BedRez with James Monahan

BedRez with James Monahan

From Wilkes-Barre Connect by wilkesbarreconnect

August 4, 2025 · 37 min · Episode 38

About this episode

James Monahan shares his journey from addiction to creating BedRez, a platform for finding treatment beds.

Join host Dan Kimbrough for an inspiring conversation James Monahan, founder of BedRez and our next participant in the Luzerne County TechCelerator program, as he shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and entrepreneurship. Hear how James’s personal struggles navigating the rehab system led him to create BedRez, a groundbreaking platform designed to help individuals and families quickly find available treatment beds. Learn about the pivotal role of mentorship, the TechCelerator program, and community support in turning an idea into a mission-driven business. Whether you’re interested in recovery, innovation, or making a difference in your community, this episode offers hope, insight, and practical inspiration. Learn more about BedRez at - https://bedrez.wordpress.com/ The Luzerne County TechCelerator program is operated by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CAN DO, Inc., Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA, tecBRIDGE, Wilkes University Small Business Development Center - Wilkes SBDC, and Penn State Great Valley LaunchBox, and funded by Microsoft.

People in this episode

Guest: James Monahan

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • entrepreneurship
  • mentorship
  • community support

Keywords

  • BedRez
  • Luzerne County TechCelerator
  • Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • CAN DO, Inc.
  • Ben Franklin Technology Partners
  • tecBRIDGE
  • Wilkes University Small Business Development Center
  • Penn State Great Valley LaunchBox
  • Microsoft

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BedRez

Places: Luzerne County

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