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Entrepreneurs: A Star-Studded Journey from NYPD to Hollywood with Joe Cirillo + Others (Full Episode)

Feb 24, 2025

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Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview actor, writer and producer Joe Cirillo, Yvan Morel Tchapda Yomba and Michael Loureiro from Street Ready and Antonia Tomao from Antonia’s Promise.

From the NYPD beat to Hollywood’s big screen, Joe Cirillo shares his incredible journey from policing the streets of New York to acting in The Godfather and Ghostbusters Hear how a chance encounter led him to Hollywood, his time guarding A-list stars, and his ventures into writing, producing, and even launching a unique cooking show. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories and valuable lessons on seizing opportunities, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and entertainment fans alike! Read more at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0162748/

Yvan Morel Tchapda Yomba and Michael Loureiro are the co-founders of Street Ready, an education company that empowers schools and businesses to handle emergencies like pros. Through interactive seminars in first aid, de-escalation, and self-defense, everyday people turn into confident first responders. The expert-led communication and emergency response courses turn people into capable first responders in just 2 hours! Read more at: https://www.streetreadynj.com/

Antonia Tomao is the founder of Antonia’s Promise which offers a product line with a symbol of “brokenness” - a reminder that prayer and our trust in God will help us heal. The figure featured on these crosses, broken and bent in prayer, represents all of us and the challenges we face.” Her brand was established to remind people that they are not alone in your suffering because God is with them. Read more at: https://antoniaspromise.com/

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