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Real World Leaders

Welcome to Real World Leaders (RWL), where we empower underprivileged teens to become tomorrow"s leaders. Join us on a journey of growth, mentorship, and positive change. Subscribe for inspiring stories, career insights, and opportunities to make a difference. Together, we shape a brighter future. #RWLLeaders #EmpowerTeensFor more information, visit radioamerica.com/real-world-leaders/

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44:46

A Spoiled Child, Trying Anything, Lacking Talent

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2025/05/12

As an entrepreneur, who's your boss? Belmont Charter High School and Hatboro-Horsham High School students interview Scott Hamberger, Retired CEO of Fortessa Tablewear Solutions, and Joe Arcangelo, Co-founder & Managing Partner of inSeption Group, and discuss failure, the foundation for starting a business, and being stubborn.

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44:45

Family Business, Getting Outside, Being Selfless

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2025/05/12

What does doing your best get you? Academies at Roxborough High School and Prep Charter High School students interview Joe Gambone, CEO of the Gambone Group, and Todd Shumacher, CEO of Vici Media, and discuss the fun of hard work, being detail-oriented in social situations, and how not to burn out.

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44:54

Safe Spaces, Masterminds, Matching Energy

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2025/05/05

What makes a family? Tacony Academy Charter High School and Legends Charter School students interview Tara Carcillo, President & CEO of The Clearing, and Javier Solis, Founder & CEO of Toro Taxes, and discuss not backing down, moving past an idea into action, and building your inner circle.

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44:47

Sacrifices, Babysitting, Being a Catcher

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2025/05/05

What's the downside of planning? Executive Education Academy Charter School and Tacony Academy Charter High School students interview Joe Arcangelo, Co-founder & Managing Partner of inSeption Group, and Nate Bower, President of Rebling, and having work as a hobby, making your boss's life easier, and working hard but not too hard.

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43:52

Paper Routes, Coaching Football, Diamonds

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2025/04/27

Can't we all just get along? Franklin Towne Charter High School and Sankofa Freedom Academy students interview Ernie Hanna, Senior Consultant at GZA, and John Blaskovich, CEO of MedEast, and discuss the keys to working together, having a village to push you, and getting a good dinner out of the deal.

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43:46

Winning Championships, Applying Undecided, Taking...

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2025/04/14

What's the worst part of life? Norristown Area High School and Freire Charter High School students interview Joe Arcangelo, Co-founder & Managing Partner at inSeption Group, and Jonathan Evans, President & CEO of B&A, and discuss commonalities between bartenders and newspaper writers, what resilience really is, and winning where you can.

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42:46

Running Equals Pain, Moderating Moderation, Locking In

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2025/04/07

What does Culture eat for breakfast? KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy and TECH-Freire Charter High School students interview Craig Edsill, CEO of Clemens Food Group, and Mary Marcus, CEO of NewAge Industries, and discuss the importance of people, setting goals, and how to have fun.

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42:44

Loving the Process, Walking through Windows, Dance...

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2025/04/07

What does “just go for it” look like? Upper Perkiomen High School and New Hope-Solebury High School students interview Gary Rubin, Sales Manager at Imperial Dade, and Paul Chantler, President of Sovereign Property Management, and discuss being an outsider, learning from many different sources, and how to be the biggest winner.

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43:49

Building Success from the Ground Up

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2025/03/31

Listen to our interview with students from KIPP Dubois Collegiate Academy as they interview Annie Frankel, former Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University. Listen as Annie provides the students with guidance and encouragement to step out of their comfort zones, raise their hands when opportunities arise and be to be confident in speaking up and having a voice. We follow that up with Executive Vice

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44:45

Hustle Builds Legacy

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2025/03/24

Students from Manassas Park High School interview Larry Blue, former CEO of Bell + Howell, and hear his insights on the importance of being present and actively listening to others, cultivating curiosity, staying flexible in the face of change, and embracing continuous learning. Through his experiences, students learn how these principles can shape effective leadership, foster strong relationships, and drive personal and professional growth. Followed by students from Manassas Park High School

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43:47

Leading with Grit, Generosity and Heart

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2025/03/24

In this episode of Real World Leaders, Larry Bendesky, Managing Partner at Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Bendesky, shares what it means to be at the center of the action—both on the baseball field and in the courtroom. From flipping burgers to leading one of Pennsylvania’s top personal injury law firms, Larry’s journey is built on hustle, teamwork, and learning from failure. He believes that empathy is just as crucial as strategy when fighting for clients, and that a strong team mentality fuels success. In

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43:15

Believe in Yourself and Align with the Right People

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2025/03/17

Tacony Academy Charter High School students interview Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, and hear valuable insights on how staying true to yourself and seeking out guidance from others can help you reach your goals. Followed by, How do you build a pharma company dedicated to addressing women's health needs? In this episode, Legends Charter School student cohosts an inspiring conversation with Gerianne DiPiano, Chairman & CEO of Femme Pharma. Listen as Gerianne shares how her deep focus and passion

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44:46

Finding Balance: Leadership and Self Compassion while...

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2025/03/17

ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School students sit down with Kevin O'Donnell, Owner and CEO of O'Donnell Roofing Co., to discuss leadership, work-life balance, and why it's important not to be too hard on yourself. Followed by, Is a career in banking all about the money? Listen as students from Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School interview Dave Freeman, President and CEO of QNB bank and learn how starting as a teller, his now 50 year career in banking has allowed him to prioritize his family and

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44:46

Building More Than Just Bridges followed by Sweeping...

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2025/03/09

Joe Messner, CEO & Founder of JGM, knows what it takes to rise, fall, and climb back to the top. Coming from a long line of construction entrepreneurs, he watched his family go from success to struggle and back again, shaping his relentless drive. A former football center and childhood leader, he understands the value of teamwork and resilience. Join us as Joe shares his journey of grit, growth, and the lessons learned in both business and life. Followed by our interview withScott Rankin,

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44:17

Chris Caba~From Playing Salesman to Building an...

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2025/03/04

Chris Caba, CEO of Total Rental, turned a childhood dream into a thriving business. Growing up in Phoenixville, PA, as the youngest of four, he spent his summers working in the family rental business, learning the ropes from an early age. After the loss of his father, Chris took the company from just 8 employees to 120, fueled by his competitive drive and passion for leadership. A former hockey team captain, he believes teamwork and resilience are key to success in business. Tune in as Chris shares

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44:46

Financial Freedom, Working Hard and Leading with Vision

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2025/02/23

Listen as John Rapchinski, Principal at Maximus Partners shares his story of having 200 cousins and taking his dad's advice to work hard in everything he does has led to his success in business and life. Listen as John provides advice and guidance to students from Norristown Area High School about seeing past the dollars and cents and seeing the people you are helping. Followed by our interview with Scott Rankin, President (or rather, "Visionary") of Vulcan Spring Manufacturing. Scott has been wired

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44:50

Curating Confidence, Creating Impact & Curating...

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2025/02/23

Michael Sharp, Executive Chairman of Sharp Financial, isn’t just redefining the financial world—he’s reshaping how leaders connect and support others. Growing up in Philadelphia as the oldest of three, he developed a passion for mentorship, coaching, and building relationships. His goal is to bring integrity and collaboration to an industry known for its cutthroat nature. Whether he's guiding clients in wealth management or coaching future basketball stars, Michael believes true success is about

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44:47

Faith, Family, Freedom - Robert Peppelman

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2025/02/17

Student Co-hosts from Williamson College of the Trades sit down with Robert Peppelman, CEO of RJP Consulting Group, to explore how faith and family shape business decisions. Robert shares insights on how prioritizing healthy relationships and strong character has played a pivotal role in his success. Tune in for a conversation about the values that drive meaningful business leadership and how personal principles can influence professional growth.

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Honoring History, Leading with Heart followed by...

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2025/02/17

Dalene Blattner, Shareholder Connections Manager at Clemens Food Group, shares her journey as a fifth-generation leader in Pennsylvania’s largest family-owned business. Growing up surrounded by hard work and dedication, she embraces servant leadership and the power of perseverance. Dalene sees herself as a steward of her family’s 130-year legacy, committed to sharing their story and fostering strong connections. Tune in to hear how she overcame self-doubt, leads with purpose, and carries forward a

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44:46

From Mortgage Math to Business Mastery & From...

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2025/02/08

Humble Beginnings, Lessons on the Field, Winning the Day - Bobby Keyes President and CEO of Elite Salons and Suites talks about how to you go from humble beginnings in a row home to leading a successful business. In this incredible journey from his childhood in Philadelphia to running a thriving family business. Join student co-hosts from Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter High School as they interview Bobby about the values of teamwork, leadership, and caring for people that have

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