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PRESIDENT OF MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY Join us in celebrating our 50th episode and meet President Jonathan Koppell, the transformative leader at the helm of Montclair State University. He has brought to MSU his impressively diverse experience, which includes being...
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INNOVATOR, ENTREPRENEUR, DESIGNER Craig Dubitsky recently achieved an astounding feat by selling his Hello Products LLC company to Colgate Palmolive for $351 million according to Time Inc. and he did it all while operating from the suburbs of New Jersey! Tune in to...
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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