Kentucky
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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…
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A Crossroads Dream featuring Chris McGill – IYBS401
Our host Jonathan Mertz reconnects with his friend and former co-worker Chris McGill (of McGill Media) to talk about his new internet radio station, “Crossroads La Grange – Classic Hits.” This station plays the classics like Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, and Doobie Brothers but the station does much more than that. So, why start a new…
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How to Identify Toxic Relationships And What To Do! – IYB S3E6
We’ve all had our fair share of relationships in our life. Sometimes they don’t always work out, especially the intimate ones. Most of our relationships with family or friendships tend to be okay but even they can turn or are toxic. Life isn’t always peaches and cream, that’s why we need to call in a…