Nick & Jenny film their last interview as Small Town Johnstown, with guest Brianna Franceschini. We talk about her heritage, her original plans to be a teacher, & how her job affects her health. She explains the many nail services like Gels, Acrylics, & Dip aka “Healthy Nails”, along with sharing some crazy client stories!

Follow Brianna on Instagram & book with her at Nail Haven in Ebensburg

https://www.instagram.com/brilliantnailsbybrianna?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Check in at a later date for upcoming news from Jenny & Nick about our new adventure!

To celebrate our ONE YEAR of the Small Town Johnstown podcast, we discuss some of our accomplishments from the past year. We have old habits & new habits, both good & bad, but overall we want to improve our lives & just be better! We discuss habits we’ve broken, ones we want to break & habits we started & want to start. From fitness, to food, to phones, there’s always room for improvement!

We've been on VACATION! Sorry for disappearing on ya!

We discuss our likes & dislikes about Wilmington & compare our experience visiting NC to our lives in PA!

Cheyenne, aka Chey Kline Tattoos, talks with us about the perceptions of tattooed people, the gatekeeping of the industry & balancing motherhood with owning a business.

Here is her Facebook page if you are interested in a tattoo by Chey!

https://www.facebook.com/people/Chey-Kline-Tattoos-LLC/100089580310195/

Lexi, owner of Luxe Esthetics, is a lash artist & educator. In less than an hour, we yap with Lexi about how she started, how she almost quit & how she uses social media to build her brand.

Lexi loves Johnstown & doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon, but she has also grown her name & business across the country. She has her own podcast, Lash and Yap, & also runs all social media pages for the indoor cycling studio in the Galleria mall, Sweat Rx.

If you are interested in any lash or brow services, check out Luxe Esthetics. https://luxeestheticsllc.glossgenius.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJf-ttleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuV6fZRWno83ze5YINCxrVcqZVncRGW85x7gezHZROdiifuAGOBvOTqorOjk_aem_9Jww8zaY3mC57B4Lk7fJgg 

If you would love to start exercising in a welcoming environment, while also supporting a new small business, check out Sweat Rx https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572603568170&sk=reels_tab 

Lash but not least, if you enjoyed listening to Lexi, check out her podcast, Lash and Yap. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lash-and-yap/id1800329431

We talk with Heidi, who created Cinnamon's Closet to support pet food pantries, rescuers, and the animal community. She discusses her time as a volunteer dog walker, her rescue animals, and ways to become a better pet owner with education. Learn about the backstory of Cinnamon, our love for pets, animals and more!

Be sure to donate what you can to local animal donations centers!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573920956808

This week, we interview Evan, owner of Yost Outdoor Services. We get into conversations about trade school compared to college, activities in the winter for outdoor service employees to stay in shape, the services he provides, and how each landscape and environment are different and how to handle them.

Please Like, Subscribe and share!

Facebook Profile page

https://www.facebook.com/people/Yost-Outdoor-Services/100092245266195/

Yost Outdoor Services #

1 814-659-6932

This week, we interviewed Brad from Lemonhead Graphics. We dicuss his start to becoming a business owner, overcoming family loss, his design process & some of his favorite designs. He loves puppies, F1, & his wife, who is his rock. Check out his page & some other buinsesses he recommends down below.

As always, Like, Comment, Share and Subcribe. 

Lemonhead Graphics Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/p/Lemonhead-Graphics-100063648784806/

Lemonhead Graphics Website

https://lemonheadgraphics.wordpress.com/

KB Blacktop Website

https://www.kbblacktop.com/

KB Blacktop Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/kbblacktop/

Galla Ink Tattoos Aka Get ‘ER Done Tattoos 

https://www.facebook.com/tattedbyjimbo/

We interview one the best realtors in Johnstown, Brooks Lohr, who helped us find our house! We discuss being a realtor in Johnstown, Brooks beginnings as a realtor & what to look for as a first time home buyer. Like, Share, & Comment any experiences you have had as a realtor and or a homebuyer. 

Brooks Re/Max page

https://www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/brooks-lohr-johnstown-pa/101971286

Brooks Lohr Realtor Facebook Page. 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooksLohrRealtor/

Brooks Lohr Website 

https://www.brookslohr.com/

We speak with Lexi, owner of the upcoming indoor cycling studio, Sweat RX. She discusses her pharmaceautical background & how that lead her to spin & becoming a cycling instructor. With the support of her partner, friends & family, the jump to start her own business was an exciting & necessary step. Since Lexi’s day job is being a pharmacist, she also stresses the importance of mental & physical health, & how spin classes help with both. She has big plans for not just the business, but also her future in philanthropy.

Donald Construction

https://www.facebook.com/people/Donald-Construction-Co/100086288157588/

Sweat RX Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572603568170

Luxe Esthetics Website

https://luxeestheticsllc.glossgenius.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxgDtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaaRffnxH2k_PBvebuhEg9Uc64Q6BHDcHpyU-M-Kf3GMpzSKaq1OuGy3jA_aem_NHCfk_WDm2VvXCGd1Mf8lA

Luxe Esthetics Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090769753946

Jenny & Nick interview Leah, indigenous psychic medium & coordinator for the WPA Cryptid & Supernatural Expo & this year’s new event, Hexenfest. Leah discusses her ability to communicate & see spirits whether they are good or bad. She talks about her first time seeing a spirit, her favorite cryptids, her family history & how to protect yourself. We also talk about the possibility of a Johnstown curse due to its history (discussed in our very 1st episode!)

Check out her story & services she offers https://www.blackraven6.com/ 

Be a vendor or learn more about Hexenfest, on Halloween 2025 at Bottleworks https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19w1st18PQ/

Nick interviews Rick, his former college professor, about his years of teaching, community college vs university, AI in schools, books & authors and his hatred for country music. They also discuss how Johnstown is moving past its flood, and Rick’s favorite local activities.

If you want a great & affordable education, check out one of Rick’s classes at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. 

https://www.pennhighlands.edu/about/our-faculty/

We sat down with Gabby of Bewitching Beauty Spa, and Bryanna of Trippy Hippy Healing, to discuss their Soulful Serenity event, where they combine their services once a month. We talk about how they met, the importance of healing & taking care of yourself and how they balance working while also owning a business. Soon they will be adding another member for a 3-for-1 spa service!

https://www.instagram.com/bewitchingbeautyspa/

https://www.instagram.com/trippyhippyhealing/

Nick & Jenny interview Rising Fear's director & actor, Tom Getty. They discuss the filmmaking process, music composition & finding inspiration from your environment. With friends & a vision, you can make a decent zero-budget movie!

Check out Rising Fear, Emulation & his books https://www.tomgetty.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Getty/author/B01MTCS5RK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

In this episode, Jenny & Nick interview Josh Byers from the Tribune Democrat. We cover topics such as becoming a reporter in Johnstown, his story on Steve Ditko, our shared enjoyment of cooking, food, and sports/sporting events. Josh also encourages taking care of local hiking trails and sees their potential for becoming one of Johnstown’s, and even America’s, most famous attractions. 

Jbyers@tribdem.com

814-525-6280 work phone number

https://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/

For outdoor rec & hiking trails :

https://www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com/ 

https://www.lshikingtrails.com/hiking

We speak with Tyler, program director for Court Appointed Special Advocates, better known as CASA, through Beginnings, Inc. Tyler is also on the Board at Stackhouse park, where he shoots photography in his free time. We talk about parking downtown, the business environment downtown and Tyler's thoughts on our 'Sleepy Mountain Town.'

If you're interested in volunteering at CASA, click the link https://www.beginningsinc.org/programs-and-services/casa/

Chad continues to talk with Nick about his vision for Johnstown and the Mill Rats. They talk about the experience of baseball games and the future plans for the team and stadium. Chad talks business & gives advice to those interested in entrepreneurship, specifically in Johnstown. He also talks Johnstown Paper Company, and his plans for a scripted TV series.

If you want tickets, or are interested in becoming a host family, check out https://millrats.com/  

If you buy toilet paper and are tired of seeing run-down buildings, check out https://johnstownpapercompany.com/  

Chad is the owner of Johnstown Paper Company, Coal Tubin & part owner of the Johnstown Millrats. Chad is very passionate about the future of Johnstown and its potential, especially for outsiders to come visit. He talks about his future plans for attractions and even a TV show!

Johnstown Paper Company sells toilet paper, paper towels and other paper products. That money is then used to tear down blighted buildings in the area to eliminate waste and grow green space. https://johnstownpapercompany.com/

Coal Tubin provides adventure-seekers the opportunity to float down the Stonycreek in an inner tube. They also offer white water rafting and other outdoor activities! https://www.coaltubin.com/

Stay tuned for part 2 to hear about Johnstown's local baseball team, the Millrats! https://millrats.com/

Jenny and Nick talk with his sister, Jax, about Christmas in different cities across the USA (and Australia). We talk Christmas movies, traditions & hot takes!

We wish you and your family a happy holiday and new year!

Jenny interviews fellow podcaster Michael Cook. They discuss his busy and active lifestyle, cats not kids, and his views on pet ownership in Johnstown.

Outside of work he is :

President of the Benscreek Canoe Club

Board member of the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy

Chair of the Cambria Regional Chamber's Rec Committee

Project Coordinator for Inclined Plane trails project

trails for South fork historical society

Click below to check out his podcast

https://www.crchamber.com/adventure/

Checkout his lives for trail digging on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheInclinedPlaneTrails/

If you are interested in the Canoe club click below for more information

https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/