cultivate with Alex Canavan
cultivate with Alex Canavan
cultivate
with Alex Canavan
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the show where trailblazers join Alex Canavan, founder of the cny women’s network, to share insights on life, leadership, and business.
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episode 123: Betting on Yourself ft. Laura Capparelli
This week on Cultivate CNY, Alex Canavan is joined by Laura Capparelli, the woman behind Pausa Coffee in Downtown Syracuse.
Pausa Coffee, located on East Water Street in Syracuse, NY, is inspired by European café culture and the art of slow living. By day, you’ll find beautifully crafted espresso drinks, seasonal lattes, and fresh pastries. By night, the space shifts into an intimate lounge with curated wines, craft cocktails, and small plates.
In the episode, Laura shares how a health crisis forced her to slow down and rethink her life, how a trip to Europe and a shift in perspective eventually led to the vision for Pausa, what it’s like juggling a full-time job and running a business, her vision for pausa, and more.
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CANNON ADVISORY GROUP and central new york community foundation.
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Cultivate is produced in Syracuse, New York, and features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and changemakers shaping the future of business, leadership, and community.
While our audience is rooted in Central New York, the show is intentionally expanding its voice — featuring leaders and builders from across the country to bring broader perspectives, deeper insight, and relevant conversations to our local community. Cultivate serves driven professionals, leaders, founders, local business owners, and rising executives — who turn to the show for inspiration, actionable insights, and meaningful connection.
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