Upstate Impact

Join us as we celebrate business owners, leaders, and influential figures shaping Central New York. Through stories and expert insights, we uncover their path, the challenges they faced, and the impact they are making in their industries and communities.

Upstate Impact is a business podcast hosted by Henry Luke Cometti, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Henry Luke Cometti hosts Upstate Impact, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  EP. 50 - Nick Riley

  Aug 20, 20261 hour

  This week, we sit down with Nick Riley of High Minded Humboldt to talk about his journey out to Humboldt County, becoming immersed in the cannabis industry, and watching it evolve from the underground days to legalization and where it stands today. We get into the culture of Humboldt, misconceptions around cannabis, how the industry has changed, and what Nick sees for its future. We also took a little break while we brought the new studio to life, and we’re pumped to finally show it off. Well worth the wait! Follow Upstate Impact on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Renewal by Andersen CNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  EP. 49 - Catherine Donahue

  Jul 23, 202634 min

  This week on the Upstate Impact Podcast, we’re joined by Catherine Donahue, founder of Flower Dough Bread Co. From baking bread at home to building one of Central New York’s most beloved brands, Catherine shares the story behind Flower Dough, what it’s like balancing entrepreneurship with raising four young kids, and the lessons she’s learned while growing the business. We also talk about the role social media has played in the company’s success and what’s next for Flower Dough. You won’t want to miss this one. Follow Upstate Impact on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Renewal by Andersen CNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  EP. 48 - Jovan Miller

  Jul 9, 20261h 6m

  Jovan Miller joins the Upstate Impact Podcast to share his journey from growing up in Syracuse as a multi-sport athlete to becoming a two-time All-American, two-time National Champion at Syracuse University, and playing professional lacrosse. We also dive into the evolution of the game, why being a multi-sport athlete still matters, and what today’s players can do to develop their skills, separate themselves from the competition, and build their personal brand both on and off the field. Follow Upstate Impact on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Renewal by Andersen CNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  EP. 47 - Amy Nickels

  Jul 2, 202658 min

  The best ideas come from recognizing a need and taking action. Amy Nickels shares the story of how Encore Youth Productions started small, continued to grow as demand increased, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter. Along the way, she’s created so much more than a theater program. Encore has become a place where kids build confidence, discover their potential, step outside their comfort zones, and form lifelong friendships. Learn more about EYP Support The Encore x Revolve Fund Follow Upstate Impact on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Renewal by Andersen CNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  EP. 46 - Antoine Smith

  Jun 25, 202646 min

  Built on consistency. Fueled by creativity. In this episode, Antoine Smith shares the story behind Big Fellas and the mindset that’s helped make it a Syracuse staple. Check out Big Fellas Follow Upstate Impact on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Renewal by Andersen CNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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