S4 Bonus Episode: Clearing Business Blocks: The Ruby Red Road to Peak Leadership Performance

Ann Donnelly on September 28, 2026

In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly speaks with Karen Carey, owner of Ruby Red Road. Drawing on 30 years in the customer service and beauty industries and 17 years of dedicated coaching experience, Karen breaks down how intuitive life and business coaching helps entrepreneurs, non-profits, and corporate teams break through frustration and operational chaos. Whether addressing team friction, leadership misalignment, or personal burnout, Karen shares how clearing blocks creates a direct path to sustainable success.

S4 Bonus Episode: Can You Afford Not to Have a Financial Advisor? Inside Wealth Planning with Equitable Financial

Ann Donnelly on September 28, 2026

In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Brandon Crist and Max Benedetto of Equitable Financial Advisors. Brandon shares insights from a decade of helping state employees, retirees, and local business owners navigate complex pensions, Social Security optimization, and tax-efficient distribution strategies. Max discusses his journey coming on board, passing his licensing exams, and elevating client management and customer service. Together, they break down why financial planning isn’t just for the wealthy, how fee transparency works, and why having a trusted local advisor in Queensbury and the North Country makes all the difference.

S4 E14: Anonymity is the Enemy of Growth: Building a Marketing Engine That Converts

Ann Donnelly on September 23, 2026

What happens when you have the best product in town, but nobody knows you exist? In this role-reversal episode of Building Success Stories, regular host Ann Donnelly hands the mic to guest host Janice Durant, Chief Franchise Matchmaker at New Trails Business Consultants. Together, they dissect the foundational pillars of business survival: branding, budgeting, and the raw truth that passion alone does not equal sales. From the specific percentages you should be spending on marketing at every stage of your business, to the hidden advantages of the franchise model, this episode is a strategic masterclass on converting anonymity into authority.

S1 E1: Walking Out of the Darkness with AFSP NENY Executive Director Missy Stolfi

Ann Donnelly on September 9, 2026

Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. In this debut episode of the AFSP Northeastern New York podcast, guest host Ann Donnelly (North Country Media Network) speaks with Missy Stolfi, Executive Director of the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter. Together, they discuss the transformative power of coming together as a community, what to expect at the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walks, and how grassroots action across our 15-county region is saving lives and bringing hope to thousands.

S1 E3: Chakras, Tuning Forks, & Cattle: How Laura Killian Brings Healing to Everything

Ann Donnelly on July 22, 2026

In this episode of Four Blonde Moms, Co-Hosts Ann Donnelly and energy healer Laura Killian sit down for a deep dive into her personal journey from dental hygienist to intuitive healer. Laura demystifies energy work, breaking down what Reiki actually is, how frequency and intention play a role in everyday life, and why healing modalities work best when we get out of our heads and into our hearts.

S1 E31: Fear, Success, and Leadership to Fuel Growth – Insights from Ed Mylett’s Interview with Leila Hormozi

Ann Donnelly on November 14, 2024

A few weeks ago, I came across a very insightful episode of the Ed Mylett Show on a four-hour drive from my daughter’s college. I couldn’t wait to get home, listen again, take notes, and share the episode with everyone! Mylett’s guest was Leila Hormozi, and the topic was Transform FEAR into FUEL. Mylett had recently had dinner with Hormozi and her husband, Alex, who are highly successful entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists. Hormozi’s self-awareness level at dinner blew Mylett away, thus her appearance in this episode of his podcast.