It’s Your Break
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Old School vs. New School: Nostalgic Trends, Retro Gaming, and Generational Shifts
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant scrolling and fast-paced digital world? The whole premise of the It’s Your Break podcast is to remind people to take a step back, laugh, have fun, and simply live in the moment. If you’re ready to reset and dive into a hilarious and insightful generational clash, head over…
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Rediscover Your Inner Design: Finding Peace in the Pause with Rubina Chadha
Rediscover Your Alignment: Finding Peace in the Pause on It’s Your Break Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, constantly producing and “doing” but losing touch with who you actually are? We often wait for a crisis before we allow ourselves to rest, but what if the key to a vibrant, sustainable life…
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Who The Hell Is Nick Mertz? : Entrepreneurship, Relationships, and Taking a Break | It’s Your Break Podcast
Welcome Back to It’s Your Break The core mission of the It’s Your Break podcast is simple: take a step back, laugh, have fun, and live in the moment. Hosted by Jonathan Mertz, the show recently returned from a hiatus, which was taken so Jonathan could finish his first associate degree in business—a personal achievement…
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Building a Better World Through Emotional Literacy: A Conversation with Ashlieya Mariano
In the latest episode of “It’s Your Break,” host Jonathan Mertz sits down with a truly multifaceted visionary: Ashlieya Mariano. Ashlieya (often called Lieya) is the driving force behind Builders of a Better World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of emotional literacy and the performing arts. From Professional Theater to…
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I’m Your Huckleberry or is it Huckle-bearer?
We all love movie quotes and in recent years none of them has made us question what was said as much as a classic line from Tombstone, “I’m your huckleberry,” (or is it I am your huckle-bearer?”).
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Is Black Friday Right For You?
In this episode we take a look at Black Friday and ask is it right for you? If you don’t want to listen but would rather read what we say then continue reading. Today is Black Friday, which means there is a lot of craziness going on and people are just looking for deals. Throughout…
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Shelbyville Art and Craft Show.
Here at It’s Your Break we have dedicated the entire month of August to festivals. And in this episode, we are focusing on a local Kentucky festival, the Shelbyville Art and Craft Show. We speak with Sherry Kramer with ArtSpark Productions, the minds behind the festival. This year marks their 3rd year and the show…
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Better Call Daddy Or At Least Reena Friedman Watts.
Ever wished you could bottle up the wisdom, humor, and quirks of your dad and share them with the world? Well, Reena Friedman Watts did just that. She’s the creator and host of the “Better Call Daddy” podcast, and recently sat down with Jonathan Mertz on the “It’s Your Break” podcast to chat about her…
