What's Good with John & Joyce: EP 14 - We've All Been There!

Shortly after John graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, he landed his first job in radio. The Program Director gave him some of the best advice he has ever received. He said, “the Broadcasting business is very fickle, you can be here today and gone tomorrow; so you should have a Plan B.” John listened and the next day he dipped into his savings and bought his first sound system. Within two weeks, he was DJing his first party. That was over 25 years ago!

Joyce holds a Doctorate in Metaphysical Philosophy from the American Institute of Holistic Theology and certification as a Hypnotherapist from The National Guild of Hypnotists in NH. She founded “The Wellness Center” in Connecticut, where she dedicated many years to assisting individuals with anxiety disorders and panic attacks, equipping countless others with effective coping mechanisms for everyday stressors.

David started his video career in the early 1990s working on video crews as an independent contractor for such companies as Martha Stewart Living, IBM and Xerox. After graduating Southern Connecticut State University with the degree in Corporate Communications, David continued his video production career and accepted a position at WFSB in Hartford, CT. Within a few years the news and production studios became his charge and David designed, installed and maintained the televisions sets for the various programs at the station. At the end of 2013 David founded DirectLine Media, a video production company that specializes in creating memorable and compelling video content for businesses.

Stefania's acting journey began as early as the fourth grade, where she took on the role of Scarlett O'Hara in a stage production of Gone With the Wind. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for the arts. With a background in musical theater fueled by her love of music and singing, Stefania stepped into larger roles, such as Fraulein Kost in Cabaret during her sophomore year at the University of New Haven. This performance earned her a nomination for the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Award at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival—an honor she would receive again in her junior year.