The Launchcast

We're back from a brief holiday hiatus and what better way to come back than to discuss the art of the comeback? In this tiny soapbox show episode, the LaunchDad briefly dives into the mindset behind a comeback. George looks at the comeback from an optics perspective, a leadership perspective and from a personal perspective. A famous quote once read, "the comeback is always greater than the setback." If you were to accuse us of that famous quote coming from Jersey Shore's "The Situation," well...no comment. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

What would you say if I told you that 80% of the neurodiverse population is unemployed? Now what would you say if I told you that there's an innovative staffing company out there that understands and appreciates the neurodivergent population so well that they get them placed at an average salary of $81,000 a year? Yea...we reacted the same way. Join the LaunchDad as he sits down with the CEO of Potentia, Jeff Miller. George and Jeff take a deep dive and you're not going to want to miss this one! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Jeff Miller and Potentia here: https://potentiaworkforce.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmiller1 The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Just to be clear, we're not talking about the Reverend Run's Run DMC partner Darryl McDaniels. We're talking about the incomparable mentor to mentors, David M. Corbin and if you think you know the mean of fast, you need to watch this man run to the aid of all his mentees, clients and thought leadership audience. The LaunchDad sits down with his fellow Long Island native David and the duo wax poetic on everything from leadership to relationships and everything in-between. Get yourself a pen and a paper because this episode is full of gems. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow David M. Corbin here: https://davidcorbin.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ davidmcorbin On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ DavidM.Corbin Purchase all his books here: https://www.amazon.com/David-M-Corbin/e/B0028OJQR4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1667786810&sr=8-2 Check out his books on Audible here: https://www.audible.com/author/David-M-Corbin/B0028OJQR4 The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

This Tiny Soapbox Show dives into the mechanics of George's new public speaking platform, SPEAK - a platform for people with ideas and stories. The LaunchDad discusses his decision to move on from producing and speaking on the TEDx platform and how he identified a gap in the speaking world that needed to be filled. Enjoy this episode and make your way over to https://speakevent.com to learn more and to purchase tickets to the upcoming event in New York, SPEAK: Beginnings. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

"I believe in the magic that happens when talented, open people get into the room and influence each other." This quote from his website is why they call this week's guest, Joe Ricci, the actor's director. Join the LaunchDad as he dives deep with director, writer and collaborator Joe Ricci on the collaboration that it takes to put together one of his shows and the leadership that it takes to elevate it to the next level. From his Hallmark movie, "In the Key of Love," to his stage reading of The Chrysalis, a new comedy about family drama, happening on October 24th, Joe and George discuss the unconventional journey to leadership and the effect it has had on his work. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Joe Ricci here: http://www.joericci.net The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Welcome to the season 4 premiere of The Launchcast! Since it's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we're kicking this one off with the authorities on disability employment, the co-founders of The Nicholas Center Stella Spanakos & Nicole Sugrue. It's the in-depth interview that you've grown to know and love from the LaunchDad but with two guests this time. Stella and Nicole dive deep into the stories that led to TNC and do an even deeper dive into what make this incredible nonprofit succeed and help so many individuals. Welcome back to the show, fans. Buckle up for a hell of a season. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Stella on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-spanakos-8654aa1b/ Follow Nicole on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-sugrue-14344545/ Follow The Nicholas Center's website here: https://tncnewyork.org TNC's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicholascenter/ TNC's Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theNicholasCenter NICOLE SUGRUE, CO-FOUNDER and Executive Director and Grant Writer, The Nicholas Center Nicole Sugrue has 20 years of experience in the formation and development of autism-related programs. She obtained her coursework and Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis with a Concentration on Autism in Special Education through Penn State University. She has organized and hosted conferences and presented hundreds of hours of evidence-based teaching strategies to raise awareness of science-based interventions geared toward improving the outcomes of individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders. In 2010 she decided to assist Stella Spanakos in building an entity to support the growing needs of the aging autism community; particularly young adults. Nicole sits as an advisor to Nassau County’s Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Developmental Disabilities Services and is an appointed member of a legislative committee for Assemblyman Chris Burdick . Today she serves as the Executive Director of The Nicholas Center and as the Grant Writer and Grants Administrator for both The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs Foundation. She has secured over a million dollars in state and local grant and contract funding for the benefit of both organizations. Her presumption is that all individuals on the Autism Spectrum can benefit from being active and participating members of society and should have opportunities to work and gain skills while being integrated within their communities. STELLA SPANAKOS, CO-FOUNDER & PR SPECIALIST, The Nicholas Center Stella Spanakos financed and founded The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs to create a future for her son Nicholas. She taught Commercial Writing and English as a Second Language for 3 years at the University of Bari, Bari Italy, and Social Studies for 15 years in New York. She helped her husband build a 12 million-dollar women’s apparel business, KB Studio in NYC. For 8 years she served as President of the Manhasset Parents Association for Special Education, helped develop the first ABA elementary classroom and Life-skills program in the Manhasset Public Schools. She was the 2007 ElIJA Foundation Parent Award recipient and the 2012 Honoree for the Long Island Chapter- Council for Exceptional Learners. Stella was a 2013 inductee to the Town of North Hempstead May Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor, 2013 Honoree -Hugs Across America. 2018 Honoree – New York Power Women In Business, and Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s 2020 Honoree- Nassau County Legislature Trailblazer Award. Spanakos is a member of Supervisor Judi Bosworth- Town of North Hempstead Disability Advisory Committee. She is a contributing author for Nuovo Testo Di Traduzioni Per Esercitazioni and Move with a Purpose: Addressing Behavior Issues Common to the Autism Spectrum Before they Grow out of Control. In September 2022, Stella...

It's a live event recording on episode 323 as The Launchcast crashes the Special Olympics Northeast Long Island Regional Spring Games in our hometown of Farmingdale, New York! We set up our show in Media Row where George had the opportunity to interview athletes, families, volunteers and visitors. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience and the bonus is that there are some MAJOR LEADERSHIP GEMS on this episode! Please enjoy this very special episode of our show. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Included today are the following individuals: Ralph Morales, Donovan Zecchini, John Cronin, Alyssa Charles, Brenda Charles, Keysha Maitre, Christina Morin, Michelle Kahn, Sebastian Belleza, David Chametzky and my daughter Mia. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

A very different episode of The Launchcast, but one of the most necessary if we're going to call ourselves a leadership podcast. The LaunchDad waxes poetic on what's going on in his hometown of Farmingdale, NY. This episode's small-town case study on the effects of politics in parenting and education is a topic that is being discussed in small towns and large cities across the country. The problem is, they crossed a parent with a microphone this time and George isn't standing for it. Tune in to this unconventional soapbox episode. A 10 minute disclaimer and explanation precedes the episode. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

There are two sides to this interview: the real story and the work. The real story is that George sits down with professional wrestler and personal trainer Joe Ocasio for an incredible, in-depth interview that delves into his story as a wrester, the art of wrestling and his journey to starting Joe's Results Zone. Now for the work: It's the matchup of the century as George "The LaunchDad" Andriopoulos (formerly known as Muscles Marinara) takes on FFW Heavyweight Champion (and tag team champion) "Life Changing" Joe Ocasio in a 90 minute iron man match and the leadership championship is on the line. It's gonna be a slobber-knocker so make sure to tune in! You don't have to be a wrestling fan to love this episode, but if you're into the WWE, AEW, FFW, NYWC, NXT, W.O.W. or anything else from the squared circle, you'll LOVE this one. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Joe Ocasio On Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joe__ocasio/ Follow Joe Ocasio on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Joe__Ocasio Check out Joe's Result Zone here: https://joesresultzone.com/ NYWC presents FFW ENDURE a St Jude Fundraiser Event! Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nywc-presents-ffw-endure-tickets-318799386547?aff=erelexpmlt Details here: Saturday, May 28, 2022 - NYWC Sportatorium 435 unit 13 Brook Ave Deer Park, NY - Doors 6:30pm - Bell Time 7:00pm. Event includes AEW Star Cezar Bononi, “Life Changing” Joe Ocasio, Rex Lawless, Marty Flames, Anthony Gangone, “Starving Artist” Mike Magnum, Pancakes, Johnny Malloy, Scarecrow, “Sweet Cheeks” Joey Silver, A Surprise Legend & All your FFW favorites! This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Nothing to see here, just two dudes covered in tribal tattoos who are obsessed with leadership and both spoke (at different times) at the same TEDx in Northern Ireland, but here's the catch...one's from Australia and the other is from New York. The LaunchDad sits with this week's Launchcast Leadership Profile guest, Jem Fuller, and the two talk about Jem's incredible and unconventional journey to leadership. Dive in, this is a good one. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Jem Fuller here: https://jemfuller.com Buy Jen's book here: https://www.kmdbooks.com/product-page/the-art-of-conscious-communication-in-thoughtful-men-pre-order This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Imagine taking a trip on the Reading Rainbow. Only it's not a TV show, it's real life and it's not LeVar Burton, it's our guest Danny Brassell. The LaunchDad sits down to profile the good doctor and the two talk about the importance of reading in the life of a leader while covering topics ranging from WWE wrestling Hall of Famer Mankind (Mick Foley) to teaching underprivileged students in South Central Los Angeles. It's our first every Launchcast Profiles episode where we do short profiles and big leaders. Buckle up...leadership awaits. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Danny Brassell and get your free gift here: https://freereadingtraining.com/frt This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

From the military to a firefighter to a fire chief to a coach, this man's unconventional journey to leadership has been anything but a straight road and anything but easy The LaunchDad sits down to chat with David Hollenbach and the two leadership coaches take a deep dive into the concept of leadership, the inspiration behind it and the "self-leadership" that's important on anyone's path. We, of course, dive into another feature of "The Big 3" and so much more. Leadership, business, life and growth? Yes, please. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow David Hollenbach here: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com Buy David's book "FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future" here: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/fireproof/p/fireproof-your-grand-strategy-for-transforming-failure-into-fuel-for-your-future This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

No snappy remarks here. This episode is as serious as what is happening in Ukraine at this very moment. Join another tiny soapbox show on episode 317 as the LaunchDad breaks down President Zelensky's speech to Congress in 20 minutes or less and pinpoints some leadership gems that should have the whole world thinking about what it means to lead a constituency. Trigger warnings have been laid down as well, folks. Be warned. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Watch Ukrainian President Zelensky as he addresses Congress (full speech): https://www.c-span.org/video/?518685-1/ukrainian-president-zelensky-calls-us-back-fly-zone-provide-defensive-weapons Read the full transcript of President Zelensky's speech to Congress here: https://qz.com/2142992/transcript-of-volodymyr-zelenskyys-speech-to-the-us-congress/ This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

This technical nightmare of an episode is worth the torturous listen, we promise! Audio echoing and equipment issues aside, the LaunchDad is joined by the founder of $100 million+ business/California based beloved restaurant brand Tender Greens, as well as the founder of Quiet Advisory and co-author of "Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled their Heart-Centered Brand" about leadership, entrepreneurship, work culture, failures, family and so much more. This HONEST take from a hugely successful entrepreneur is exactly what season 3 needs to continue on the flight to success. WOOOO! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow David Dressler here (advisory, buy the book, schedule time): https://linktr.ee/daviddressler This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Back from winter hiatus and ready to roll, The Launchcast gets back to basics with an in-studio interview that does not disappoint! Sometimes we focus so much on legacy that we get complacent about innovating old ideas...and sometimes legacy allows us to disrupt an age-old idea and reinvent an industry. The LaunchDad is joined by Orville Davis, CEO of Scrap-It! Technologies and Junk Removal. Orville started as the product of a junkyard and wound up revolutionizing the junk industry through legacy and innovation. Listen up today, folks...you might learn something! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Orville Davis and Scrap-It! Technologies at https://scrapit.io This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

It's our final episode of 2021 and what better way to say Happy New Year than with a Tiny Soapbox Show from the LaunchDad himself? We're talking New Year's resolutions and looking inward at our own accountability and responsibilities to make those resolutions come true. We're talking about honoring those from our past in order to move forward in the future. We're talking about leaving the excuses behind and just doing the damn thing. Buckle up, buttercup...this one gets real before we slow it down and get reflective going into 2022. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Ho ho, everybody! It’s our 2nd annual Holiday Giving Show and we're bringing you all the feels today as the LaunchDad, along with his good friend and Shannon's Fight co-founder, Dr. Dana Battaglia, help the less fortunate this holiday season. We can make all the jokes we want about the holiday theme and say how much fun this is going to be...but selfishly, this episode feels so good and so necessary every single year. We're not rolling like Oprah like last year, but we're still doing some good and having some laughs along the way. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out the links below to support the featured non-profits from today's episode: Eden II Genesis Program: Seasons for a Reason is a gift shop created by individuals with autism that provides handmade seasonal craft items for sale. The shop provides meaningful job training opportunities and encourages interaction with the Long Island community. Etsy link for Seasons for a Reason:https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeasonsForAReason?ref=profile_header Donate here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=eden2&id=3 St. Nicholas Food Pantry (if you're local to NY please donate your time or resources to help this incredible ministry): https://www.stnicholasbabylon.com/ministries/food-pantry Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

It's another Launchcast Reboot and this is the one where we pretended to be Oprah for an hour. YOU get a donation...and YOU get a donation. Episode 312 is a reboot of a very special episode: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and more. It was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to this tear-jerker of an episode. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out the links below to support the featured non-profits from today's episode: Support Joe and The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying at LICAB.org Support Dave and The Nicholas Center at https://tncnewyork.org/ Support Dana and The INN at https://the-inn.org Support Matt and Ronald McDonald House New York Metro at https://www.rmhcnym.org/ Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

It's #GivingTuesday and The Launchcast is explaining what that means on episode 311. The LaunchDad talks about how to get involved with your favorite charity in a ton of ways: donating money, donating while shopping with Amazon Smile, volunteering service or just supporting and spreading awareness. It's a quick episode this week since you got a bonus Thanksgiving episode and we're back next week with another leadership interview. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

Sure, bonus episode 310 of The Launchcast is just shy of 24 minutes in total, but trust us when we say that this Tiny Soapbox Show sticks to the 20 minutes or less rule when it comes to the meat and potatoes of this episode...or should we say the turkey and stuffing since this is our 2021 Thanksgiving show! Join George as he reflects on being thankful through a difficult time and in true holiday spirit, we hear from the children themselves on the meaning of the word thankful as the LaunchDad is joined by 2 of his kids, the LaunchLad and the LaunchLass (one of them may or may not claim that those words are British and not Scottish). Stay tuned until the end as one of the kiddos does their impression of podcast's intro, including goosebumps, "wooo" and the elbow drop. Plenty to be thankful for in this show. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow