Curious Brain Gains by Kaleigh's Journey Kaleigh Conners

Welcome to Episode 27 in Season Two of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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WHO is this Podcast about?

Morgan Mielnicki has lived Central New York for her entire life. Having grown up in Sauquoit to living in the Utica area, Morgan has been heavily involved in the community through her full time job and even her side hustle. Have you heard of the popular clothing & accessories brand Uticrews? Morgan is the brains behind this popular creation! 

WHAT are we talking about?

Morgan walks us through her personal and professional journey. As we dive into the Podcast, Morgan shares how she built her personal brand through networking with the right folks and putting an emphasis on lifelong learning. 

WHERE can you find Morgan?

Uticrews Website - https://uticrews.com 

Uticrews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uticrews/?hl=en 

Morgan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morganmielnicki/ 

UpsateVuew - https://www.upstatevuew.com

WHY are they doing it?

Morgan noticed that our small-town vibes should be appreciated on a larger scale to allow this community to be proud of where we live. 

HOW did they start their journey?

One night, Morgan designed a single sweatshirt. From there, Morgan's social media took off and it triggered her to really amp up her efforts in building a clothing and accessory brand. 


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Welcome to Episode 26 in Season Two of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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WHO is this Podcast about?

Jack currently serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales at Seismic, a popular sales enablement platform. Jack is also a Coach, Trainer, & Mentor with The Sales Rebellion. Jack and I started our relationship through LinkedIn, and for the past year, Jack has been a very close friend to me. In addition to that, Jack is my coach and mentor. He spends his free time working with me through challenges and sharing his valuable insights with me and his other students.

WHAT are we talking about?

Jack walks us through the journey of his professional life. He talks to us about opening his first business, jumping into a career in sales, and how his experiences have had critical impacts on his success. He also discusses some challenges along the way, many of which will resonate with listeners of this Episode.

WHERE can you find Jack?

Jack’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdwilson/

Join the Sales Rebellion - https://www.thesalesrebellion.com

WHY are they doing it?

Jack came to the conclusion early on, that he did not want to be the guy in the apron. He did the hard self-work and focused on the portions of his life that he could positively influence in order to move forward.

HOW did they start their journey?

After learning from early failures, opening his own coffee shop, and jumping into the unknown with a career in sales, the insights in this Episode are unmatched. Regardless of the situation, Jack has asked himself the following questions time over time: “What is in my control?” and “What can I change?” After answering those questions for himself, Jack prioritized the time and fortitude needed to make those changes.


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Welcome to Episode 25 in Season Two of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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Here’s the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of what this Podcast will cover!

WHO is this Podcast about?

I am joined by Dominick Manfredo, Chief Executive Officer at the Community at Sunset Wood. In addition to his role at Sunset Wood, Dominick is a Managing Member at the Offices at 287 Genesee Street in Utica. I'm intrigued by Dominick's story and how he got to where he is today, so I'm excited for you to learn more about him.

WHAT are we talking about?

Dominick gives us the inside scoop about his path to success. He tells us about what it was like growing up in the Utica area, and how staying within a community of like-minded individuals supported his entrepreneurial efforts in the Central New York area. Additionally, Dominick tells us what it’s like to lead the charge as Chief Executive Officer at Sunset Wood, a long-term care facility in CNY, and how he navigated the challenges we’ve seen as it relates to COVID-19.

WHERE can you find Dominick?
Dominick’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominick-m-manfredo-24074542/

WHY are they doing it?

Dominick came back to the Utica area after traveling throughout the East Coast for a few years post-college. He found that Central New York would be the perfect place to continue networking and build a small business. Dominick found that the Utica area is unique in that there is a lot of support for small businesses. This area is small enough to know people personally but large enough to allow small business owners to really grow and scale their business.

HOW did they start their journey?

Dominick started his journey by building transferable skills in his early adult life. As a traveling car salesman, who transitioned to a focus on building a solid foundation in marketing, Dominick found that he was well prepared to start taking bigger risks with bigger upside for opportunity. One thing that has remained consistent throughout his success is the desire to be a sponge. He asked questions, he got curious, he put his learnings to the test and truly built an empire of hard work.


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Welcome to Episode 24 of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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WHO is this Podcast about?

I am joined by Ryan Scalera, Top-Performing Account Executive at Dooly. Ryan has made a significant name for himself by leveraging his love for creativity and content production by enlightening social media with his work. There is no one else that hustles like Ryan.

WHAT are we talking about?

Ryan takes us through his journey when he worked for Keenan, Author of “Gap Selling” at his company, A Sales Guy. Ryan quickly climbed the ladder of success, developing transferable skills that have allowed him to have endless opportunities available to him. We discuss the value of personal branding, creating strategies and new content, and how to be resourceful.

WHERE can you find Ryan Scalera?

Ryan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanscalera/

Sign Up for Dooly - https://www.dooly.ai

WHY are they doing it?

Ryan has found a balance of expanding his knowledge base in the business world, while actively using his creative energy to channel new approaches and meet new faces in the industry.

HOW did they start their journey?

Although Ryan has much more to his journey, his most recent adventure started during the pandemic where he worked tirelessly to find a role that would allow him to reach his potential. Ryan built consistent and sustainable habits that allowed him to enter into new communities and expand his network to new heights.


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Welcome to Episode 23 of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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Here’s the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of what this Podcast will cover!

WHO is this Podcast about?

I am joined by Zack Boothe, Founder of Boothe Home Buyers. Zack helps his clients build a successful real estate wholesaling business from scratch. When he first got started, he was faced with overwhelming doubt and fear, but passion and hard work helped him push through the roadblocks and achieve greatness.

WHAT are we talking about?

Over the course of this Episode, Zack gives us a peak at what his life looked like before he got into the real estate wholesaling business. He shares some contributors to his success, how long it took him to get to where he is today, and how he continues to positively impact his students through actionable tactics and strategies to master this industry.

WHERE can you find Zack Boothe?

Driving for Dollars Mastery - https://www.dfdmastery.com/

Zack’s Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1570543403

Zack’s YouTube - youtube.com/c/DFDMastery

Zack’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zackboothe/?hl=en

Zack’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dfdmastery/

WHY are they doing it?

Zack is a family-man first. He dives in-depth on the importances of supporting his family and how he’s been able to continue doing so through sustainable habits and hard work. Additionally, Zack is driven by the success of his students as they grow and achieve their personal and professional goals.

HOW did they start their journey?

Zack got started in his journey when one day, he looked around and felt like he was working really hard, but he wasn’t getting anything done. With tension around finances and money, Zack took control of his own fate and began his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own Window Cleaning Company. With three trucks and thirteen employees, Zack never got comfortable and continued his pursuit of continued growth through education and finding creative ways to generate revenue.


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Welcome to Episode 22 of KD’s Journey. Curious to know what this Episode is about? Read below for more details!

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WHO is this Podcast about?

I am joined by Jonathan Younie, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Security Officer at Ramsey Quantitative Systems (RQSI). Jonathan more commonly goes by his last name, “Younie”.

WHAT are we talking about?

Jon walks us through what the early years of his career looked like, how he got started, and who some of his biggest influencers were. Additionally, he discusses the cybersecurity industry and how we can work on the educational foundation necessary to build good cyber-hygiene.

WHERE can you find Jonathan Younie?

Jonathan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanyounie

Donate to the Innocent Lives Foundation - https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/donate/

Volunteer in the Innocent Lives Foundation -  https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

WHY are they doing it?

Jon’s intense curiosity has led him down a path of lifelong learning and continued growth. His ability to connect with others, solve problems, and accomplish difficult goals has shaped him into who he is today. He shares the old cliche, “If you could find a job doing something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Jonathan also uses his talent for good, as a volunteer at the Innocent Lives Foundation. The primary mission of ILF is to leverage open source intelligence (OSINT) to hunt predators that pose a risk to the children in our communities. This effort is strictly volunteer-based and volunteers do not engage with predators, but operate as a Predator Identification-as-a-Service and is truly a fantastic avenue for helping take predators off the streets.

HOW did they start their journey?

We start off at the very beginning, when at 11-years-old, Jon broke the brand new family computer. From this point forward, Jon found his passion for technology. After school, he would work at his web development job until the early hours of the morning. In his formative years, Jon was influenced by like-minded groups of individuals that helped contribute to his ever-growing love for tech. This journey has had some valuable lessons along the way, all of which Jon shares with us in this episode.


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