CEO's You Should Know - Pittsburgh

What happens after the diagnosis? For many families, that's when the real journey begins. In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Jonny Hartwell talks with Stephanie Ciranni, Executive Director of Cancer Bridges, about the organization's mission to provide free emotional, social, educational, and wellness support for individuals and families impacted by cancer. Under Stephanie's leadership, Cancer Bridges continues to expand programs that help people navigate every stage of the cancer journey—from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and grief support.Based in Pittsburgh's Strip District, the nonprofit serves adults, children, caregivers, and loved ones, ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Stephanie shares the power of connection, the growing need for supportive care, and how Cancer Bridges is helping thousands of families find hope, healing, and community.https://cancerbridges.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Anderson is the co-founder of Sedgwick Land and Limb, a Pittsburgh-area company specializing in sustainable landcare, organic lawn care, landscaping, masonry, and outdoor living spaces. Alongside co-founder Ben Sedgwick, Beth has helped build a reputation for combining environmental stewardship with exceptional craftsmanship and customer service.Her passion for sustainable practices has guided the company’s approach to landscape design, site development, and eco-friendly property management throughout Western Pennsylvania. Under her leadership, Sedgwick Land and Limb continues to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces while promoting responsible land management and long-term environmental health. Beth is committed to helping clients connect with and enjoy the natural beauty of their properties.https://www.sedgwicklandandlimb.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on CEO You Should Know, we spotlight Zerorez Pittsburgh leader Rachael Kulka Rudski — a passionate businesswoman focused on building a company centered around service, innovation, and trust. From redefining what clean really means to creating a customer-first culture, Rachael shares how Zerorez has grown into one of the region’s most recognized names in carpet and surface cleaning.In this conversation, Rachael talks about leadership, entrepreneurship, balancing family and business, and why relationships matter just as much as results. She also explains how Zerorez’s patented cleaning process is changing the industry by delivering a deeper clean without harsh soaps or residue. It’s a conversation about growth, community, and creating a company people genuinely believe in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a family-run HVAC business started in 1971…to leading one of Pittsburgh’s most recognized heating and cooling companies…this week on CEO You Should Know, we sit down with Jim Conley of Metro Heating & Cooling.Jim grew up around the business. His parents, John and Dolores Conley, built Controlled Climate Systems on a simple philosophy: serve the customer first. Today, Jim continues that same approach while overseeing the growth of Metro Heating & Cooling after acquiring the company in 2015.In this episode, Jim talks about carrying on a family legacy, the challenges of running a 24/7 service business, and why trust, speed, and customer relationships still matter in an industry driven by technology and constant change. From emergency furnace calls in the middle of a Pittsburgh winter to expanding commercial and residential HVAC services across the region, Jim shares what it takes to build a company people rely on when comfort matters most. It’s a conversation about leadership, reputation, hard work… and delivering what Jim calls “Good Old Fashioned Service” in a modern world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of CEO You Should Know, we sit down with Jamie Bordas of Bordas & Bordas — one of the region’s most accomplished trial attorneys and the managing partner behind a law firm that has secured massive verdicts and settlements across multiple states.From multimillion-dollar courtroom battles against corporations like Walmart to high-stakes toxic tort and insurance bad faith cases, Jamie has built a reputation as a relentless advocate who knows when to negotiate… and when to fight.But this conversation goes far beyond the courtroom.Jamie talks about growing up around the family business, leading Bordas & Bordas into Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, and balancing the pressures of managing a major law firm while raising six children and coaching youth football for more than two decades. We also dive into leadership, preparation, client trust, philanthropy, and the mindset required to handle cases where the stakes can change lives forever.It’s a fascinating look at the business of law, the art of persuasion, and the responsibility that comes with fighting for people on the worst days of their lives.https://www.bordaslaw.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.