44 is fittingly starring returning guest Hayden Speeth, known often as "Spee" or his brand name of "440 Kicks"! Originally joining the show in season…
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S4 Ep43: Nic Anderle: Getting Married Young; Making a List of "Non-Negotiables"; Developing Strong Men
Nic Anderle joins Chats with Clark to discuss getting married young. Anderle, currently engaged, is counter-cultural in getting married at a young age…
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S4 Ep42: Justis Mendez: Scrapping One's Way to Success; Being a Giver; Investing in Others OneSixOne Ventures
Justis Mendez joins episode 42 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast to discuss his transition from the scrapyard neighborhood in Cleveland at 52nd and Denison to…
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S3 Ep41: Rebecca Maxwell: Two.One.Thrift; Hand-Written Letters, Talking to Anyone, & "The Girls Room"
In episode 41 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Rebecca Maxwell joins the show and opens up about how, as a child, she dreamed of living in Downtown Cleveland…
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S3 Ep40: Luke Brown: Filling Your Bucket, Living in Full Flow, & Finding Your Church
In episode 40 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Luke Brown joins the show to share insights how the ways in which we wire our brains affects us. As a young man…
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S3 Ep39: Zach Vago: "The Weight Loss Professor"; Losing 170 Pounds in under a Year & Becoming a Leader in the Fitness Industry
In episode 39, Zach Vago, known as "The Weight Loss Professor," joins the show to share his story of transformation from overweight and expecting death at age…
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S3 Ep38: Brendan DeVenney: St. Ignatius Broadcasting Network, Vigor in Faith, & A Father's Great Influence
In episode 38 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Brendan DeVenney joins the show to discuss his journey in the broadcasting world. Starting at St. Ignatius…
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S3 Ep37: Mattney Yates: Working in the Fashion Industry, The Capsule Collective, & the Greatness of Yoga
In episode 37 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Mattney Yates joins the show as a podcast expert, herself. Mattney finds great wisdom in listening to podcasts…
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S3 Ep36: Natalie Bell: Calling off Her Wedding after 10 Years, Life/Relationship Coach, & Cleveland Clinic Nurse
In episode 36 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Natalie Bell joins the show to discuss her life as a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, a Cleveland-based…
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S3 Ep35: Frankie Weiss: From Overweight to Vibrant & Healthy, Discipline, & Society's Average Standard
In episode 35 of the Chats with Clark Podcast, Frankie Weiss joins the show to discuss his incredible journey from being overweight and having an unhealthy…
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S3 Ep34: Elie Magic: Professional Magician with Rick Smith Jr, Running a Coffee Shop, & TikTok Personality
In episode 34 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, 22-year-old magician Elie Magic joins the show to discuss his exciting work as a magician. After having been…
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S3 Ep33: Irenee "E" Nkera: Escaping Rwandan Genocide, Celebrating Culture, & Always Learning Different Skills
In episode 33 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Irenee "E" Nkera joins the show to discuss being born and growing up in Rwanda, his parents escape of the…
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S3 Ep32: Sebastian Coronado: Moving from Honduras to United States, Life in Boston, & "Living the Day by Day"
In episode 32 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Sebastian "Sebas" Coronado joins the show to discuss his move at age 18 from Honduras, where he grew up, to…
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S3 Ep31: Mia Daigle: Grief of Losing Father in High School, Relationships Are Most Important, & Jesus Guides
In episode 31 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Mia Daigle joins the show to focus on three main topics: grief, relationships, and Jesus. Daigle has…
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S3 Ep30: Paul Martin: Mind over Matter, Overcoming Childhood Cancer, & Using Talents to Maximize Potential
In episode 30 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Paul Martin joins the show to discuss some of the most raw, passionate information shared on the podcast yet…
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S3 Ep29: Mason McKenrick & Rachelle Di Stasio: Modeling in NYC; Pro Athletes; Closed Doors = Grand Beginnings
In episode 29 of the "Chats with Clark" Podcast, Mason McKenrick and Rachelle Di Stasio discuss their journeys from competing professionally as a football…