Hello, Easton, PA

Singing in Wonderland: Wonderland Karaoke

Meet Kristy and Ryan Jones, owners of Wonderland Karaoke. A brand new business, they've already booked regular gigs at both Two Rivers' Brewing Company and Porters' Pub. Listen to hear how Kristy's and Ryan's passion evolved into a business opportunity.  
 
Wonderland Karaoke
Easton, PA  (484) 943-4603
EastonWonderlandKaraoke@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561216920862
https://www.instagram.com/karaokeadmin?utm_source=qr
https://brand.page/WonderlandKaraoke?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR32rln9z4GNRVX2aX47z7UU57EWtzORIj6cZsIvIB2J5XaeULs3Q2i9W9s_aem_UnHaFFCTFTLVh2CZfJNNfQ 

Cliff Ross

As it states on his website, Cliff Ross is about "Design. Printing. Advertising." It's your one stop shop for marketing. Listen to this episode to hear how Cliff Ross gained his broad range of skills to ultimately open his own business here in downtown Easton. Oh, and then there's his green tea obsession...
Cliff Ross
https://www.cliffross.com
https://www.facebook.com/cliffrossinc/
https://www.instagram.com/cliffrossinc/
Downtown Easton Office
610.829.1333
The Alpha Building
1 S 3rd Street, Suite 201
Easton, PA
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Poconos Office
877.524.6004 ext. 701
Merchants Plaza
2937 Route 611, 11A (2nd Floor)
Tannersville, PA

The Journey Home With Bonnie Winfield

In this episode I have the chance to talk with Bonnie Winfield, PhD about her interest in social justice, creativity, art, drum circles and more. Her business, The Journey Home, has a new location located on south 2nd Street. Make sure you stop by and visit her there. Listen in to find out more.
A Journey Home
52 South Second Street, Easton, PA
https://thejourneyhome.blog/
bonniewinfield@mac.com

Belleville Market Has Something for Everyone

Modeled after the Belleville area in Paris, Warren and Derrick Clark have created a unique shopping experience with over 80 individual venders housed within Belleville Market's walls. Listen to their story about how this all came to be and what you can expect upon visiting. 
 
Belleville Market
20 S 3rd St, Easton, PA 18042
(484) 212-5605
hello@bellevillemarket.com
https://bellevillemarket.com/
https://facebook.com/thebellevillemarket
https://instagram.com/bellevillemarket
 

Escaping With Grins (or What's an Escape Room Anyway?)

Most likely you've heard of escape rooms, but, if you're like me, you may not really understand how they work. In this episode you'll not only find out what escape rooms really are, but also how Ray and Erin Grins, lifelong performers, came to open Off Center Escape Rooms in downtown Easton, PA. So, give it a listen and then go book an hour of mystery/puzzle solving.
 
Off-Center Escape Rooms
323 Pine Street, Ste B002, Easton, PA 18042
info@offcenterescape.com
(610) 905-0572
https://www.offcenterescape.com/
https://www.facebook.com/offcenterescaperooms
https://www.instagram.com/offcenterescaperooms
 

Bodacious Hair & Body, 17 Years and Counting

According to Merriam-Webster, bodacious means unmistakable, remarkable, and noteworthy. This certainly encompasses Valarie Simmons' business, Bodacious Hair & Body. Valarie is a true Eastonian, having grown up here, trained here and built her career and business here. Listen to this episode to find out how this all came about and why Bodacious is different than other salons. Enjoy!!!
 
Bodacious Hair & Body
718 Philadelphia Rd, Easton, PA 18042
(610) 438-2770
https://www.bodacioushairandbody.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BodaciousHairAndBody
https://www.instagram.com/bodacioushairandbody/
 
 

Mercantile Home: Creative Lifestyle Outfitters

Ron Morris and husband Ken Jones Jr. are the owners and founders of Mercantile Home. In this interview, I get a chance to sit down with Ron and talk about how it all came to be. You'll hear about his theater and music background and how the creative spirit that guided his life still guides it to this day. He and Ken have created a unique shop that, as Ron said, can best be described as creative lifestyle outfitters. Listen in to get the whole story. 
Mercantile Home140 Northampton Street, Suite DEaston, Pennsylvania 18042(610) 258-4046info@mercantilehome.com
https://www.mercantilehome.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MercHaus
https://www.instagram.com/ugosquirrel/

Pipers and Porters: a New Chapter

On the cusp of St. Patrick's Day, who better to interview than the new owners of Porters' Pub & Restaurant. Ryan and Christine Piper are the new owners of Porters', but not new to Porters'. In fact, they met each other while working there, started dating, fell in love, got married and had kids. Back at their work life, however, they both left Porters' and went off to pursue careers in other areas. Listen to the interview to find out how life has brought them back around to becoming owners of the restaurant where they first met. Enjoy.
 
Porters' Pub & Restaurant
700 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042(610) 250-6561
https://porterspubeaston.com/
Menu: porterspubeaston.hrpos.heartland.us
https://www.facebook.com/PortersPub
https://www.instagram.com/porterspubeaston/
https://www.youtube.com/@PortersPubEaston/featured

Dutch Cooke, Tattoos and a Flying Dutchman

I'd been thinking of getting a tattoo for years and at the recommendation of some friends I ended up at the Flying Dutchman Tattoo Parlor (now with piercing). Dutch Cooke, the owner and I had some interesting chats while he was tattooing my arm and I thought he'd be a great interview for Hello, Easton, PA. So, give this a listen and find out Dutch's back story, how he got into tattooing, how he decided to open his own parlor here in Easton, and what makes his parlor different from the rest.   
Flying Dutchman Tattoo Parlor
635 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-4457
https://www.flyingdutchmantattoos.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flying%20Dutchman%20Tattoo%20Parlor/106264584115937/ 
https://www.instagram.com/flyingdutchmantattoos/
 

30 Years, the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House

This episode of Hello, Easton, PA features Jo Moranville, owner of the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House. Jo and family are now celebrating 30 years of owning and running the Quadrant. Listen and discover how Jo came to own the Quadrant, how it has changed over those 30 years, and what the plans are for the future. Enjoy. 
Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House
20 N 3rd St, Easton, PA
(610) 252-1188
Ajcoffeehouse@gmail.com
www.quadrantbooks.com 
https://www.facebook.com/QuadrantBookMartCoffeeHouse