The Jolt - Second Cup
Business & Economics Podcasts
The Jolt, brought to you by the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, brings you closer to the those who make the area business scene thrive, who they are, issues they face and the great stories they have to tell.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Jolt, brought to you by the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, brings you closer to the those who make the area business scene thrive, who they are, issues they face and the great stories they have to tell.
Language:
English
Episodes
Jess Tessman of the Alzheimer's Association of CT
9/29/2025
Jess Tessman joins the show to talk about all the good work taking place at the ALZ Association as it gears up for its fall walks, how she became involved with the organization, and how she's the proud owner of a "pumpkin car."
Duration:00:39:41
Cheryl Benanti of Reiki Will Travel
7/25/2025
Reiki Master Teacher Cheryl Benanti joins the show to talk about how she got involved in the world of reflexology, how it's changed her life, the power of positive energy, and even a look into the world of Tarot readings.
Duration:00:53:29
Senior Loan Originator Shaun Slight
6/24/2025
Mortgage Loan Originator Shaun Slight joins the show to talk about how a history major in college now makes a career helping people obtain the dream of owning a home.
Duration:00:42:16
Rachel Boucher of PayLess Payment Solutions LLC
5/27/2025
Rachel Boucher joins the show to talk about her unique transition into a career offering payment solutions to business, life lessons she's learned along the way, and her (tentative) plan for the future.
Duration:00:43:05
PYVOT's Executive Director and Owner of Agape Designs Evelyn Alejandro
4/24/2025
The newest member of the Chamber team, Evelyn Alejandro, joins the show to talk all things PYVOT as well as the inspirations and experiences that led her to taking the leap into owning her own business.
Duration:00:38:06
ReadyCT's Adam Ney and Zarya Hernandez Salto
3/14/2025
ReadyCT Employment Engagement Manager Adam Ney and Career Launch Coordinator Zarya Hernandez Salto join the show to talk about the next generation of the workforce and how the Student 5.0 program is making a huge impact.
Duration:00:55:40
Lauren Howard of Prestige Plumbing Werks
2/24/2025
Lauren Howard, co-owner of Prestige Plumbing Werks, joins the show to talk about how he got into the plumbing trade, his vision for the company's future, and does his best to keep up with Andrew's plumbing puns!
Duration:00:46:44
Lissa Jennings, Chair of the Thomaston EDC
1/28/2025
Lissa Jennings, Chair of the Thomaston Economic Development Commission, joins the show to talk about the new partnership with the Central CT Chamber, what makes Thomaston special, and even makes Andrew happy by delivering a few well-timed puns of her own.
Duration:00:40:34
Year 2 Review
12/18/2024
Johnny and Andrew reflect on 2024 and chat about what's ahead in 2025.
Duration:00:25:22
David Hirx of the Hartford Athletic
11/26/2024
David Hirx, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment Sales, for the Hartford Athletic joins the show to talk about the USL club's past season, what's ahead in the future, and what sets the Athletic gameday experience apart!
Duration:00:51:28
Meet the Candidate - 77th District: Mary "Mim" Rydingsward (I)
11/1/2024
Mary Rydingsward (I) joins the show in our special Meet the Candidate episode in the race for the 77th District.
Duration:00:20:34
Meet the Candidate - 77th District: Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R)
11/1/2024
State Rep. Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R) joins the show in our special Meet the Candidate episode highlighting the race for the 77th District.
Duration:00:22:04
Thomas Mazzarella from Mazzarella Media and Prodcutions for Change
10/18/2024
Tom Mazzarella joins the show to talk about his four decade career in the video production world, how he got his start, his latest documentary work and the importance of taking the cover of the camera lens before shooting!
Duration:00:51:08
Chris Morse of Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness
9/25/2024
Chris Morse from Healthtrax joins the show to talk routines, healthy work environments, a recent dream vacation, and how being a bad fisherman is better than not being a fisherman at all!
Duration:00:41:02
Sarah Johnson of the Bristol Event Center
8/20/2024
The Bristol Event Center's Sarah Johnson talks events, the beauty of the Event Center, her road to becoming the Wedding and Social Sales Specialist, and her life with a toddler.
Duration:00:27:32
Maryann Burns of eBurns Marketing Group
7/23/2024
Maryann Burns of the eBurns Marketing Group joins the show to talk about strategic planning, how to stick to it, the intricacies of being a sub-contracted "Chief of Staff," and what would be the first thing she would buy if she hit the lotto!
Duration:00:37:14
Tony Parenti of NVSN IT
6/17/2024
Tony Parenti, owner of NVSN IT (formerly Computer Development Systems) stops by to talk the reason for company's recent rebrand, cyber security threats, and even let's you in on his favorite donut.
Duration:00:42:32
Plainville Town Manager Michael Paulhus
5/13/2024
Meet Plainville Town Manager Michael Paulhus and learn what he loves best about Plainville and why the continent of Africa holds a special place in his heart.
Duration:00:45:16
The Many Hats of Kristi Wright
4/1/2024
Kristi Wright of RX Crystals, The Davis Financial Group, and Operation Opioid joins the show to talk about the many hats she wears, tells the amazing story of how Operation Opioid got its start and confesses her love for sneakers.
Duration:00:43:05
Clare Courter of Completely by Clare
2/27/2024
Party planning have your stressed? We welcome in Clare Courter from Completely by Clare to provide some tips and tricks to help!
Duration:00:39:45