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Cultivate CNY Podcast I'm your host, Alex Canavan, and I will be interviewing an array of entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers from Central New York.

Be sure to tune in every Monday for conversations with Central New York’s finest.

17/09/2025

“I don’t think anyone’s ready for the massive difference AI will make in our lives in the next decade.”

In this week’s episode of the Cultivate CNY Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Knauss and Jake Tanner, the co-founders of Arcovo AI.

🎧 98: Scaling, Strategy, and Al ft. Jeff Knauss & Jake Tanner of Arcovo Al

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/podcast

In the episode, Jeff and Jake share their journey as founders, their vision for Arcovo AI, and their perspective on how artificial intelligence will reshape the way we work.

Jeff and Jake are at the forefront of the digital workforce revolution by building AI digital employees for businesses. Their automated team members enable clients to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and empower human teams to focus on their highest-value work. 🔗 Learn more: https://arcovo.ai

Jeff Knauss is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and angel investor with a track record of building and scaling companies into seven- and eight-figure successes. As co-founder of Digital Hyve, he grew one of the fastest-growing agencies in the country and led its successful exit, ensuring all employees became owners through an ESOP. Today, he invests across industries, serves on multiple boards, and channels his expertise in growth and innovation into Arcovo AI.

Jacob Tanner is a seasoned entrepreneur and operator who has started and scaled multiple companies by focusing on smart operations, practical innovation, and strong teams. Known for his superpower of turning chaos into clarity, Jake excels at uniting teams, tools, and visions into one effective strategy.

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

15/09/2025

On Monday’s episode of Cultivate CNY, we’re joined by Jeff Knauss and Jake Tanner, the co-founders of Arcovo AI.

Jeff and Jake are at the forefront of the digital workforce revolution by building AI digital employees for businesses. Their automated team members enable clients to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and empower human teams to focus on their highest-value work. 🔗 Learn more: https://arcovo.ai

In tomorrow’s episode, Jeff and Jake share their journey as founders, their vision for Arcovo AI, and their perspective on how artificial intelligence will reshape the way we work.

🎧 New episodes drop every Monday on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/podcast

Jeff Knauss is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and angel investor with a track record of building and scaling companies into seven- and eight-figure successes. As co-founder of Digital Hyve, he grew one of the fastest-growing agencies in the country and led its successful exit, ensuring all employees became owners through an ESOP. Today, he invests across industries, serves on multiple boards, and channels his expertise in growth and innovation into Arcovo.

Jacob Tanner is a seasoned entrepreneur and operator who has started and scaled multiple companies by focusing on smart operations, practical innovation, and strong teams. Known for his superpower of turning chaos into clarity, Jake excels at uniting teams, tools, and visions into one effective strategy.

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

13/09/2025

How do you want to be remembered?

That’s the question Jan Lane, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation, invites us to reflect on as we explore the theme of legacy.

This October, we’re collaborating with the Central New York Community Foundation on our next Supper Club, centered on Building Your Legacy.

Special guests Jan Lane, Felisha Legette-Jack and Caragh Fahy, CFP® will lead us in an inspiring conversation about what it means to leave a lasting legacy—not just in business, but through our values, relationships, and community impact.

The Supper Club brings together women entrepreneurs and executives for an evening of fine dining, intentional connection, and powerful storytelling.

👉 Learn more: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/supperclub

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. To learn more, visit cnycf.org and 5forcny.org.

Since joining the Foundation in 2013, Jan Lane has transformed charitable giving into a movement rooted in storytelling, values, and long-term community impact. She also leads the Foundation’s legacy planning program.

In this week’s episode of Cultivate CNY, Jan Lane shares her take on legacy, meaningful ways to give back to Central New York, how the CNY Community Foundation is planning for even greater impact in the years ahead, and so much more.

🎧 EP 97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/podcast

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

How can I give back to Central New York? What boards should I join? How do I get involved?Jan Lane, a Senior Philanthrop...
12/09/2025

How can I give back to Central New York? What boards should I join? How do I get involved?

Jan Lane, a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation, answers these questions and more on this week’s episode of Cultivate CNY.

🎧 EP 97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/podcast

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. To learn more, visit cnycf.org and 5forcny.org.

Jan Lane is a a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2013, Jan has transformed charitable giving into a movement rooted in storytelling, values, and long-term community impact. She also leads the Foundation’s legacy planning program.

Jan currently serves as a board member for AFP-CNY and is a member of Community Living Advocates, Eastwood Rotary and the Upstate New York Planned Giving Council. Jan is also a member of the 21/64 certified advisors network, a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse and a former board member for Syracuse Improv Collective.

In the episode, we explore Jan’s path from the arts to philanthropy, her philosophy on values-driven giving, and how the Community Foundation is preparing to spark even greater impact in the years ahead.

Join us for our October Supper Club in collaboration with the Central New York Community Foundation! Special guests include Jan Lane, Caragh Fahy, CFP®, and Felisha Legette-Jack. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/supperclub

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

How can I give back to Central New York? What boards should I join? How do I get involved?Jan Lane, a Senior Philanthrop...
11/09/2025

How can I give back to Central New York? What boards should I join? How do I get involved?

Jan Lane, a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation, answers these questions and more on this week’s episode of Cultivate CNY.

🎧 EP 97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – link in ’s bio!

The Central New York Community Foundation () is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. To learn more, visit cnycf.org and 5forcny.org.

Jan Lane is a a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2013, Jan has transformed charitable giving into a movement rooted in storytelling, values, and long-term community impact. She also leads the Foundation’s legacy planning program.

Jan currently serves as a board member for AFP-CNY and is a member of Community Living Advocates, Eastwood Rotary and the Upstate New York Planned Giving Council. Jan is also a member of the 21/64 certified advisors network, a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse and a former board member for Syracuse Improv Collective.

In the episode, we explore Jan’s path from the arts to philanthropy, her philosophy on values-driven giving, and how the Community Foundation is preparing to spark even greater impact in the years ahead.

Join us for our October Supper Club in collaboration with the Central New York Community Foundation! Special guests include Jan Lane, Caragh Fahy, and Felisha Legette-Jack. 🔗 Learn more at cnywomensnetwork.com/supperclub.

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

10/09/2025

Looking to get involved in community work? Start here! 👆

This week on the Cultivate CNY Podcast, we’re joined by Jan Lane, a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Central New York Community Foundation.

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. To learn more, visit cnycf.org and 5forcny.org.

Since joining the Foundation in 2013, Jan has transformed charitable giving into a movement rooted in storytelling, values, and long-term community impact. She also leads the Foundation’s legacy planning program.

Jan currently serves as a board member for AFP-CNY and is a member of Community Living Advocates, Eastwood Rotary and the Upstate New York Planned Giving Council. Jan is also a member of the 21/64 certified advisors network, a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse and a former board member for Syracuse Improv Collective.

In the episode, we explore Jan’s path from the arts to philanthropy, her philosophy on values-driven giving, and how the Community Foundation is preparing to spark even greater impact in the years ahead.

🎧 EP 97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/podcast

Join us for our October Supper Club in collaboration with the Central New York Community Foundation! Special guests include Jan Lane, Caragh Fahy, CFP®, and Felisha Legette-Jack. 🔗 Learn more: cnywomensnetwork.com/supperclub

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re joined by Angela Mosley, the founder of Modern Fit Moms (). In the episode, Angela sha...
03/09/2025

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re joined by Angela Mosley, the founder of Modern Fit Moms ().

In the episode, Angela shares her business journey, the importance of strength training for women, myths around pelvic floor health, and so much more.

Angela is a certified Women’s Health Coach and Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist. As the founder of Modern Fit Moms, she has helped 1,900+ women worldwide heal diastasis recti, eliminate leaking, and reverse prolapse symptoms.

Through her proven programs, Angela guides women back to lifting weights and rebuilding confidence by integrating strength training, breathwork, and corrective exercise.

Modern Fit Moms () empowers women to restore core and pelvic floor function, eliminate symptoms, and feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies again. 🔗 Learn more: modernfitmoms.com

🎧 EP 96: Strength, Restoration, and Resilience ft. Angela Mosley

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – link in ’s bio!

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

What’s your best advice for landing new opportunities or partnerships?This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re joined by Jeremy...
28/08/2025

What’s your best advice for landing new opportunities or partnerships?

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re joined by Jeremy Walker, founder and creative director of Mariola.

In the episode, we dive into his journey as a visual storyteller, the evolution of Mariola, and how connection and collaboration fuel his creative process. 🎧 Watch the episode wherever you get your podcasts – link in ’s bio!

Mariola (.media) is a motion graphics and VFX studio that brings stories to life through cinematic, high-impact visuals. From campaign design to hyper-real 3D animation, Mariola collaborates with brands, advertisers, and creatives to transform bold ideas into powerful visual experiences. Their clients range from nonprofits and sports teams to major global brands. 🔗 Learn more at mariola.media

Frame + Flow is a quarterly meetup for motion designers, editors, and video professionals to connect, collaborate, and level up. Each event blends hands-on creative inspiration with real-world business insights—featuring two focused presentations, structured networking, and ongoing opportunities to share work and trade ideas. It’s part mixer, part workshop, and all about building a stronger creative community. 🔗 Learn more at frameandflow.com

🎧 EP 95: Animation, Business, and Collaboration ft. Jeremy Walker

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – link in ’s bio!

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

In the week’s episode of Cultivate CNY, Alex Canavan is sitting down with Dr. Samantha Lombardi, DC, founder and co-owne...
21/08/2025

In the week’s episode of Cultivate CNY, Alex Canavan is sitting down with Dr. Samantha Lombardi, DC, founder and co-owner of Primal Chiropractic.

In the episode, we explore Dr. Sam’s journey from Colorado mountains to Syracuse practice, how motherhood deepened her commitment to family wellness, how chiropractic care goes beyond pain relief, and much more.

🎧 EP 94: Physical Alignment, Motherhood, and Wellness ft. Dr. Samantha Lombardi

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – link in ’s bio!

Dr. Samantha Lombardi, DC, () is a chiropractor and promoter of whole family wellness. Her mission is to provide support, resources, and amazing chiropractic care through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.

She earned her Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University before completing her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Atlanta. Dr. Sam is certified in the Webster technique through the International Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is also trained in SOT, Thompson, Activator, and Diversified Full Spine adjusting.

Primal Chiropractic (), located in Fayetteville, NY, is a family wellness practice specializing in pediatrics, pregnancy, postpartum, and whole family health. 🔗 Learn more: primal-chiropractic.com

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

What’s it like to lead the largest woman-owned nutritional company in the world? Get an inside look in our latest episod...
13/08/2025

What’s it like to lead the largest woman-owned nutritional company in the world? Get an inside look in our latest episode of Cultivate CNY – link in ’s bio!

This week’s guest is Kelly Springer, RD, MS, CDN, the founder of Kelly’s Choice. In the episode, we follow Kelly’s journey from clinical dietitian to global nutrition leader, how she built a thriving company, and her unique approach to wellness. 🔗 Watch the episode — link in ’s bio!

Kelly’s Choice () is the largest woman-owned nutritional consulting company in the world, dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to invest in their wellness through informed, sustainable choices. Their team of registered dietitians and wellness experts provides personalized care tailored to each client’s needs. 🔗 Learn more: kellyschoice.org

A voice of authority and advocacy, Kelly is elevating the conversation around what it means to be truly healthy. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, Fox 5 Atlanta, and more.

Her extensive experience includes serving as the division dietitian at Wegmans Food Markets and as a clinical dietitian at Auburn Hospital, specializing in bariatrics, critical care, and nutrition support.

Kelly is also a proud board member of the American Heart Association, with a bachelor’s in nutrition from West Virginia University and a master’s in health education from SUNY Cortland.

🎧 EP 93: Nutrition, Growth, and Brand Impact ft. Kelly Springer

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – link in ’s bio!

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

This week on the Cultivate CNY Podcast, we’re getting a behind the scenes look at in-ARCHITECTS’ past and current projec...
09/08/2025

This week on the Cultivate CNY Podcast, we’re getting a behind the scenes look at in-ARCHITECTS’ past and current projects, including Harvey’s Garden and Haraz Coffee House.

With over 25 years of combined experience, architects Kristin Almasian and Anthony Rojas bring client visions to life and create spaces that connect and inspire.

At in-ARCHITECTS, Anthony Rojas leads design strategies while Kristin Almasian specializes in BIM management and immersive virtual presentations.

Both have served as leaders within American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter (AIACNY), advocating for the next generation of professionals and advancing design standards that benefit the entire region.

in-ARCHITECTS designs spaces that enhance the interaction between people and their environment. The firm brings industry-leading expertise in adaptive reuse, office, residential, retail, hospitality, and healthcare design. 🔗 Learn more: in-architects.com

🎧 EP 92: Design, Innovation, and Community ft. in-ARCHITECTS

🔗 Watch, listen, and subscribe:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/mGL9jJXYu7E?si=QBOb6EjthfnrCU0N
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R1Gh8S3cEnxdnqmnfgfAF?si=ltqAVLhsQ7Sp7W9eVIwnvg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivate-cny-podcast/id1706881310?i=1000720578905

The Cultivate CNY Podcast is proudly presented by the CNY Women's Network.

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re getting a behind the scenes look at in-ARCHITECTS’ past and current projects, includin...
09/08/2025

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re getting a behind the scenes look at in-ARCHITECTS’ past and current projects, including and . 🎧 Catch the episode via the link in ’s bio!

With over 25 years of combined experience, architects Kristin Almasian and Anthony Rojas bring client visions to life and create spaces that connect and inspire.

At in-ARCHITECTS, Anthony Rojas leads design strategies while Kristin Almasian specializes in BIM management and immersive virtual presentations. Both have served as leaders within American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter (AIACNY), advocating for the next generation of professionals and advancing design standards that benefit the entire region.

in-ARCHITECTS () designs spaces that enhance the interaction between people and their environment. The firm brings industry-leading expertise in adaptive reuse, office, residential, retail, hospitality, and healthcare design. 🔗 Learn more at in-architects.com

🎧 EP 92: Design, Innovation, and Community ft. in-ARCHITECTS

🔗 Catch new episodes every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts – subscribe via the link in ’s bio!

The podcast is proudly presented by the .

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