From the Beginning Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:29:54 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416502 en-us © 2026 From the Beginning yes 1e6db11a-296c-53cb-9885-fbe8545cae00 Chris Cascella episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career Chris Cascella https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zem934ot9atipgvhpt77ywlpkx4e?.jpg From the Beginning 5 Tips for Making the Most of 2023 5 Tips for Making the Most of 2023 If you want to make the most of 2023, you have to master the little things. One of the biggest mistakes people make is spending so much time setting their goals that they overlook the basic things that impact their life on a daily basis. In this episode, I share the five things I think you should focus on if you want to make 2023 your best year yet.

*Audio from my YouTube video

Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Qmgg0YXBQSQ
Sign up for Free Thoughts Thursday: https://bit.ly/3zlmZgW

]]> If you want to make the most of 2023, you have to master the little things. One of the biggest mistakes people make is spending so much time setting their goals that they overlook the basic things that impact their life on a daily basis. In this episode, I share the five things I think you should focus on if you want to make 2023 your best year yet.

*Audio from my YouTube video

Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Qmgg0YXBQSQ
Sign up for Free Thoughts Thursday: https://bit.ly/3zlmZgW

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-11958670 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 756 life lessons,lessons,life advice,learn in your 20s,to my younger self,what I wish I knew,life lessons for young adults,chris williamson,tony robbins,Ali Abdaal,matt d'avella,alex hormozi,gary vee,dream life,stories, business, life, famous, education, succ 1 11 full true The Difference Between Social Media and In Person Connections The Difference Between Social Media and In Person Connections Why don't we get the same fulfillment from social media connections as we do from in person connections?

A lot of us think either consciously or subconsciously that the cure to loneliness is to pick up our phones and scroll through social media but, in fact, the exact opposite is true.

Why can't we satisfy our need for human connection through a smartphone?

I answer that question in this episode.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFodX6dcHPnkcNkyOkjRLA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscascella/


RESOURCES:

Study about eye contact: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/99/14/9602.full.pdf

Positivity Resonance: Staying 'in sync' with others during COVID-19: Perceived positivity resonance mediates cross-sectional and longitudinal links between trait resilience and mental health

Even During the Pandemic, Social Media Didn’t Help Mental Health: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/even_during_the_pandemic_social_media_didnt_help_mental_health

Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness

Passive and Active Social Media Use: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2017.0668

Social Media Causes Depression and Loneliness: No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression | Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

]]> Why don't we get the same fulfillment from social media connections as we do from in person connections?

A lot of us think either consciously or subconsciously that the cure to loneliness is to pick up our phones and scroll through social media but, in fact, the exact opposite is true.

Why can't we satisfy our need for human connection through a smartphone?

I answer that question in this episode.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFodX6dcHPnkcNkyOkjRLA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscascella/


RESOURCES:

Study about eye contact: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/99/14/9602.full.pdf

Positivity Resonance: Staying 'in sync' with others during COVID-19: Perceived positivity resonance mediates cross-sectional and longitudinal links between trait resilience and mental health

Even During the Pandemic, Social Media Didn’t Help Mental Health: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/even_during_the_pandemic_social_media_didnt_help_mental_health

Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness

Passive and Active Social Media Use: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2017.0668

Social Media Causes Depression and Loneliness: No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression | Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-9742989 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0500 1281 stories, business, life, famous, education, success, career, social media, mental health, research, human connection 1 10 full false BPN Ambassador & Founder of Project Endure | Joe Rinaldi | E9 BPN Ambassador & Founder of Project Endure | Joe Rinaldi | E9 Joe Rinaldi is going blind—he is also a Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) Ambassador and the Founder of Project Endure. He has his DPT from Drexel University but left his job as a physical therapist to pursue his dream of helping others reach their goals. 

In this episode, Joe and I talk about how your biggest challenges lead to your biggest blessings, why you should switch from a "what if" to an "even if" mindset, how to become an ambassador for your dream company and much, much more. 

As always, there is something for everyone in this episode and I'm excited to share it with you.

**This was supposed to be Episode 10 but I lost the original Episode 9 with Elizabeth Edwards as I transferred files to external hard drives.

Where to find Joe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joearinaldi/

Blog: https://joerinaldi.blog/

Podcast: https://projectendurepodcast.libsyn.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7YJ4Vhk7Ph74bLIFBy-rA

If you enjoy this episode please share it with others and leave a review!

]]> Joe Rinaldi is going blind—he is also a Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) Ambassador and the Founder of Project Endure. He has his DPT from Drexel University but left his job as a physical therapist to pursue his dream of helping others reach their goals. 

In this episode, Joe and I talk about how your biggest challenges lead to your biggest blessings, why you should switch from a "what if" to an "even if" mindset, how to become an ambassador for your dream company and much, much more. 

As always, there is something for everyone in this episode and I'm excited to share it with you.

**This was supposed to be Episode 10 but I lost the original Episode 9 with Elizabeth Edwards as I transferred files to external hard drives.

Where to find Joe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joearinaldi/

Blog: https://joerinaldi.blog/

Podcast: https://projectendurepodcast.libsyn.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7YJ4Vhk7Ph74bLIFBy-rA

If you enjoy this episode please share it with others and leave a review!

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-9653108 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2627 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 9 full false Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part III Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part III Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part III Jeff tells us about designing and running his own golf course and we wrap up our conversation by talking about what Jeff currently has on his plate as well as his final words of advice as he reflects on his journey that led him to his success today.

]]> Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part III Jeff tells us about designing and running his own golf course and we wrap up our conversation by talking about what Jeff currently has on his plate as well as his final words of advice as he reflects on his journey that led him to his success today.

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-9101801 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400 1298 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 8 full false Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part II Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part II Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part II we dive into the details of Jeff's journey and discuss balancing work and family, managing ego and why the benefits of being an entrepreneur outweigh the risks.

]]> Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part II we dive into the details of Jeff's journey and discuss balancing work and family, managing ego and why the benefits of being an entrepreneur outweigh the risks.

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-9101800 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400 2139 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 8 full false Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part I Founder & CEO, Penn Station | Jeff Osterfeld | E8 Part I Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part I Jeff tells us about his background and the story of how he founded Penn Station. 

]]> Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part I Jeff tells us about his background and the story of how he founded Penn Station. 

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-9099723 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 812 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 8 full false Dean of University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business | Dr. Marianne Lewis | E7 Dean of University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business | Dr. Marianne Lewis | E7 Dr. Marianne Lewis is the Dean of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to her current role she was Dean of The University of London’s Cass Business School which is ranked in the top 50 best business schools globally, where she faced massive challenges like Brexit, gender inequality and financial sustainability. Dr. Lewis is also well-known for her work in the field of organizational paradoxes and is recognized as being among the top 1% cited researchers in the world.

]]> Dr. Marianne Lewis is the Dean of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to her current role she was Dean of The University of London’s Cass Business School which is ranked in the top 50 best business schools globally, where she faced massive challenges like Brexit, gender inequality and financial sustainability. Dr. Lewis is also well-known for her work in the field of organizational paradoxes and is recognized as being among the top 1% cited researchers in the world.

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-7081789 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 4275 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 7 full false Professional Lacrosse Player and Head Coach of Cornell Men's Lacrosse | Connor Buczek | E6 Professional Lacrosse Player and Head Coach of Cornell Men's Lacrosse | Connor Buczek | E6 In this episode I have a conversation with Connor Buczek who is the Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Lacrosse and a professional lacrosse player for the Atlas Lacrosse Club. Connor was a three-time All-American at Cornell, the 2014 Ivy League player of the year, was selected second overall in the 2015 MLL draft, is a three-time MLL all-star, a 2019 PLL all-star and is a member of the USA Men’s National team. In addition to all of that, he has a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Cornell, has worked on Wall Street and is now the head coach of a division one lacrosse program at the age of 27. 

]]> In this episode I have a conversation with Connor Buczek who is the Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Lacrosse and a professional lacrosse player for the Atlas Lacrosse Club. Connor was a three-time All-American at Cornell, the 2014 Ivy League player of the year, was selected second overall in the 2015 MLL draft, is a three-time MLL all-star, a 2019 PLL all-star and is a member of the USA Men’s National team. In addition to all of that, he has a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Cornell, has worked on Wall Street and is now the head coach of a division one lacrosse program at the age of 27. 

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6935972 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 3157 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 6 full false Founder of TaleMed and President of $100M Triage Healthcare | Ken Tracy | E5 Founder of TaleMed and President of $100M Triage Healthcare | Ken Tracy | E5 In episode five I have a conversation with Ken Tracy, who is the founder of TaleMed and president of Triage Healthcare. Triage is a healthcare staffing company that places healthcare professionals in hospitals across the country. Ken grew up in a small town working on his family's farm and now runs a $100 million dollar company. This episode is full of great advice and provides a unique look at the effect the pandemic has had on a company that is working to keep healthcare professionals on the front lines where they are needed most.

Impacting Tomorrow:
https://impactingtomorrow.com/

]]> In episode five I have a conversation with Ken Tracy, who is the founder of TaleMed and president of Triage Healthcare. Triage is a healthcare staffing company that places healthcare professionals in hospitals across the country. Ken grew up in a small town working on his family's farm and now runs a $100 million dollar company. This episode is full of great advice and provides a unique look at the effect the pandemic has had on a company that is working to keep healthcare professionals on the front lines where they are needed most.

Impacting Tomorrow:
https://impactingtomorrow.com/

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6935438 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 3321 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 5 full false President & CEO of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Jill Meyer | E4 President & CEO of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Jill Meyer | E4 In this episode I have a conversation with Jill Meyer, who is the President and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. If you're not sure what that is—you're not alone. Jill does a great job shedding light on the purpose of the Chamber and what her day-to-day responsibilities look like as President and CEO. Before taking her current position, she was an attorney at Frost Brown Todd and was the first woman to become "member-in-charge" of the Cincinnati office.

Minority Business Accelerator:
https://www.cincinnatichamber.com/the-inclusive-chamber/minority-business-accelerator

]]> In this episode I have a conversation with Jill Meyer, who is the President and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. If you're not sure what that is—you're not alone. Jill does a great job shedding light on the purpose of the Chamber and what her day-to-day responsibilities look like as President and CEO. Before taking her current position, she was an attorney at Frost Brown Todd and was the first woman to become "member-in-charge" of the Cincinnati office.

Minority Business Accelerator:
https://www.cincinnatichamber.com/the-inclusive-chamber/minority-business-accelerator

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6933956 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500 3666 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 4 full false Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) | Mike Whan | E3 Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) | Mike Whan | E3 Mike Whan has been the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) since 2010. Prior to his current role, Whan was a Director of Marketing at Procter and Gamble, VP and GM of Wilson Sporting Goods Company, EVP and GM of Taylormade Golf and President & CEO of Mission-Itech Hockey. 

]]> Mike Whan has been the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) since 2010. Prior to his current role, Whan was a Director of Marketing at Procter and Gamble, VP and GM of Wilson Sporting Goods Company, EVP and GM of Taylormade Golf and President & CEO of Mission-Itech Hockey. 

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6481645 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 4103 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 3 full false Founder of 50 West Brewing Company | Bobby Slattery | E2 Founder of 50 West Brewing Company | Bobby Slattery | E2 Bobby Slattery is the founder of 50 West Brewing Company located in Mariemont, OH. He's high energy, he loves what he does and he has a fantastic story that’s full of lessons applicable not only to business, but to life in general. 

]]> Bobby Slattery is the founder of 50 West Brewing Company located in Mariemont, OH. He's high energy, he loves what he does and he has a fantastic story that’s full of lessons applicable not only to business, but to life in general. 

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6244765 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500 6714 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 2 full false Founder of 360 Pharma and 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year | Denny Smith | E1 Founder of 360 Pharma and 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year | Denny Smith | E1 Denny Smith is the founder of 360 Pharma, a parent company to four subsidiaries: Masters Pharmaceutical, RXTPL, River City Pharma and MHC Medical. He recently sold three of the four to a company that was ranked #6 on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest corporations in the United States. He has owned more than 20 corporations in his life, was named the 2007 Entrepreneur of the year in emerging markets by EY, has created over 1,000 jobs throughout his career and built one of the top 50 largest companies in Cincinnati based on revenue. He's accomplished all of this without ever receiving a college degree.

]]> Denny Smith is the founder of 360 Pharma, a parent company to four subsidiaries: Masters Pharmaceutical, RXTPL, River City Pharma and MHC Medical. He recently sold three of the four to a company that was ranked #6 on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest corporations in the United States. He has owned more than 20 corporations in his life, was named the 2007 Entrepreneur of the year in emerging markets by EY, has created over 1,000 jobs throughout his career and built one of the top 50 largest companies in Cincinnati based on revenue. He's accomplished all of this without ever receiving a college degree.

]]> Chris Cascella Buzzsprout-6136621 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400 4492 stories,business,life,famous,education,success,career 1 1 full false