Embracing Inclusion: The Cornerstone Philosophy Meet Wendy Lacey, the business owner of Cornerstone Montclair and Montclair General Store. Wendy shares her journey from working in investment banking to becoming an entrepreneur and creating a space that promotes...
MONTCLAIR REAL ESTATE EXPERT – Why So Many People Love Montclair, NJ. Suburb of NYC & Brooklyn Alternative Meet the very charismatic Sidney Simon and learn why she is one of the top home sellers in the competitive Montclair NJ real estate market. Uncover the...
MONTCLAIR, NJ COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE We’re sat down with Peter Yacobellis, a council member at large in Montclair, New Jersey. We’ll be chatting about his journey into politics, the challenges he faces as a public figure, and why building relationships...
PROFESSOR WITH A TWO-HOUR COMMUTE – Roger Sedarat commutes two hours each way from New Jersey to Queens. But his love for his job and his town make it worth it. Enjoy this multi-topic interview with this award-winning poet, professor of literature, poetry, creative...
ACTRESS, HOST, & WRITER – Join us for a fun chat with the delightful actress Liz Samuel! Learn about the ups and downs of how she started her acting career after having kids and moving BACK to Jersey from Brooklyn. With 2, or was it 3 tips for those thinking of...
Street Photographer stays connected to NYC from NJ – To kick things off, we have a fantastic interview with NYC street photographer and our best friend, Chanda Hall! Learn why she moved from Brooklyn to Jersey, her journey to becoming an esteemed photographer, and...
From Sirius Studios to Jersey Suburbs: A Conversation with Holly Palmieri and Alfred Schulz
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Media power couple Holly Palmieri and Alfred Schulz share their journeys from radio beginnings to podcasting, reflecting on career paths, family transitions, and the future of audio storytelling.
• Holly's career progression from Martha Stewart radio intern to The Today Show • Alfred's experience in public radio, political coverage, and podcasts • Their transition from Brooklyn to suburban Montclair after the pandemic • The creation and concept behind Alfred's Pizza Pod Party podcast • Industry insights on the current podcasting landscape and its evolution • Holly's vision for personalized family podcasts that preserve voices and memories • Discovering unique ”weird New Jersey” restaurants and experiences