06/12/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Local Oriskany Author Celebrates Success, Publishing, and International Friendship Through New Book and Podcast Legacy
ORISKANY, NY — Longtime Oriskany resident, author, podcaster, minister, and digital creator Rob Thrasher is once again shining a spotlight on success stories—this time through both a newly published book and the legacy of a podcast that spent years exploring what makes people successful.
Thrasher is the co-author of "The Power of 10: Habits That Make You a New You," written with international collaborator Camela Dijoris of Cebu, Philippines. Published through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), the book examines practical habits, mindset shifts, and daily actions that can help people create positive change in their lives.
The project builds on themes that Thrasher explored for years as host of the popular "Spotlight on Success" podcast. Through hundreds of interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, authors, and community influencers, the show examined the habits, attitudes, and decisions that helped ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.
One unique aspect of the program was its strong representation of female leaders and entrepreneurs. Many of the podcast's most memorable episodes featured women who overcame challenges, built successful businesses, and inspired others through leadership, resilience, and determination.
"Success leaves clues," said Thrasher. "After interviewing so many accomplished people, you begin to notice patterns. Whether they were from New York, California, Cebu, or anywhere else in the world, successful people often share the same core habits—persistence, curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to help others."
Beyond podcasting and publishing, Thrasher is also known for his growing presence as a Top 1% YouTube Creator. His channel has attracted millions of views from audiences across the United States, the Philippines, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and many other countries. Through storytelling, education, humor, and cultural exchange, he continues to connect people from diverse backgrounds.
Thrasher is also the author of "YouTube: Promises Broken," a book exploring the realities, opportunities, and challenges faced by modern content creators in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Together, the books and podcast share a common mission: helping people discover their potential while building bridges between cultures.
"The United States and the Philippines have a long history of friendship," said Thrasher. "Camela and I hope our work encourages people to learn from one another, celebrate our differences, and recognize that success principles are universal. Whether you're an entrepreneur in New York, a student in Cebu, or a creator anywhere in the world, the fundamentals of success remain remarkably similar."
Friends and followers often describe Thrasher and Dijoris as informal ambassadors of goodwill—using technology, media, books, podcasts, and conversation to bring people together across oceans and time zones.
The continuing message behind "Spotlight on Success" and "The Power of 10" is simple:
SUCCESS IS NOT RESERVED FOR A SELECT FEW. IT IS BUILT ONE HABIT, ONE DECISION, AND ONE POSITIVE ACTION AT A TIME.
Media outlets in New York and the Philippines interested in interviews, podcast history, international collaboration, success research, cultural exchange initiatives, entrepreneurship, YouTube growth, or publishing are encouraged to contact Rob Thrasher directly.
For more information about Rob Thrasher, his books, podcasts, videos, quotes, and media projects, visit:
• TinyURL.com/RobThrasher
• https://sites.google.com/site/robthrasher/
• https://youtube.com/
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Media Contact:
Rob Thrasher
Published Author, Reverend, Podcaster & Top 1% YouTube Creator
Oriskany, New York
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