Frederick Advice Givers | Interview Frederick's Brightest Minds | Eric Verdi

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: On this episode we sit down with Gillian Berluti from Firestone’s Market on Market, a specialty food and gift shop with a wide range of local and international products. From fine wines to artisan cheeses, the Market has curated stock for every food aficionado. Opening in 2006, and right next door to...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: On this episode we sit down with Hope from Undone, the mastermind behind the booch, Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Undone Kombucha has wowed the hearts of many. Kombucha seems to be more than a fermented beverage, it’s a lifestyle that brings together growth and community. Hope had a vision in 2015, and...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: On this episode we have Lucinda Leaman and Avonell Watson of the Potter’s Guild. The Potters Guild provides education, a space for artists to sell and create their work, and for the lovers of clay to come together. Located on 14 S. Market Street, next to the infamous restaurant Wags. The Potters...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Local Fredericktonian, Camden Raynor now serves on the Board of Education for Frederick County. As a college student, going to University of Maryland College Park, this is a huge opportunity. Camden has been in the FCPS school system almost the entirety of his 20 years of age, and being able to be...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Nestled in Downtown Frederick on 29 North Market Street, you will find Hunting Creek Outfitters, the premier fly shop and outfitters of Frederick County. Murray Friedman, owner of Hunting Creek, says that retail has always been in his blood, his father owned a discount store in Ohio, so he grew up with...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Pedego Electric Bikes has exploded in the nation, and Mimi and Caitlin run the Frederick store, which has been open for over 2 months. Both Mimi and Caitlin had a tie to Frederick, Mimi working in Frederick for a number of years, and Caitlin getting her degree from Hood College. Mimi came...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Just outside of Frederick, located in Middletown sits Advanced  Services HVAC. Advanced Services HVAC is unlike any HVAC company out there due to its unique in-house fabrication as well as specializing in Geo-thermal. Kenny runs the day-to-day operations of Advanced Services, and has been working for this company for over 10 years!...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Brandon Bane is a connoisseur of new and vintage street wear. Located on 125 South Carroll Street, Peak Sneaks can appease even the pickiest of sneaker-heads. Selling new and vintage sneakers, jerseys and other apparels, one can even sell and trade to upgrade their wardrobe. Selling brands such as Bathing Ape and...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: You can’t start a business without a few sparks and with Chris Sparks and Surelocked In, that’s never been more clear. Located on 5 market street in Downtown Frederick, an escape room with puzzling challenges awaits you. Chris went to Carnegie Melon, and credits the university for showing him to follow his...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: On the corner of  South Market Street you’ll find South Market Sandwiches, home of decadent creations Fredericktonias have come to love and crave. From soup to amazing sandwiches, there’s something for everyone to try. Today on Frederick Advice Givers we interview Greg Seymour. Having a vast background in the food and restaurant...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Christine Van Bloom grew up outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She stuck to her roots and went to college in Pennsylvania as well. Before moving to Maryland and opening up The Kitchen Studio, Christine moved to New York City and worked in advertisement.  It wasn’t until her husband got a job as a...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dr. Amir Rashidan knew he wanted to be a doctor since he was 9 years old. He decided after an eye opening experience with his fathers paralysis , to become a surgeon and work as a chiropractor. He graduated from George Washington and University and the National University of Health Sciences. He...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dr. Shell went to Hood College and became a Vet Tech for the Army. She worked with military dogs and draft horses during this time, as well as doing Goodwill missions for animals in other countries. Dr. Shell decided to build her Compassion Veterinary Center in Frederick due to the small town...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dave De Leon, local Fredericktonian, family man, and business owner joins us for this weeks episode. Dave graduated from TJ High and started painting with his father. Dave had always been interested in the ins and outs of painting, from the materials to the technical side, Dave had a passion for it....

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Hugh Gordon jokes that his career has three lives. From graduating college, going to law school and working in mortgage, Gordon found himself finding his passions in Interfaith Housing Alliance. As a third-generation Fredericktonian, its only fitting Hugh is extremely involved in his community and gives back. Listen to the rest of...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Local Frederick artist Yemi has his artwork displayed throughout the city. Being a young artist from Nigeria, he moved to the United States (New York) to expand his talent and his artistic journey. He fell in love with America and decided to stay. Starting young, his parents encouraged him to pursue art...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Winning The Best of Frederick for Financial Advising, Scott McCaskill with McCaskill Financial is the expert when it comes to building your financial independence. Starting in 2011 and being an independent firm, McCaskill Financial is completely interested in what is beneficial to the client, there is no bias here. Located at 220...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Garrett never thought his journey would take him to brewing beer. From living in Vermont and working as a school counselor to teaching Spanish, Garrett and his self-proclaimed “drinking buddies”, Scott and Marcus, decided to take their love of beer to a new height- opening up a brewery.  In an old restaurant...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Brian Hissong gives us the 411 or should we say 104 on B Street, a pub-style restaurant offering classic American foods. Brian, Co-Owner of Greencastle, Pennsylvania’s delicacy, dishes about the history of the building and his American dream of entering the food business. Starting off as a hotel, Brian remodeled the building...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Frederick’s go-to knitting destination, The Knot House joins us on our podcast! The dynamic duo, Cathy Baucom (the Implementer) and her daughter,  Heather (the Visionary) are the team that made this business possible. The Knot House provides luxury yarns for knitting and crocheting, specializing in a variety of hand-dyed yarns and having...